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Looking for a quote? Interested in a collaboration? See something you like but want it in a different size or style?

We can do all of that.

Just fill out the contact form below and let us know how we can help.

What kinds of items can you print on?

We can print on just about everything except for bodies. Digital printing gives us the ability to print on almost any type of fibrous material - within reason, obviously.

Keep in mind that material matters! Check out our fabric guide section for more resources on how to choose the right material for your order.

Is there a limit on how many colors I can have in my print?

Unlike screen printing, the sky's the limit with us. One of our favorite things about digital printing is that there are no limits on how many colors you can have in your print.

Because we're limitless here at First & Wilkerson, we can print anything from single color prints (if that's your thing) to high resolution photos. Have you been dreaming of getting a bag with your dog's face on it? Yeah, we can do that.

Can I bring my own items?

For printing? No. Unfortunately, bringing in your own item can introduce a lot of unknowns into our process, especially when it comes to materials and any residues that may be invisibly lingering in that material. For embroidery, yes, you can bring your own apparel.

Will the prints wash out over time?

The ink that we use to print your items is baked into the fiber of the cloth so you won't see flaking or disintegration of the print like you may with other processes (such as screen printing).

Keep in mind that all of our inks are water-based, which means they may fade slightly over the garment's lifetime, but the quality of the print will not be compromised.

How should I wash my garments?

Before wearing, your garment should be washed.

When you wash your new DTG item, it should be turned inside out and washed in cold water. Tumble dry on low heat or let air dry. Avoid using high heat to prevent fading or shrinking of the garment, or premature wear of the print.

Can I dry clean my printed apparel?

Because all of our ink is water-based, you should not dry clean your garments. The dry cleaning chemicals can damage the prints and cause fading or elimination of the print altogether.

To treat stains, test stain removers in an inconspicuous spot to make sure it does not affect the print or the color of the garment.

Do I have to bring my own artwork? Or can you make something for me?

Yes, you should have print ready artwork, unless you are a business, we are no longer doing one off custom print designs that do not have artwork created and ready to print. (Sorry, our business model has changed)

You should plan to come in and have your artwork ready for print. That makes the process move quicker and provides the least amount of interruption to our business to business accounts. (Again, we are no longer doing artwork creation for 1-off prints)

Our business model has changed. It is no longer in our model to provide artwork creation services. If you are a business, however, we will continue to service your needs.

What are the file requirements?

Because we have the ability to print up to 1200 DPI, it's incredibly important that you provide high-quality artwork for us.

Acceptable file types are:

Adobe Illustrator (.ai)

Adobe Photoshop (.psd)

Vector (.eps)

Transparent Portable Network Graphic (.png)

We print in CMYK format. Make anything you don't want printed transparent. We can remove backgrounds for an artwork fee. Files must be at least 300 dpi. If done in illustrator make sure text is converted to outlines. We prefer files to be sized at 9 inches wide minimum. However if you are unsure of how to do this let us know.

We will NOT be able to proceed with the order if artwork is of poor quality. So, if you used a potato camera to take that snazzy picture of your dog, please don't expect us to make it magically high-resolution with Photoshop. Unfortunately, even Photoshop has its limits...

Your printed apparel can only be as good as your original artwork – so it’s worth spending the time to prepare your files properly. Want expert help? For businesses offer a design rate of $40/hr if your artwork needs some love. (again, we are no longer doing 1-off custom artwork and prints)

Is there a minimum order requirement?

Aw, heck naw.

Again, unlike screen printing, our entire process is on-demand. That means we can print one or we can print a bazillion. It's up to you!

How long will my order take?

Please ask us when you place your order and we can confirm when you can expect your items to be ready for pickup.

If you need your items quickly, just let us know and we are usually able to expedite the process*

*subject to additional charges

What is your return / exchange policy?

Due to the unique, handmade nature of our garments, all sales are final.

If an item is damaged, please stop by our retail location in Fort Wayne. You can also e-mail or call us to get in touch.

What apparel brands do you work with?

All of them.

We use a variety of styles and brands such as Gildan, Bella & Canvas, American Apparel, Next Level, and Alternative Apparel.

If you're looking for a certain brand or style, just ask! We work with several different suppliers so we'll more than likely be able to get what you're looking for.

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