Puff Print T-Shirts

Custom Puff Print T-Shirt Manufacturer

FORGEMFG manufactures custom puff print T-shirts for streetwear brands in Dongguan, China. The minimum order is 50 pieces per style and garment colorway, with 1–4 ink colors recommended per design. Send your artwork, garment requirements, and quantities for a feasibility review and production quote.

Puff printing creates a raised ink finish for dimensional logos and graphics. Cotton and cotton-blend crew-neck blanks are the standard starting point; fabric, fit, placement, and any additional garment development are reviewed against your brief. Explore the puff printing process and design limitations before finalizing detailed artwork.

1–4 ink colors recommended MOQ 50 / style / garment color Quality control Certification information

Cream T-shirt with a raised indigo geometric chest print on a pale background

50pcMOQ / style / garment colorway

1–4Recommended ink colors / design

7–15dIndicative sampling / business days

25–35dIndicative bulk / after sample approval

Blank & fabric options

Standard crew-neck cotton and cotton-blend blanks are the default base. A smooth fabric surface helps keep the raised design visually consistent; the ink system, fabric, and curing settings must work together. Send your preferred composition, fabric weight in GSM, fit, size range, and garment colors so the quote can identify a suitable base.

For a custom garment rather than an existing blank, include your measurement chart or tech pack and any neck-label, care-label, hangtag, or packaging requirements. Availability, development work, and any different minimums must be confirmed for that specification. See OEM and ODM options and the fabric and GSM guide.

Textured heather or slub fabric can change the appearance of the raised print. Request a sample review for your chosen fabric and artwork rather than assuming the result will match a smooth cotton blank.

Design file & placement requirements

Requirement	What to send or confirm
Artwork file	Vector AI, EPS, or PDF preferred. If using PNG, send the original file with its pixel dimensions and intended print size for resolution review.
Color references	Supply spot-color references or a color specification. Identify which areas should be raised; a PNG may need production color separation.
Ink colors	1–4 recommended per design. Specify all print colors and any flat-print elements; more complex combinations require review.
Placement and size	Left chest, front, back, or sleeve. Give width and height in cm or inches and a placement reference for each print.
Fine detail	Small text, narrow gaps, and fine lines need review because the ink expands. Final detail limits depend on the artwork, fabric, and ink system.
Garment specification	Composition, target GSM, fit, size breakdown, garment colors, and blank or custom-development requirements.
Finishing and delivery	Labels, packaging, quantities per style and garment color, destination, and required delivery date.

MOQ, pricing & sample approval

The minimum is 50 T-shirts per style and garment colorway. One style in three garment colors therefore starts at 150 pieces. Garment colorways and print ink colors are different: ink-color count affects production setup and price. Include your size breakdown and any artwork variations so their minimum-order conditions can be confirmed in the quote.

Unit cost depends on the garment, quantity, print area, ink colors, placements, and additional finishes. Request an itemized quote covering samples, artwork preparation or screens, garment production, labels, packaging, and freight. Confirm the currency, delivery terms, duties, and whether any sample charge can be credited before placing an order. See MOQ and pricing information.

Sampling is indicated at 7–15 business days, with bulk production indicated at 25–35 days after sample approval. Confirm the start conditions, whether bulk days are calendar or business days, and the delivery allowance in your order schedule. Use the sampling process to review the garment, print placement, color, and raised finish before approving production.

Before approval, agree on garment measurements, acceptable print appearance, care instructions, and any required wash-performance checks. Review quality-control procedures and confirm the scope of any certification documentation needed for your order. Repeat designs may reduce preparation work when specifications, materials, and retained screens remain suitable; price and timing still require a fresh quote.

Frequently asked questions

What is the minimum order for custom puff print T-shirts?

The minimum is 50 pieces per style and garment colorway. One style in three garment colors starts at 150 pieces. Send the size breakdown and artwork variations so any additional minimum-order conditions can be confirmed.

Can I mix sizes within the 50-piece minimum?

Include the quantity required in each size with your inquiry. Size mixing and any size-specific conditions need confirmation for the selected blank or custom garment before you place the order.

Which fabrics, weights, and fits can I order?

Cotton and cotton-blend crew-neck blanks are the standard starting point. Send your target GSM, fit, sizes, and colors for availability review. Custom garment development needs a separate specification review; a fixed GSM or size range is not promised for every order.

How many ink colors can a puff print design use?

FORGEMFG recommends 1–4 ink colors per design. Identify both raised and flat-print areas in your artwork. Designs with additional colors or special ink combinations need feasibility review before quotation.

What artwork file should I send?

AI, EPS, or vector PDF is preferred. For a PNG, send the original file and the intended print dimensions so resolution and color separation can be reviewed. Include color references and a placement guide; fine text and narrow gaps may require adjustment.

How much does a puff print T-shirt sample cost?

There is no fixed sample price listed for this custom service. Request a sample quote based on the garment, artwork, colors, and placements. Confirm artwork or setup charges, sample shipping, and any bulk-order credit in writing.

Can puff printing be combined with embroidery or other finishes?

Submit the complete design for review. Embroidery placement and combinations with metallic, glitter, or other inks must be checked for the chosen garment and production method. Compatibility and the final appearance should be confirmed through sample approval.

How long does sampling and bulk production take?

The indicative sampling period is 7–15 business days; bulk production is indicated at 25–35 days after sample approval. Confirm the schedule start conditions, the bulk day-count convention, and transit time in the quote. See shipping and lead-time information when planning your delivery date.

How should puff print T-shirts be washed?

Follow the care label approved for the finished garment and print system. Ask for the recommended washing, drying, and ironing conditions with your sample. Any durability requirement should specify an agreed test method and acceptance criteria; a universal wash-cycle guarantee is not stated here.

Ready when you are

Have a design ready? Get a puff print quote.

Send your artwork, print dimensions, fabric and fit preferences, quantity by garment color and size, and delivery destination. Allow 2 business days for feasibility review and a cost estimate once the brief is complete.

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