Looking for screen printing in Auckland? Kiwi Crew provides custom screen printing for businesses, schools, sports clubs, events and organisations that need quality printed clothing in larger quantities.
Screen printing is a well-established garment printing method that applies ink through a prepared screen onto the fabric. Each colour is applied separately, making it particularly suitable for bold graphics, defined artwork and consistent branding across a bulk order.
Based in Silverdale, Auckland, Kiwi Crew supplies custom printed T-shirts and apparel to customers throughout New Zealand.
Whether you're ordering company uniforms, school event shirts, promotional T-shirts or club merchandise, we'll help you assess whether screen printing is the right solution for your project.
Screen printing uses a prepared screen to transfer ink onto a garment. A separate screen is generally required for each print colour, allowing the design to be built up in layers.
This method is popular for repeatable designs and larger garment orders, particularly where the artwork uses a defined number of colours.
With the right garment, artwork and production process, screen printing can provide vibrant prints and a durable finish suitable for regular wear.
Screen printing is often a cost-effective choice when you're producing larger quantities of garments with the same design.
Benefits include:
The final cost and suitability depend on your design, number of colours, garment selection and quantity.
Custom screen-printed T-shirts are popular for:
For larger orders featuring the same design, screen printing can be an excellent way to maintain a consistent look across your group.
Printed workwear helps your brand remain visible wherever your team works.
Kiwi Crew can help you explore screen printing for suitable T-shirts and other compatible apparel for construction, plumbing, electrical, landscaping, maintenance, hospitality and retail businesses.
If you need a small logo on a polo, jacket or cap, embroidery may be more suitable. If your design includes detailed full-colour artwork, DTF printing may be worth considering instead.
We'll recommend an option based on your garments, logo and order requirements.
Screen printing can produce vibrant designs on suitable dark-coloured garments.
Depending on the artwork and fabric colour, a white underbase may be required beneath some colours to improve opacity and brightness. This can add an extra colour and affect setup requirements and pricing.
If your order includes black, navy or other dark garments, tell us your preferred garment colours when requesting a quote.
Both methods can produce quality printed apparel, but they suit different types of jobs.
Often best for larger quantities with bold artwork and a defined colour palette. Setup is required for the design, so it tends to offer better value as quantities increase.
Often best for detailed, full-colour artwork, complex logos and designs containing gradients or many colours.
The most suitable method depends on your design, quantity, garment material and budget.
Explore our DTF printing service if your artwork requires a full-colour transfer.
Screen printing prices are influenced by several factors:
Setup costs generally apply to each colour in the design. Reorders of the same artwork may have different setup requirements, depending on whether existing screens can be reused and any applicable reset fees.
For an accurate quote, send us your design, garment details, quantities and preferred print locations.
Our standard minimum order for screen printing is 20 units. Screen printing is generally most economical for suitable bulk orders, and the best quantity will depend on the design and setup costs.
Production times vary according to the quantity, artwork, garment availability and production schedule. Screen printing may take longer than standard stock-garment DTF printing, so please provide your required delivery date when enquiring.
We'll confirm the expected timeframe before your order proceeds.
For the best results, provide high-quality artwork with clear shapes, defined colours and clean edges.
Vector artwork in AI, EPS or PDF format is preferred. If your design includes gradients, photographic elements, fine details or many colours, we may recommend a different printing method or adjustments to the artwork.
Please provide the intended print size and location so we can assess the design accurately.
Provide your logo or design and let us know what the garments are for.
Include your preferred garment style, colour, quantity and size breakdown.
We'll assess the artwork, number of colours and setup requirements before quoting.
Check the design, placement, colours and order details before production.
Once payment and artwork approval are complete, your order can proceed to production. Delivery can be arranged throughout New Zealand.
Planning a bulk T-shirt order for your business, school, club or event?
Send Kiwi Crew your artwork, garment preferences, quantities, sizes and delivery address. We'll review your project and provide a quote based on the most suitable printing approach.
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