A successful custom sweatshirt brings together the garment, the artwork and the quantity. Burger Print offers DTF, screen printing and embroidery; the right method depends on the intended result and on what is compatible with the selected style.
This guide explains the technical differences, the factors behind a quotation and the practical constraints to consider. To choose a garment and build the order, use the custom sweatshirt catalogue.
Which method should you choose for a sweatshirt?
DTF suits artwork with many colours or fine detail. Screen printing works well for repeated graphics with clearly defined colours, especially when the quantity justifies screen preparation. Embroidery creates a tactile finish that is particularly suitable for logos, names and compact marks.
No method is best in every case. A photograph, a geometric logo and a teamwear inscription all create different requirements. For thread-based work, see the guide to custom embroidered sweatshirts.
What determines the cost?
A price per sweatshirt is only meaningful when the quotations describe the same configuration.
- garment style, composition and range;
- number of pieces and breakdown by size and colour;
- method, dimensions and number of customisation areas;
- artwork complexity and preparation before production.
A generic unit estimate can therefore be misleading. The configurator gives a useful reference once the real project variables have been entered.
Which limitations should you check?
Seams, zips, pockets and hoods reduce or move the usable customisation areas. The garment construction and fabric can also make one method more suitable than another.
Review the artwork at final size. Small text, thin lines, gradients and tightly spaced details may need to be simplified. Decide in advance whether every sweatshirt carries the same artwork or variants in name, number or colour.
What should you prepare for a reliable quotation?
Collect the quantity, size breakdown, garment colour, position and approximate artwork size. Use a sharp file and, where possible, vector artwork or an image with a transparent background.
The complete process is covered in the guide on preparing and ordering custom sweatshirts. After upload, the proof lets you check position, proportions and content before production.
From research to a real project
Once the method and requirements are clear, open the Burger Print sweatshirt catalogue, choose a garment and enter quantities and customisation options for the actual configuration.
