To order custom sweatshirts without improvising at quotation stage, follow a clear sequence: define the use, choose the garment, set quantities and sizes, prepare the artwork and only then configure the decoration.
This page covers the process. Choose a product in the custom sweatshirt catalogue; compare methods in the guide to sweatshirt printing.
1. Define the use, quantity and wearer
A team sweatshirt, a work uniform and a merchandise item do not necessarily need the same garment. Clarify who will wear it, in what setting and which combinations of size and colour are required.
2. Choose the garment before the method
Compare fit, hood or crew neck, zip, pockets, composition and fabric weight. These features affect comfort as well as the area available for customisation.
Do not choose from the photograph alone. A centre zip or kangaroo pocket, for example, changes the usable space on the front.
3. Match the artwork to the method
Burger Print uses DTF, screen printing and embroidery. Colour count, detail, quantity and the type of mark help narrow down the choice. For thread, read the guide to embroidered sweatshirts.
4. Prepare the file and instructions
The file must remain legible at the required size. Use vector artwork where possible; for raster images, start with a sharp source and remove unwanted backgrounds. State position, dimensions and variants rather than relying on the file name.
Check wording, numbers and spelling before upload. If names vary, include an organised table that matches each variant to the garment and size.
5. Configure the actual quotation
Enter the garment, quantities by size and colour, customisation areas and available method. Two quotations can only be compared when they represent the same project.
6. Review the proof before production
After ordering and uploading the files, check position, proportions, indicative colours, wording and the assignment of each variant. The proof does not replace a content check: spelling, names and numbers still need careful approval.
Common mistakes to avoid
- not checking the fit and size guide;
- sending a small or pixelated file for a large design;
- ignoring seams, zips, pockets or the hood when choosing a position;
- failing to label name, number or colour variants clearly;
- approving the proof without rechecking wording and proportions.
Once this information is ready, start in the sweatshirt catalogue and build the quotation around the real project.
