How to Order Custom T-Shirts in Vancouver: Details, Quote and Proof

To start a custom T-shirt order, send the quantity by size, shirt preference, artwork, print locations and the date you need the shirts in hand.

Firebird Prints reviews the details, confirms a suitable garment and production setup, and provides a quote. Check the artwork proof before production. You do not have to decide the print method or have a perfect file before making the first request.

1. Choose the right order route

For six or more T-shirts, use the request form on the custom T-shirt printing page. If you need 1 to 5, browse the selected shirts in MOJO for small apparel orders and request a quote for the available style.

This quantity check determines where to start; the final garment, design and production details still need to be reviewed for your specific order.

2. Gather the details that make a quote useful

• Quantity and sizes: give a total and the number of shirts in each size, not just “about 20.” If multiple fits are needed, identify adult unisex, women’s or youth quantities separately.
• Shirt preference: name a style if you have one, or describe the feel, fit, colour and intended use. Say whether the exact garment is required or alternatives can be considered.
• Artwork: attach the best original logo or design file you have. If it is not finished, send a reference and explain what still needs work. A vector original or a suitable full-size image is more helpful than a screenshot; the vector versus PNG artwork guide explains the difference.
• Print locations: state where each design goes, such as left chest and back. If the approximate width matters, provide it or ask for a placement recommendation. Use the T-shirt placement and size guide when planning a more specific layout.
• Timing and handoff: give the actual date you need the shirts, not just “ASAP,” and say whether you prefer pickup or delivery. If the deadline is close, say so at the start so availability can be checked before you count on it.

For example, a useful project note could say: “24 navy adult unisex T-shirts: 6 S, 10 M, 6 L and 2 XL. White logo on left chest, larger event artwork on back. Logo attached; back artwork still being finalized. Needed in hand by [date]. Please confirm garment options, placement and pickup or delivery.” The figures are an example of how to describe an order, not a production requirement.

3. Send the request, then review the proposed setup

Use the custom T-shirt printing page to send your request for six or more pieces. Its form includes garment type, print placement, size quantities, project details, artwork upload and the date you need the product. Put any details that do not fit a preset field into the project details box, especially different designs, shirt colours or print locations.

The team can review garment availability, artwork, the print approach, quantity and schedule before confirming a quote. Read the quote as a complete specification: shirt style and colour, size breakdown, artwork or setup needs, each print location, total price, and the agreed timing and handoff.

If anything is missing or different from your request, ask for clarification before approving it. Sending the form is a request for review, not approval to print.

4. Approve the artwork proof deliberately

A proof lets you check the design and intended placement before production. Compare it with the quote and your original brief. Check the spelling, logo version, garment colour, front and back designs, approximate print dimensions, position and size range. If several shirts need names or numbers, review the matching list carefully and ask how the variations will be shown.

If a file has changed since the original request, send the revised file and ask for an updated proof. Do not rely on a previous email or an unmarked attachment to replace the approved design. The team should confirm the production details and proof before printing begins; timing is based on the agreed schedule, not simply the date the form was submitted.

5. Confirm the handoff and keep the order details

Confirm whether the finished shirts will be picked up or delivered, the agreed in-hand date and the relevant contact details. Keep the approved proof, size breakdown and final quote together. Those records make it easier to check the delivered order and provide a clear reference if you later need another run.

For a reorder, mention the previous job but have current garment availability, pricing and timing confirmed again.

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