G54.com has a full screenprint facility capable of printing up to 10 color designs with 2 flash stations. Our facility has (2) 12 head automatic presses (1) 10 head and (1) 4 head manual press. With our arsenal of presses we are capable of printing up to 70,000 shirts a day.

Our in house facility allows us to monitor and control the screening process from start to finish.

Creating art

Separating film positives

Burning screens

Printing apparel

Finishing services

Delivery

We offer a wide selection of plastisol inks. With over 130 premixed colors we can accurately reproduce your designs and styles.

If an exact color match is needed we can mix any of the pantone formulated colors with our 16 color weight based mixing station.

Add dimension to your design with Puff. This additive causes the plastisol ink to rise up slightly like a marshmallow and can be mixed with any color in the Pantone Matching System. If you do not have a Pantone color guide, we can match your files to the closest available swatch.

Bring back the natural cotton color. Discharge inks remove the dyes used to color cotton t-shirts, thus creating an image on a medium to dark shirt without technically using ink. This creates a very soft, natural feeling image.

Several metallic colors give your design a subtle metallic sheen that catches the right light.

With small flakes of reflective glitter printed on top of any color specified, this highly reflective technique will surely turn some heads.

Printing larger than the norm makes a bold statement. Printing 25 inches from shoulder to shoulder is a process that can gain value in buyers eyes. To go big only costs an additional $3.00 on top of our normal screen printing fee.

With dozens of different shirt companies, cuts, sizes, and styles of shirts, it is important to look closely at all shirts in your order to determine how the imprint will fit on the smallest to the largest shirt. There are 3 different shirt table sizes that we print on.

When combining regular cut adult shirts with youth shirts and or womens cut shirts our policy is to print art work as large as we can to fit on the smallest shirt. We will then print that same art work on all other shirts in the order. The result is a large imprint on the small shirts and a small print on the biggest shirts. For the design to look and sell best, it may be best to write up two separate orders (1) for small and medium shirts and (1) for large, XL and XXL shirts.

Based on a Gildan youth shirt,

all shirts sizes from XS-XL will fit on our youth size print tables. (11 inches X 21inches)

Based on a Gildan toddler shirt,

all shirts sizes from 2T-4T will fit on our youth size print tables. (11 inches X 21inches)

Decorating apparel is an individual and unique process. Being creative with size and placement of designs can make

all the difference in how well a shirt will sell. Refer to the chart below to clearly communicate where you want your imprint to be placed.

Printing quality shirts starts with quality art. Most images consist of 1000’s of different colors while silkscreen tries to simplify an image to just a handful of colors. There are 2 types of art files for printing shirts:

Vector is a digital art format that comprises a series of mathematical equations which create and reproduce sharp crisp lines and colors no matter how large or small an image is reproduced. It is the preferred art file for creating shirts, because what you send to us is exactly what you will get back and it is a simple format for preparing and printing files.

Monitors display images as pixels or a grid of small dots. The more pixels or dots per inch, the more detailed an image. Raster art must be sent at higher resolutions (300 dpi) to avoid the risk of your images appearring to be jagged when enlarged or details disapearring when the art is reduced.

Work with a salesperson before submitting artwork for t-shirts. Email vector based art (if possible) Common vector file extensions (.ai, .pdf, .eps)

When creating art use PMS spot colors. Pantone® is a universal color matching system used all over the world and helps printers to match the exact colors you design with. Most design programs have color swatch toolboxes that allow you to design with Pantone® Colors.

Make sure any font (type) used is outlined. Your computer uses font files so you can type any letter but if you email it we will not be able to see the font you intended.

(jpg, tif, gif) Artwork must be submitted at actual print size with a file resolution of 150-300 dpi (dots per inch).

If the customer does not have the required art necessary to create a clean print, small & low resolution images, or scanned art (from a business card for example), our art department will need to recreate the file in the proper format so we can create a quality screenprint. Our art fee is $1.00 a minute. Time varies depending on the art. Email artwork to a salesperson and we can get an estimate to you on how much time will be required to recreate your artwork.

Here is the basic cost structure for a (1) location screenprint depending on the number of colors and how many pieces are being screened. The price of the specific garment should be added to these prices.

Extra print locations, specialty print applications, basic set up fees, finishing fees, and rush charges can be calculated by your salesperson since every job is unique.

All art whether it was created digitally or by hand, must be simplified and prepared by our artists to be separated.

