Expert Guidance
We recommend the best decoration method to match your artwork, apparel, budget, and timeline.
From company uniforms and school spirit wear to promotional campaigns, retail merchandise, and corporate branding, SBI Tees provides professional decorating solutions for organizations of every size. We'll help you choose the best decoration method based on your artwork, garment selection, quantity, budget, and turnaround requirements.
We recommend the best decoration method to match your artwork, apparel, budget, and timeline.
From rush orders to large runs, we keep your project moving while maintaining exceptional quality.
Every order is carefully reviewed and inspected to ensure consistent, professional results.
Whether you need custom apparel or branded merchandise, we'll help you find the perfect fit for your job.
Best For: Schools, businesses, events, retail apparel, and medium-to-large production runs.
The industry standard for custom apparel, screen printing delivers vibrant colors, exceptional durability, and the lowest cost on larger production runs.
Best For: Small orders, online stores, photographs, and highly detailed graphics.
DTG printing produces full-color prints using water-based inks and is ideal for cotton-rich garments and short production runs.
Best For: Names, numbers, sponsor logos, and high-color artwork.
DTF heat transfers apply vibrant printed graphics to nearly any garment while providing outstanding color reproduction and quick turnaround.
Best For: Corporate apparel, polos, hats, jackets, uniforms, and premium branding.
Embroidery provides a polished, professional appearance with durable stitched logos that stand the test of time.
Best For: Team uniforms, fishing shirts, performance apparel, and all-over graphics.
Dye sublimation permanently infuses color into polyester fabrics, creating vibrant graphics that won't crack, peel, or fade.
Best For: Trade shows, employee gifts, customer appreciation, and marketing campaigns.
From drinkware and bags to pens, banners, stickers, koozies, and thousands of other promotional products, we help extend your brand beyond apparel.
Every decoration method has unique advantages depending on your artwork, garment, quantity, budget, and turnaround requirements. Use this guide as a starting point, and we'll recommend the best option for your project.
| Method | Best For | Best Value | Durability | Works Best On | Popular Uses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Printing | Businesses, Schools & Events | 24+ Pieces | ★★★★★ | Cotton & Blends | T-Shirts, Hoodies |
| DTG Printing | Small Orders & Photo Prints | 1–12 Pieces | ★★★★☆ | 70%+ Cotton | Print-on-Demand Apparel |
| DTF Heat Transfers | Names, Numbers & High Color Graphics | 1–50 Pieces | ★★★★☆ | Most Fabrics | Sports, Workwear, Quick Runs |
| Embroidery | Corporate Apparel | 6+ Pieces | ★★★★★ | Most Fabrics | Polos, Hats, Jackets |
| Dye Sublimation | Performance Apparel | 12+ Pieces | ★★★★★ | 100% Polyester | Jerseys, Fishing Shirts |
Here are a few of the questions we hear most often. If you don't see your question, we'd be happy to help.
Minimums depend on the decoration method. Screen printing generally starts around 12 pieces, embroidery around 6 pieces, while DTG and DTF can often be produced with no minimum.
Absolutely. Whether you have production-ready files or just an idea, our design team can prepare artwork that is ready for production.
Most projects are completed within 7–10 business days after artwork approval. Rush production is available for many orders.
Yes. Most orders include multiple garment sizes, and we'll help determine the proper quantity breakdown.
Yes. We proudly partner with promotional product distributors, apparel decorators, print brokers, agencies, and apparel brands.
Yes. We ship custom apparel and promotional products throughout the United States.
Ready to get started? Tell us about your project, and we'll help you choose the right solution and keep everything on track from start to finish.