Screen Printing T-Shirts – Durable, Bold, and Cost-Effective

Screen Printing T-Shirts – Durable, Bold, and Cost-Effective

When it comes to bulk t-shirt printing in Australia, screen printing remains the most popular method. At The Tee, we specialise in screen printing on premium AS Colour t-shirts, delivering bold, long-lasting designs that look great and stand up to repeated washing.

Whether you need 20 shirts for your sports team, 200 for a school event, or 2000 for a national campaign, screen printing is the most efficient way to achieve vibrant results at scale.

Why Choose Screen Printing?

  • Best value for bulk orders – lower per-unit cost at higher volumes
  • Bold and durable prints – ink bonds into the fabric, lasting for years
  • Works on light and dark shirts – including black, navy, and coloured garments
  • Versatile designs – great for logos, text, and simple graphics
  • Vibrant colours – spot colours pop with screen printing inks
  • Retail-ready quality – used by major fashion labels worldwide

Screen Printing with The Tee

  • Exclusively AS Colour garments – retail-quality tees only
  • Free artwork checks – we’ll adjust your logo or design for the best result
  • No minimums – though screen printing shines at 20+ shirts
  • Fast turnaround – Melbourne production, AU-wide delivery in days
  • Bulk discounts – pricing improves at 50, 100, 500 units and up

We combine over 20 years of printing expertise with AS Colour’s premium blanks to deliver screen-printed t-shirts that people actually want to wear.

When Screen Printing is the Best Choice

  • Corporate uniforms – staff shirts that last
  • School leavers and graduation tees – bulk orders with bold prints
  • Sports teams – logos, player names, supporter shirts
  • Events and festivals – bright, bold designs on black or coloured tees
  • Charities and fundraisers – high-volume shirts at a good price
  • Merch brands – retail-quality bulk drops with great margins

Other Printing Methods We Offer

Not sure if screen printing is right? At The Tee, we also provide:

  • DTF (Direct-to-Film) – flexible, full-colour prints, works on all fabrics
  • DTG (Direct-to-Garment) – photo-quality, best for short runs and detail
  • Embroidery – premium finish for logos and uniforms

We’ll recommend the best method for your design and order size.

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Why Shop @ The Tee?

  • AS Colour

    We’ve partnered exclusively with AS Colour to bring you premium-quality hoodies made to last — ethically sourced, perfectly fitted, and seriously comfortable.

  • Fast Shipping Australia-Wide

    From coast to coast, we deliver your hoodie fast. All orders ship from Australia with quick dispatch and tracking every step of the way.

  • Bulk Discounts Available

    Ordering for your crew, team or business? We offer generous bulk discounts on custom and plain hoodies — the more you order, the more you save.

Frequently Asked Questions

Screen Printing T-Shirts

What is screen printing?

Screen printing is a method where ink is pushed through a mesh stencil (the “screen”) directly onto the fabric. Each colour requires its own screen, making it best for bold, multi-unit runs.

How durable is screen printing?

Screen prints are extremely durable. With proper care, designs last as long as the shirt itself without cracking or fading.

What designs work best with screen printing?

Logos, text, and bold graphic shapes are ideal. Each colour is printed separately, so simple, strong designs work best.

Is screen printing good for photos?

Not really. For detailed, full-colour photo prints, DTG or DTF is usually a better choice. Screen printing is best for solid spot colours.

How many colours can I use in a screen print?

Up to 6–8 colours are possible, but costs rise with more screens. Most customers stick to 1–3 colours for cost-effectiveness.

What’s the minimum order for screen printing?

There’s no official minimum, but screen printing is most cost-effective at 20+ shirts. Smaller runs are usually better with DTG or DTF.

Can you print on dark or black shirts?

Yes. Screen printing works perfectly on dark garments, using underbase layers to make colours pop.

How much does screen printing cost?

Pricing depends on quantity, colours, and print placement. Expect per-unit costs to drop significantly at 50, 100, and 500+ shirts. We’ll provide a free custom quote.

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Waterbased inks and Pantone colour matching (PMS), fluoro inks, puff ink, foil, and metallics. Tagless custom labels & finishing, The Tee can do it all.

  • Australia's most popular printer!
  • Serving AU/NZ+ for more than a decade
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