What is vector art?
In the truest most pure form, vector art is art made up of points, lines and curves and represented by mathematical equations as opposed ˜mapped pixels as in a raster or bitmap file. Vector art is resolution independent, meaning that it can be scaled to any size and retain its sharpness and detail at no loss in quality.

What is your largest print size?
Our largest print area is 22 x 28 we can also print multiple positions for more coverage.We have the capability of all over printing as long as there is no aligning of the different positions.

What do you specialize in?
Many of today's t-shirt designs have a vintage or soft hand feel. Discharge printing feels apart of the fabric unlike regular plastisol printing, which has a more plastic or vinyl feel to it. However, discharge printing is much harder to control than regular plastisol printing and requires special steps to be taken to make sure production runs smoothly. Our operators are all experienced in solving these issues and limiting down time. Its transparent nature helps it in attaining a soft hand but limits its usefulness on dark colored garments.

What is the easiest way to submit orders?
The easiest way to submit orders is via tech pack.You can download our culture studio tech pack as well as order request forms, then email the order to rich@culturestudio.net.
You can also submit orders through our upload section under the artwork guidelines button.

What is your minimum order?
Our minimum order starts at 6 pcs and will be priced as samples.

What is the turn around time from order to delivery?
The turn around time is approx 10 business days from time of deposit.

What are your payment options?
We accept any form of credit card, check or cash.

Do you require a deposit before the garments are ordered?
We will require 50% of the total order to be paid before garments are ordered.

Where are you located?
We are located on 24th and Oakley in Chicago’s little Italy. The nearest large intersection is 24th and Western.

Can you do custom cut and sew?
Our facility can handle any type of cut and sew job moq start at 360 for domestic and 1200 for international.

Can you custom dye?
We can custom dye any tp color in the pantone chart moq is 150 pcs

Pricing
• Price each print location separately
• Include 1 additional color when printing on any colored garment (white underlay)
• If using specialty inks price may be subject to change
• Over size printing is available at added cost

Screen Set-up charges
35.00 per color screen, screens are guaranteed for 12 months between use
45.00 per color screen, for over size screens 
screens are guaranteed for 12 months between use
roll film 10.00
All materials are Culture Studio Property.

When do you receive and count goods?
Our shipping and receiving department receives shipments daily, goods are counted and cross checked to the distributor packing slip and internal work order on the day they are received. You will be notified immediately of any discrepancies.

Do you offer Pantone® (PMS) Color Matching?
Culture Studio utilizes a PANTONE® licensed ink mixing system to simulate Pantone® colors. Ink mixing and color matching is done in house under quality control.

Does this graphic require an underbase?
The general rule of thumb is that any image printed on a dark substrate will require an underbase for proper image opacity. If you have any guideline_heading as to whether or not your graphics will require an underbase, contact Culture Studio, we will be happy to review your graphics.

Do you offer fold and polybag service?
Yes, Culture Studio utilizes state of the art automated folding and bagging equipment. We stock a range of poly bag sizes to accommodate most garment types. Our standard poly bags are imprinted with an “eight language” warning label. Size stickers are adhered to the exterior of each bag.

Do you offer re-labeling service?
Culture Studio does offer re-labeling services, however we feel that it is more efficient and cost effective to have re-labeling services performed by your distributor/manufacturer.

Do you offer digital garment printing?
Culture Studio does not offer digital garment printing. Our extensive research has concluded that the available equipment on the market today does not meet our standards in imprint consistency nor our production demands and does not provide cost effectiveness to our clients.

Do you offer 4-color process?
Culture Studio no longer utilizes the 4-color printing process. Instead, we use the modern Simulated Process method to produce stunning full color images on both light and dark garments. The simulated process method delivers color accuracy, clarity, opacity, and consistency beyond the typical results achieved through traditional 4-color process.

Do you print on hats?
Culture Studio does not offer printing on headwear. We recommend embroidery as a method for decorating headwear.

Do you offer foil transfer printing?
Yes, Culture Studio does offer foil transfer printing. For examples of our foil transfer print work visit: http://www.culturestudio.com/printing.html

How do I price foil transfer printing?
You price a one-color plastisol (foil adhesive) plus the foil application charge.

Do you charge more for metallic ink?
Culture Studio charges a .50 cent up charge per position for all specialty inks.

Are your inks environmentally friendly?
Plastisol inks are innocuous when used with reasonable care. Culture Studio ethics and California State law require adherence to the highest standards of safe handling and safe disposal of plastisol inks. Plastisol ink contains no air-polluting solvents or volatile organic compounds. The manufacture, transportation, storage, use, and disposal of plastisol inks do not cause injury, illness, or environmental contamination as long as the appropriate safety and environmental protection procedures are followed. Most plastisol inks have a Health Rating of 1 (hazard - slight), a Flammability Rating of 1 (hazard - slight), a Reactivity Rating of 0 (hazard - minimal) and a Personal Protection Rating of B (wear safety glasses and gloves).

What if my customer doesn’t like the printing?
Culture Studio stands behind the quality of the work we produce. Our goal is to reproduce your graphic onto the garment substrate with maximum accuracy, quality, and consistency. Because the total satisfaction of the end user with the final printed product is ultimately subjective, we offer several options for producing printed samples for end user review including: speculative samples, pre-production samples, and e-press checks. Culture Studio operates under strict quality controls and documented guidelines to ensure a quality finished product, we will not be held responsible for end user subjectivity.