Print Vendors List
- Local Bay Area Print Vendors (Union)
- Local Bay Area Print Vendors (ethical labor practices)
- Eco-Friendly Print Vendors - Packaging
- Other Print Vendors
Possible Questions for Your Print Vendor
For print services:
- Can you provide a quote estimate for my project?
- What are your artwork requirements for my project?
Possible requirements you might inquire about:- Dimensions?
- File type?
- Resolution?
- Do you have a template we should work off of for bleeds, crops, trim, and safe areas?
- What paper stock would you recommend for my project?
- What is the expected turnaround time for this quote?
- Do you deliver? If so, how is this cost calculated?
- Do you have any additional costs we should be aware of?
- Can you provide a hardcopy proof (sample print) of my project prior to printing? Is that an additional charge?
- Are you a union shop? And/or can you tell us more about your labor practices?
- Do you have any recommendations for more environmentally friendly materials to use for my project?
For screen printing on apparel:
- Can you provide quote estimates for the following services?
- # of units: ___
(broken down by size if you know) - # of print colors: ___
(broken down by side of garment being printed on) - Type and color of apparel: ___
(ask for recommendations if you don’t have a wholesale brand selected or need help matching colors)
- # of units: ___
- What garment options would you recommend for [garment type]s that meet these requirements: _____?
Possible requirements you might inquire about:- Comfortable
- CPSIA safety compliant
- WRAP certified
- Made in USA
- Eco-friendly
(You’ll want to define what parameters you look for in terms of sustainability practices.)
- Are you a union shop? And/or can you tell us more about your labor practices?
- What kind of printing services do you offer for apparel?
- Do you have a setup fee or any additional costs we should be aware of?
- What are your print requirements and print-area dimensions?
- What is the expected turnaround time for this quote?
- Do you deliver? If so, how is this cost calculated?
- Do you use phthalate-free inks?
Check out the full bombilla Printer Guide here!