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Welcome to our blog about custom printing


45 Years, 240+ Five-Star Reviews: Why Choose PAL Screen Printers?
Choosing a printing partner is about trust as much as price. Here are seven reasons thousands of South African businesses, schools and clubs - from AmaZulu FC to Gem Schoolwear - keep coming back to PAL Screen Printers.


Make It Last: The Simple Art of Caring for Printed Garments
A quality print should last for years - and how you wash and dry it makes all the difference. Share these simple care tips to keep printed and embroidered garments looking their best, wash after wash.


Great Print, Wrong Shirt? A Guide to Choosing Garments for Custom Printing
The garment matters as much as the print. Cotton, polyester or a blend? We explain how to choose the right fabric for comfort, durability and your print method, so your design looks and feels great and lasts.


What Does Custom T-Shirt Printing Cost? (And How to Pay Less)
Everyone wants the price, but custom printing isn't one-size-fits-all. We break down exactly what drives your t-shirt printing cost - garment, quantity, method and colours - and share practical ways to get better value.


Screen, DTF or Vinyl? Custom T-Shirt Printing Methods, Made Simple
Screen print, DTF or vinyl? The right method depends on your design, quantity and budget. This plain-English cheat sheet explains each option so you can order custom t-shirts with total confidence - and get the best result for less.


From Idea to Doorstep: How to Order Custom Screen Printed T-Shirts
Ordering custom t-shirts for the first time? It's simpler than you think. We walk you through the exact four-step process - from brief to proof to finished shirts couriered to your door anywhere in South Africa.


Will It Fade? How Long Sublimation Lasts on Your Garments
Thinking about sublimated kit or gifts and wondering if it will last? The short answer: yes. We explain why sublimation typically lasts the life of the garment, what affects longevity, and how to keep colours their brightest for years.


One Supplier, One Delivery: Embroidery and Screen Printing Combined
Need embroidered staff shirts and printed event tees? Skip the two-supplier headache. See how we combine embroidery and screen printing in one order - consistent branding, one point of contact and a single delivery, nationwide.


Names, Numbers, Logos: Vinyl Heat-Transfer Printing South Africa Relies On
Need crisp names, numbers and logos on kit or personalised gear? Vinyl heat-transfer printing is built for it. Here's how it works, what it's best for, and how we deliver it from Durban to anywhere in South Africa.


Full Colour, No Compromise: DTF Printing for Custom Apparel Explained
Full-colour logos, photographic detail, tiny runs - DTF handles it all with no screens. Here's what DTF printing is, how it works, what it's brilliant for, and how to get the sharpest possible result on your custom apparel.
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