Life is full of millions of colors; unfortunately silkscreen is limited to a handful. Depending on the type of art, our artists will put each color on its own film positive which will help in the creation of our screens.

Tightly and evenly pulled screen mesh is attached to a strong light metal frame. These screens are then covered with a light sensitive emulsion. This is done in a special room that uses a yellow colored light. The film positives created by the art department are positioned on the frames. The screens are then exposed to a bright light for a certain amount of time. Once exposed properly, this area (that was not blocked by the film positive) hardens, and the area that was not exposed to light will wash out of the screen in the next step.

Once the emulsion on the screens has been exposed, the stencil is then sprayed by a high powered water spray that washes away the unexposed emulsion. The screens are then dried and taped before going into production.

Once designs hit the production floor they are sorted by priority. Each job is connected to certain product and colors of apparel. The design is set up and registered so that each color prints exactly where it should. Designs are usually printed with a white underlay first which neutralizes the shirt color.

The white is then flash-dried so the other colors in the design will build on top of the underlay. Ink is pushed through each mesh screen by a pressure driven squeegee. After the design is printed it is sent through a dryer at a certain temperature for a certain time period drying the ink permanently to the shirt. Product is then moved to the finishing area.

Once a job has printed all reserve inks are returned to the canister, and screens are cleaned and reclaimed. The mesh is reopened and once the screens are dry the process starts all over again. It’s the circle of life at G54.com Design Apparel.

G54.com has a full embroidery facility. Embroidery is very versatile and can be applied to many different products: hats, beanies, polos, dress shirts, t-shirts, jackets, bags, and many more. We are capable of creating your corporate apparel or retail needs.

Our in house facility allows us
to monitor and control the embroidery process from start to finish:

Creating art

Digitizing designs

Ordering goods

Sewing product

Finishing services

Delivery

The complexity and size of your design will determine the stitch count. For pricing on higher stitch count designs please consult with a salesperson.

If art needs to be converted into embroidery, a digitizing fee of $15.00 per 1,000 stitches will apply.

The majority of embroidered products are typically sewn on the front of a ball cap, the left chest of a sport shirt, or across the front of a sweatshirt.

The maximum size we can embroider on the front of a ball cap is 2.5 inches tall by 5.0 inches wide. We can also sew on the side and back panels. Please consult a salesperson for specific options and prices.

G54 Design Apparel has very competitive prices on fully customizable overseas hats. Starting with a base price cap of $2.24 then adding all the toppings (from 3D puff embroidery, to applique, to woven labels) anything is possible.

Color spectrum softhand printing, incorporates inkjet technology into shirt printing. Digital printing allows maximum detail and full color reproduction with low piece minimums. Digital printings unique ink technology uses 4 ink colors much like home inkjet printers, the difference is once the inks are heated in our heat press the inks fuse with the shirt fibers creating a permanent bound and a very soft feel, unlike silkscreen inks that sit ontop of the shirt fibers.

Requirements for Digital printing: a 300 dpi jpg file, and blank item that is 100% cotton, thats it. Due to the transparency of the inks and no white underlay it is recommended to print on light colored garments and bags. There are (2) sizes of print tables: large table, 14 inches wide by 16 inches tall, and small table,12 inches wide by 12 inches tall.

Because of the simplicity of this process compared to silkscreen there are no setups. Pricing is based on total square inches printed.

If you need help in designing your apparel art, our art department can create stunning graphics very quickly at just $1.00 a minute.

The process for printing a design is simple: send image from computer to printer center 100% cotton item on print table, push

the print button, when product finishes printing place shirt on heat press at 350° for 10-15 seconds, allow to cool, and there you go.

G54.com offers a full apparel fulfillment program. Our finishing services take the hassle out of some of the merchadising on your end. We have the capabilitiy to not only order and print your apparel but also provide the following services:

Folding & Polybag

Size strip

Private labeling

Tagless label printing

Hang tags

Hangers

Boxing

Shipping

We have (2) folding machines that allow us to fold and polybag up to 1000 shirts an hour and provide shirts to you ready for your shelves. Polybagging keeps shirts folded and

clean when displayed, allowing storefronts easy stocking and maintenance. For only .25¢ a shirt you can have your shirts professionaly packaged.

Along with folding and polybag services, size stripping allows customers to quickly find the desired shirt size. We stock size strips from adult S-XXL and youth XS-L. Just add .3¢ per shirt, it is worth not having to hassle and do it yourself.

