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T-Shirt Printing 

There are a lot of choices for personalized t-shirt printing. We like to think that we are different and stand out from the crowd, with our range of customized t-shirts for men and women. We design every t-shirt pattern ourselves and hand make them in our studio then send them off to be delivered quickly. Most of our t-shirts are also available with express delivery. 

Your label, your brand

Looking to sell your designs, but want that professional touch? Our printed fabric labels add a great professional finish to your T-Shirts. Made from the same high-quality jersey as the rest of the shirt, these big, bold labels won’t stick up or scratch your neck. Customize with images, text, your brand name, or even a personal message, and make a big impact that’s bound to get customers talking!

Sizing For Hemming And Shrinkage

We have a full Cut & Sew service here at Contrado, and are able to hem your fabric prints for a small additional charge. We create a small one- or two-fold hem that typically uses 0.2" to 0.75" (5-20mm) of material, depending on the thickness of the fabric. So, for example, if you want a finished piece of fabric that measures 39.37" x 39.37", you will need to order a size of 39.96" x 39.96" to allow for the hem (on top of that please also allow for shrinkage of min 2%). The thicker the fabric, the bigger the hem will be. You can choose to have your prints hemmed with either Black or White thread. On our silk and other light woven fabrics, one hemmed edge will be straight (vertically down the roll) and the other will be slightly rippled. The hemming material allowances are as follows and you need to make your print bigger to accommodate the hem:

• Light Fabrics (0.59oz-2.95oz): For silks and other light fabrics, we use 0.24" - 0.32" / 6mm-8mm in the hem (2 fold), so overall width/height will be minus 0.48"-0.56""/ 12-16mm
• Medium Fabrics (2.98oz-5.90oz): For medium-weight fabrics that fray, we use 0.5 - 0.75" / 15-20mm in the hem (2 fold) so overall width/height will be minus 1.4" - 1.6" / 35-40mm
• Stiff/Heavy/No-fray fabrics: we use 0.5 - 0.75" / 15-20mm in the hem (1 fold) so overall width/height will be minus 1.5" / 35-40mm

All of these measurements are approximate and can vary. Including with shrinkage, it can mean a fairly significant difference to ordered dimensions, so please plan your print accordingly. Depending on how open the weave is, our fabric can shrink anywhere from 2% to 8% with the average being 2.5%.

How Would you Like the Edge?

• As it comes. We cut around your image, leaving a simply scissor cut, perhaps uneven white fabric border. 
• Hem with thread. We can hem your fabric with a choice of black or white thread. Please allow 1-2 days additional production time. See below for information on how hemming affects the size of your print. We offer an overlock hem, as well as a folded hem (one or two fold depending on the fabric) however not all fabrics are suited to both hem types. If you can see both options, it means both are suitable, and you will be able to choose whichever you prefer. 
• Cut on the line. We will cut neatly on the edge of your design. This means that if you have a border around your design we will cut around that border, if your design takes the whole space of the fabric, then we will neatly cut around the edge of that image. Please be aware, when we cut along the line, we have to cut against the grain of the fabric. This is the standard procedure for fabric cutting. This means that with some fabrics, for example, Georgette and Mulmul, which have a slight wave in them, some fraying will occur. This is unavoidable, as the cut follows the grain of the textile. 

All of our fabrics are cut manually by hand, with the utmost care and attention. If your fabric has a slightly uneven look on the edges or a touch of fraying, this does not indicate a flaw in the textile. It is not always possible to achieve a perfectly straight cut with certain fabrics, so please do bare this in mind when it comes to your design. If you have any queries or would like to know about our cutting methods in more detail, please get in touch and we will be more than happy to discuss them with you.

Please note: As we make everything by hand, all sizes may vary slightly.

For further information about our fabrics see our FAQs.

What is the fit of this custom made t-shirt like?

Our Custom Slouch T-Shirt is so much more stylish than a basic personalized t-shirt. Our team of fashion designers have created a t-shirt pattern, which retains the flattering shape and look of a fitted t-shirt but has more of a boyfriend style and slouchy cut. If you like your t-shirts to look a bit more relaxed, then this is for you.

Is printing designs on t-shirts easy to do at Contrado?

We pride ourselves on our online design interface, which allows you to upload your designs. It is incredibly easy and fun to use. All you need to do is ensure your designs are on your computer and follow the instructions when you click "Start Design." Help and advice are always available online, via email or phone.

Is this the only personalized t-shirt available?

If you are looking for bespoke and one of a kind t-shirts, then we have a few customized t-shirt options available at Contrado. If you are looking for a more relaxed fit, then the Custom Slouch T-Shirt is for you, if however, you want something more fitted, opt for our Ladies Cut and Sew T-Shirt or Long Sleeve Cut and Sew.