10 FAQs About Screen Printing Services in Chicago

Looking for high-quality screen printing in Chicago without paying inflated online markups? Inkdnylon Custom Apparel offers transparent flat-rate pricing and fast 3–5 day turnaround for businesses, teams, events, and creators across Chicago, the Midwest, and the entire U.S. Explore our Screen Printing Services here.

1. What is your pricing for screen printing?

Our pricing depends on whether you bring your own items or we supply garments for you.

Garments Sourced Through Inkdnylon

• Starts at $4.50 per print for 1-color designs (minimum 24 pieces).
• Bulk pricing drops as low as $2.05 per print for orders of 300+ pieces.

Customer Brought-In Items

• Starts at $6.50 per print for a 9" x 12.75" print at 25 pieces.
• 11" x 14" prints start at $7.00 for 25 pieces.
• Higher quantities reduce per-item pricing.

Even with setup fees included, Inkdnylon beats major online printers like Vistaprint, Custom Ink, and RushOrderTees on price and service.

2. What’s the minimum order for screen printing?

Our screen printing minimum is just 24 pieces per design. For smaller orders, check out our vinyl or DTF printing services.

3. Do you charge for setup or screens?

Yes. We charge a one-time setup fee of $25 per color. This covers film output, screen burning, and precise registration for high-quality prints.

4. What types of garments can be screen printed?

We print on T-shirts, hoodies, sweatpants, tote bags, and more. You can bring your own items, or source blanks through our partners at inkdnylon.net and inkblanks.com for wholesale pricing.

5. Can you match brand colors or Pantone values?

Absolutely! We offer Pantone color matching to ensure your branding stays consistent. We use plastisol or water-based inks, depending on garment type and design needs.

6. What turnaround time can I expect?

Standard turnaround is 3–5 business days from artwork approval and garment arrival. Rush services are available on select items for additional fees.

7. Can you print oversized designs?

Yes! Our maximum print area is 13.5" x 17.5". Oversized prints, full-back designs, and wrap-around prints are available upon request.

8. Do you offer specialty inks or effects?

Yes, we offer soft-hand plastisol, discharge, puff inks, metallics, glow effects, shimmer, and water-based inks. Let us know your creative vision!

9. Can I reorder the same design later?

Definitely. We keep screens on file for 90 days and artwork for life. Reorders receive faster turnaround and no additional setup fees if your design stays the same.

10. How do I get started?

It’s easy! Call us at 773-200-5596 or toll-free at 888-824-6536, or email customercare@inkdnylon.com to start your project.

Inkdnylon Custom Apparel
3717 N Ravenswood Ave, Ste 140
Chicago, IL 60613
Call or Text: 773-200-5596 | Toll-Free: 888-824-6536