Hang tags provide a place to affix a barcode and to merchandise a brand. G54.com offers services to design and print custom hang tags for your brand. Just add .5¢ per shirt, to use our standard hang tag, or consult a salesman for options and prices to create your own tag.

Sew in labels provide the ultimate branding experience, permanant personalized labels. We cut out the manufacturers individual label

and then sew in a custom label which can be designed at several sizes and colors. Discuss with your salesman options and prices.

Personalize your brand by going with tagless labels, the ultimate in comfort and function. Tagless labels come in many color options, please consult with a salesman for specific prices.

Our talented art department has years of experince in the apparel industry and pride themselves in their innovation and creativity. We know what is selling and how to get heads to turn. Work with us in generating something amazing. Our design services are not limited only to silkscreen, we have an arsenal of abilities including:

Once in a while we get to do some unique and
fun projects. Here is an example
of a creativity unleashed. We were
asked to do a twist on famous
painters but add a local flare.
This is an example of a retail
story where one piece
of art is created and
then sold on multiple
products, increasing
sales.

Car Graphics can be a fun way to get the word out and advertise around town. Any type of vehicle can be wrapped.

Come on in and meet with our team and we will show you the possibilities.

Art services are a steal at $65.00 an hour. Don’t spend days trying to put something together when we can do it in an hour, saving time and money in the long run.

No matter what the project or the vision. By putting our minds to work we can create incredible results.

G54.com has been printing full color scenic books and postcards for over 50 years. Designing and showcasing beautiful photography has been a staple of our services from the very beginning with multiple scenic and specialty books in our inventory

along with 1000’s of printed postcards from the western United States and several scenic calendars. We have solid experience in designing, printing and selling publications. G54.com offers our knowledge to turn your publishing idea into a reality.

Organizing and preserving the world we live in has always been an important part of society. Books have the ability to keep history alive and vivid with words and pictures. Let us help you bring any idea to life.

Our portfolio of books can be broken into 5 different categories

State and City Books

National Parks Books

Cook Books

Specialty Books

Centennial Books

Each state and even city has its own personality and flare.

The diversity and beauty of our country's National Parks are truly breathtaking; preserving these national treasures is part of our goal.

Great food and recipes are always welcome. A bound collection of hearty meals will serve to nourish and delight your family and friends.

Pick and choose - any place, any topic. Specialty books always tell a unique tale.

There are some milestones that need to be celebrated; history documented is history preserved.

Creating a book is a large project which requires a team effort in planning and proofing, with attention to the details. Set up an appointment to meet with a salesperson and a member of the art department where we can give you an accurate bid.

1. Size of book and number of pages
2. Will the text be provided or created
3. Quality images and graphics
4. Hours to complete project
5. Timeline / Deadlines

The tradition of the postcard lives on. Everyone wants to remember a visit or memory. Postcards are a low cost way to preserve that memory.

Postcards come in 5 basic forms

4 x6 Standard Postcards

5x7 Framing Prints

4x9 Panoramic Cards

Postcard Books

Specialty Die Cut Shape Cards

When submitting art for any type of printing, there are several important requirements to ensure the best result.

All files used in cards, books, or calendars should be submitted at a resolution of 300 dpi at the actual print size. This ensures the brightest and sharpest finished image. If an image is small and needs to be enlarged it will appear to be blurry.

Images printed on a press use a 4 color process called CMYK (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black.) When submitting digital images most cameras take images in a screen or monitor mode called RGB (Red, Green, Blue) which has a wider color range (more color intensity and brightness) than CMYK. The comparison on the left shows the effect dramatically in the neon range of colors. This is important to note when comparing an image on a computer monitor to a printed image.

If an image is going to go from top to bottom and side to side the file needs to be an eighth of an inch taller and wider on each side of the card to allow for trim. Trim allows a finished card to not have a white edge on any of the four sides of the card after being cut from the print form. for example a 4”x6” finished card is actually sent to the printer as a 4.25„x 6.25„ image. If there is any important text or elements of a picture that are near the edges understand that some of this information may get cut.

Custom shaped cards can add value and interest to some projects. Just designate where you would like your card to be cut and our art dept. will set up the file. Talk to your salesperson for options and pricing.

Printing has many options such as the thickness and texture of the paper, the number of pieces being printed, and the type of coating going on top, for example, printing 250 cards is almost the same as printing 2,500 on a press.

Consult with us and we will help show you the many possibilities.

(a.) Standard 4x6 postcard
(b.) 5x7 framing print
(c.) Panoramic card
(d.) Postcard books
(e.) Specialty die cut shapes