5 reasons why a traditional screen printing shop is better for your business than an online service

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Although a quick google search will bring a myriad of results for custom t-shirts, everything is not as it seems when using an online service. Chances are the best option for purchasing employee uniforms, or merchandise for your business, is a traditional screen printing shop, like Shout Out Loud Prints. Here are five reasons why using a print shop is the best option for your business:

Exceptional customer service

When working with an online service it can be exceedingly difficult to get in contact with someone who knows the details of your project. But, when working with a local print shop, all of your questions are answered by a real person with a screen printing background and knowledge of your project. SOL’s employees are accessible and easy to reach by email, so you know your project is in good hands. 

Customizable garment options 

Many online services only offer a few options when it comes to printing on a garment. Customers can feel limited and are forced to edit their designs to fit the constraints of a website, but when working with a screen printing shop like SOL, it is easy to find unique garments and styles. We work with many suppliers to assure your project fits your budget and you can find a garment that suits your taste. 

Consultation on artwork and design proofs 

Typically, with an online service, what you see is what you get. After you upload your artwork, chances are you won’t see your design again until a garment is shipped to your front door. This means if you do not have design expertise, your print could come out in the wrong size, color, or location. At SOL, we can assuage these worries by offering digital proofs, as well as options for art clean-up, if you are worried about the quality of your design. 

Photo Courtesy of Otherworld. Design by Scott Schaaf: IG @scottschaafsketch.

Expertise on technique

Shout Out Loud Prints offers the screen printing know-how to complete your project, just as you envision. With experts on many screen printing techniques and methods, we can guide you to the right option for your project. We can also offer samples, and example prints, so you can get an idea of how your project will look when it's completed. 

Contacts in the industry (able to suit all merchandise needs in one place)

Being in the brand merchandising industry, SOL can offer many recommendations for your business outside of apparel. Many online services only offer custom t-shirts and leave you on your own when it comes to finding suppliers for other types of merchandise. At SOL, we are able to accommodate all of your merchandise needs in one place. By working with our suppliers and partners we can help you explore many merchandise options, and create a package to suit the needs of your business.

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