F.A.Q
- What happens after I place an order?
After an order is placed we will email you for all needed print files. We will then prepare to print your order. This process includes rendering your print files and ensuring the files are high quality. If we need to tweak your images to keep quality intact, we will send a confirmation email for your approval. Once approved, we will create a mock up using your print ready file. A second confirmation email including this mock up and print placement will be sent for your approval.
Once approved, your item(s) will head to prep. Preparing items includes pre-treating your garments to make sure the ink sets into the fabric and heat treated to activate the all natural water based pre-treatment solution. Pre-treating a garment is a must to ensure the ink remains permanent and attaches to the fibers of the garment. This process can take 1-3 business days depending on your order size and volume.
Once pre-treatment is activated your garments will enter the final stage of printing. We print on garments using water-based heat treated inks. Once printed, we heat-press each garment to ensure the ink is set into the garment fabric and attaches to the pre-treated surface.
Your garments will then cure for 24 hours and be packaged for shipment.
- What’s the difference between DTG, DTF, and Screen Printing?
Direct to Garment (DTG) is a state of the art printing process which allows for full range printing without the hassle of using multiple screens and low quality rubbery inks. With DTG we are able to print ANY image in ONE GO using high quality water based garment inks that set directly into the fabric rather than sit on top of it.
Screen Printing is the old school way of printing onto a garment. Using multiple screens which can be costly with huge set up fees that come with high print costs. A quality way to print, but a much more expensive and labor inclusive option but holds a limit as to what images you can print.
Direct to Film (DTF) is what we call the “lazy” print. DTF uses oil or water based inks, but with a rubbery and often plastic feel to it. More prone to stretching, fading, and cracking the more you wash your garment. This process is widely used for swap meets, and low tier flea market style prints.
With DTG, you get the quality of a screen print with much more freedom to what you can print on a garment. Want that photo of you and your partner on vacation in Cabo printed on a shirt? Or your dog running through a grassy field on a summer day with a burst of color? With DTG, your imagination can run wild with one single push of a button and no high cost set up fees.
- How quickly can you get my shirts to me?
Our turn around time is unmatched. Depending on order quantity and volume, we can have your order pretreated, printed, and shipped within 1-4 business days after payment is processed. (This estimate depends on order quantity and artwork approvals. Your sales rep will communicate fully on order times and shipping speeds.)
- can I expedite my order? I want it quicker!
Yes. You may email jesse@sempercarpediem.com to request expedited orders. Our base fee for bumping you to the front of the line is $75. This does not include expedited shipping costs.
- what shirts can you print on?
You tell us which shirt you’d like, we can get it. Our sales reps will match you with the shirt you choose. Want a heavier shirt for long work days? Gildan Heavy Cotton is your go to. Softer and form Fitting? Next Level 6210 is the vibe! You don’t care and just want a Cost effective option? We have you covered with Bella+Canvas or Gildan Softstyles! Want that tank top for the summer trip? TANKS ALL AROUND.
We offer short sleeves, long sleeves, tank tops, crop tops, sweaters, hoodies, and much more!
Whatever you choose, we can get it. We can also send samples upon request for a small cost fee and shipping.
- Do you only print on shirts?
We can print on other items not listed above upon request. Just shoot us an email. (Socks, phone cases, stickers, banners, hats)
- Where are you based? Can I pick up my order?
We are based in Sunny Port Saint Lucie, Florida. If you are local, we can deliver to you free of charge within 10 miles or schedule a pick up at your earliest convenience.
- I want to get a quote! How can I contact you?
You can email images, quantities, and shirt styles to jesse@sempercarpediem.com or shoot me a text personally at 310 957 9676 with the word “QUOTE.”
- What does Semper Carpe Diem mean and why?
“Forever Seize the Day!” Seize the Day wasn’t epic enough for us. So we had to make sure you knew we ALWAYS Seize the Day.