Sample prices for supplies:
We've compiled a list of prices for
supplies at leading wholesale suppliers. The prices do vary and we will
supply you with a list of these suppliers when you order.
Plastisol Inks
Inks will be a very small operating expense.
The cost per shirt on inks is about one to five cents. There are many
different types of inks in the marketplace. Here are sample prices for
multi-purpose textile inks.
|
Quart |
Gallon |
| Black |
$10.20 |
$28.80 |
| White |
$11.00 |
$32.00 |
| Orange |
$14.20 |
$44.80 |
| Royal
Blue |
$12.20 |
$36.80 |
Screens
Screens can be purchased with either a wooden or
aluminum frame. Wooden frames are cheaper but some wooden screens warp and
make it nearly impossible to restretch them and obtain good registration.
Aluminum screens are more expensive. But aluminum screens won't warp and
can be restretched and reclaimed hundreds of times.
Screens also come in different mesh counts.
Different mesh counts are used depending on what type of ink you are using, what
type of image you are printing, or what type of garment you are printing on.
It sounds complicated, but we will provide with information on what type of mesh
to use for different jobs. A mesh count of 110-195 will be fine for most
orders.
Wooden screen prices:
|
Frame
(outside dimensions)
|
|
83
|
110
|
137
|
156
|
195
|
|
18 x 20
|
6.55
|
14.37
|
14.37
|
15.18
|
15.98
|
15.98
|
|
21 x 21
|
7.13
|
15.52
|
15.52
|
16.52
|
17.50
|
17.50
|
|
20 x 24
|
7.42
|
16.12
|
16.12
|
17.23
|
18.29
|
18.29
|
|
21 x 27
|
8.58
|
18.99
|
18.99
|
20.25
|
21.47
|
21.47
|
|
23 x 31
|
9.53
|
21.01
|
21.01
|
22.60
|
24.15
|
24.15
|
Squeegees
The squeegee is the device that pushes the ink
through the screen onto your garment. Squeegees come in different lengths
and blade types. Most handles are made of wooden handles.
Blades are usually plastic or rubber. Squeegees can be purchased from most
screen printing wholesalers. Squeegees are usually priced by the inch.
Pricing:
Squeegee with wooden handle:
$.80 - $1.00 per inch
12" Squeegee - $9.60 - $12.00
T-shirts
Shirts come in many different colors and
different compositions. Most screen printers use 100% Cotton or 50/50
t-shirts. There are many different brands of t-shirts. Opinions
differ on which brand is best. The type of t-shirt you purchase will
depend on who is ordering. Some orders will call for heavy shirts.
Other orders will call for the cheapest shirt you can find. It is
important that you know what your customer wants and needs.
There are numerous garment wholesalers and
suppliers. Here are prices from one of them:
White Hanes 5.5oz. 100% Heavyweight
$2.02/Piece Price
$1.67/Dozen Price
$1.33/Case Price (72 shirts per case)
Black Hanes 5.5oz. 100% Heavyweight
$3.41/Piece Price
$2.82/Dozen Price
$2.33/Case Price (72 shirts per case)
White Jerzees Heavyweight Blend 5.6oz. 50/50
T-shirt
$2.10/Piece Price
$1.74/Dozen Price
$1.28/Case Price (72 shirts per case)
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