Industry: Technology
Company Promotion: Client Giveaway

Result: BankTEL struck gold with this promotion! By giving out our bar shaped compressed t-shirt that is wrapped in gold foil BankTEL systems conveyed their message that they are "setting the gold standard".

I am working on a project with a client that requires printing a detailed logo on a dark shirt.  In order to get this logo print ready, there are going to be a lot of man hours required.

So, the question arises- what is the best way to prepare and print this logo?

Many are familiar with the term CMYK.  The process of using 4 colors (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Black) and using each in many different levels to form a picture or graphic. 4 Color Process requires the use of "translucent" inks for the purposes of blending. The nature of this process produces a "faded/washed out" appearance because there are no solid colors. Also, the levels tend to shift more towards one of the colors in the spectrum, and often times looks "too green, too dark, or too pink". Straight 4 Color Process CANNOT be done on Dark shirts. 4 Color Process really only looks good on paper or the web.

There is also a process called Index Printing.  Index Printing is the process of manually converting a 4 Color Process art file into solid spot colors. This produces a crisper, more solid look on the shirt. It also gives us more control over the colors within the graphic. Indexing an art file is very time consuming and costly, and often times results in the use of upwards of 13-14 spot colors instead of the 4 used in 4 Color Process.

Lastly, there is simulated process which is the Dark Shirt Version of 4 Color Process. It’s a cross between 4 Color Process and Indexing. Instead of using "translucent" inks as required for straight 4 Color Process, we use "opaque" inks. We use a combination of halftones and solid spots. Simulated Process can be substituted in place of Indexing in the event that Indexing a particular graphic would result in more colors than we can print. Simulated Process can be used on Light or Dark shirts, but works best on Darks.

At Tee Compressed we use the appropriate technique based on the individual artwork.  This gives you, the client, the best screen printed image possible.  Contact us or email over your artwork to discuss a project today!

Industry: Technology
Company Promotion: Trade Show Giveaway

Result: CSI really took the risk out of this promotional tool. By using the insert card as a coupon not only are they drawing in new clients but they have track able ROI. Quite a way to magnify their success!

With a new year, comes a new look for Tee Compressed.  We simplified our site…click on our quote form or call our toll free number from the home page to contact us for pricing.  Peanuts the elephant is standing by!  Just kidding, a knowledgeable customer service rep is standing by to answer all your questions that will help get you started.  

As always we offer 100% cotton t-shirts- color, brand or weight of your choice with quality screen print, compressed into a stock or custom shape.  We have over 500 shapes to choose from.  Just check out our stock shapes gallery tab on the home page to view the options.  The compressed tee shirt comes with a digitally printed insert card that really packs some wow into your promotion.  Open the shirt, wash it, and you have a walking billboard for people to wear.

We’ve also added a few products.  Go to our more promotional items tab to check out the newly offered CaddyPack, Write-On Tee, and Digital Hats.

Hope you like the new site!