Adding your designs to sweatshirts looks pretty awesome. There’s something really cool about a long sleeve, cozy sweater with a screen printed design on the front, the sleeves or the back.We at Artik have printed thousands of sweatshirts and hoodies for customers over the last 32 years, and we’re happy to answer any questions you may have. Below, we’ll let you know how to design sweatshirts and place an order. Reach out to us with any questions and browse our custom printed sweatshirt selection.

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How does Artik print custom sweatshirts?

At Artik, we use a process called screen printing to apply your design to customized sweatshirts. Our expert graphic designers prepare your art file, separating each colour in your design onto it’s own film. These films are turned into screens and our experienced screen printing team presses ink through these screens, applying your design to custom print sweatshirts one colour at a time. The printed sweatshirts are put through a heater which seals the ink into the fabric permanently. Your sweatshirts are folded, boxed ready for pickup or delivery to your door!

Screen printed sweatshirts look crisp, feel great and the design stays on the fabric permanently. Our expert screen printing team can give your sweatshirts a more distressed look or apply solid lines. Just talk to a friendly sales representative to get started with your custom screen printed sweatshirt order. 

Who orders custom printed sweatshirt? 

We’ve seen all kinds of customers come into Artik for custom screen printed sweatshirts. Bands and musicians sell custom printed sweatshirts as merchandise at concerts, restaurants order branded sweatshirts to sell to loyal customers or give away as prizes on social media, some businesses even make custom printed sweatshirts a part of their employee uniform.

If you’re running an event at night or during the colder months, selling custom printed sweatshirts are a great way to raise money and dress event staff.

From charities to unions and associations, we’ve seen thousands of customers choose Artik for their custom printed sweatshirts. We see a lot of repeat customers and word-of-mouth customers as we believe doing good work is the best way to advertise. 

How can I save money on my customized printed sweatshirt order?

If you’re ordering custom printed sweatshirts on a budget, you can choose brands like Gildan who sell their sweaters at a lower price without sacrificing quality.

Our best tip for saving money on custom printed sweatshirts is to limit the colours in your design. Fewer colours will mean a lower cost and we find the simple look of a two colour screen printed sweatshirt still looks great.

What type of sweatshirts are available for custom printing?

We sell sweatshirts in different styles and from different suppliers. Check out our custom printed sweatshirt page to browse our selection.

Custom printed crewneck sweatshirts are a simple classic that comes in a variety of colours and sizes. Custom printed hoodies are a more fashion forward choice that look awesome, and printed zippered hoodies have taken off in recent years.

We also custom print youth hoodies which are great for kids and teenagers. We see a lot of camps and school ordering custom printed youth hoodies!

Browse our whole selection, including sweatpants on our custom sweatshirt page.

How can I design custom sweatshirts online? 

Use the online design tool on the Artik website – you can add free clipart, text and files from your computer, all online! Just choose the sweatshirt you want to customize and press Design Online to use the tool! Once you’ve designed your custom printed sweatshirt online, send us the file and we’ll screen print it or give you a price quote! 

Where should I go for custom printed sweatshirts in Canada? 

Artik is one of Canada’s best sweatshirt screen printing shops. With over 30 years of real experience, the Artik team have perfected the art of custom printing sweatshirts. Our sales representatives are fast and friendly, always happy to take your call or answer your questions by email. Come to Artik for your custom printed sweatshirts today!