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Personalised T-shirt: practical guide and workshop tips

· by Guillaume

Workshop with printing equipment and shirts ready

Want a personalised T-shirt for a team, event or gift? This guide explains how to pick the right technique, prepare your file and avoid common mistakes — with practical advice from our Evere workshop.

Which T‑shirt and which technique?

The choice depends on the desired look, the quantity and the fabric. We print from 1 piece on a wide range of textiles; some models have a minimum indicated on their product page.

Operator adjusting a DTF press for a T-shirt
Precise press settings before printing · AI-generated illustration

Common techniques

Order process

  1. 1Send your fileWe check and prepare your logo for print.
  2. 2Quick quoteFree quote within 24 hours on weekdays.
  3. 3ProductionStandard or express production options.
  4. 4Pickup or deliveryCollect in Evere or delivery BE/FR/LU.

Quick comparison table

Technique Finish Best for
DTF Vibrant colours, photo From 1 piece, express
Screen printing Flat colours, durable Large batches
Embroidery Textured, premium Often from 1 piece
DTF in 4 steps
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  1. Film printing The printer lays down the colours and then a layer of white on a transparent film.
  2. Adhesive powder A heat-reactive powder is sprinkled onto the still-wet ink.
  3. Curing The film passes through an oven: the powder melts and forms the adhesive layer.
  4. Heat press The transfer is hot-pressed onto the garment, then the film is removed.

Preparing your file

File preparation often makes the difference. We frequently see characters or lines thinner than 1 mm — they disappear in print or cut.

“I set the correct printing temperature depending on the chosen printing method for the T-shirt”
Guillaume's advice

Practical tips:

  • Convert text to outlines/vectors.
  • Use separate color layers for screen printing.
  • Check line widths (≥1 mm recommended for fine details).
  • Send high-resolution files in CMYK if possible.

 

In pictures: DTF printing

“Example of marking”: demonstration photo supplied by the product manufacturer, with a fictitious logo.

All about the technique: DTF printing

Temperature and pressing — crucial step

Temperature and press time vary by technique and fabric. At our workshop we always check and set the right temperature before any important print.

“Most prints are done at 150° but some must be printed at 180°. (Screen-print transfer washable at 60°). Other prints withstand washes at 30–40°.”
Guillaume's advice

In practice, for a transfer that must survive 60° washing we increase temperature and control press time. Conversely, DTF often uses lower temperatures and is ideal for quick orders.

Stack of T-shirts organised for express production
Prepared textiles for fast turnaround · AI-generated illustration

Sustainable textiles

We offer organic cotton and recycled polyester. We sometimes advise against recycled polyester for transfers — the result can be suboptimal. Choose the technique suited to the fabric.

Deadlines and rush orders

Standard production is 10 working days. For urgent needs we offer 24 h express on stocked items and fast DTF solutions.

DTF is our go-to for rush jobs: 24–48h possible. We once completed a 24h job: the client ordered before 11am Thursday for delivery Friday midday. We placed an express textile order with our supplier for next-day delivery and printed in-house to apply immediately on receipt.

Key points

  • Line thicknessAvoid lines < 1 mm for readability.
  • TemperatureAdjust pressing temperature per technique.
  • Fabric choiceChoose cotton or recycled polyester per method.

Care advice per technique

  • High‑temperature transfers: washable at 60° if pressed correctly.
  • DTF and flex: wash at 30–40° for longevity.
  • Embroidery: wash inside out and avoid high‑heat tumble drying.
Hand positioning a screen-print transfer on a T-shirt
Transfer ready for pressing · AI-generated illustration

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Ready to order?

If you have a file, contact us via our contact page. To compare techniques and find textiles see Compare techniques and our textile catalogue. For embroidered shirts: Shirt embroidery.

Frequently asked questions

How fast can I get an express order?

With DTF we can do 24–48h depending on stock and ordering before 11am.

Can I order a single shirt?

Yes — we print from 1 piece on a wide range of textiles; some items have a minimum.

What file error do you see most?

Characters or lines under 1 mm thick — they often vanish in print.

Got a project in mind?

Embroidery, DTF, flex (vinyl) printing or screen printing: we’ll advise you and send a free quote within 24 h.

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