Frequently Asked Questions
Our frequently asked questions has a ton of Information about different aspects of this process. We have things about garments, things about process, and even Information about other things regarding branding, your brand, finishing products, and sponsorships. If there Is something not listed here that you'd like to know about, feel free to reach out!
Who are we? What do we do? How do you get started?
WHO IS ALPINE PRINT COMPANY?
Alpine Print Company is a apparel, graphic design, and branding facility based in Guelph, Ontario. With ability to ship worldwide, having done work for customers all over the world. We offer screenprinting, vinyl stickers, embroidery, design work, ecommerce and fufilment. We have abundant knowledge in many brand platforms, and would LOVE to share it with you.
WHAT DO YOU DO?
We offer screenprinting on apparel, screenprinting on paper, embroidery, vinyl, dtf, dtg, even doing as much as ecommerce, branding, design work, and brand building.
WHERE ARE YOU LOCATED?
We're a shop in Guelph! We are located at 291 Woodlawn Road West, Unit 8b. Our unit has no signage, and is about half way down on the left hand side once you enter the strip mall.
WHY DONT YOU PICKUP THE PHONE?
Simply put, t-shirts are not a life or death situation. The phone disrupts our workflow, and stops you from doing what you're doing to call. We are an email based only print shop.
The phone requires animmediate responsewhich with humans, is not the best response. A rushed response usually is one that creates a bandaid, rather than a solution. With an email, you can go back and look at it, review the information and create a perfect, helpful, respectful response.If you call us, chances are we will not answer. This is in order to serve you better, not ignore a problem
The Magic Of ScreenPrinting
HOW SMALL OF A DETAIL CAN YOU PRINT?
That's a case-by-case scenario answer, for sure! We've printed some items in the past where the details are so fine you need a loupe to see them!
Some of our smallest things are a pixel!
WHAT'S YOUR SCREENPRINTING MINIMUM?
For printing, we offer 25 pieces or more.
WILL MY PRINTS FADE, OR WASHOUT?
Absolutely not, forget how screenprinting is remembered as an old technology. New inks, new processes, and new practices have made printing a very durable decoration tactic.
Our ink suppliers gaurantee ink longevity for 50 washes or more!
HOW DO YOU MATCH CUSTOM COLOURS?
Custom colours are matched using the photoshop eye dropper, which would choose the closest pantone colour. It is then checked in a physical colour space (meaning in the studio, using a pantone colour book to assure it's correct), and approved by the client. This requires extra steps, this also adds extra time to your turnaround time since an appointment will be neccesary if you do not have access to a Pantone Colour book.
HOW MANY PLACEMENTS, AND COLOURS CAN YOU DO?
Honestly, we can do tons of placements and up to 5 colours. Every extra color and location does add to the total cost per garment, but within reason, anything you want to do - we can likely accomplish.
DIRECT-TO-FILM
WHAT IS THE BENEFIT TO DTF?
DTF (Direct to Film) transfers offer vibrant, full-color prints with excellent durability and flexibility. They work on a wide range of fabrics, including cotton, polyester, and blends, without the limitations of traditional printing methods. DTF transfers are perfect for detailed designs, small runs, and quick turnarounds—no screens or weeding required. They provide a soft feel, stretch with the fabric, and maintain their quality through multiple washes, making them a versatile and long-lasting solution for custom apparel.
WHAT CAN YOU PUT DTF ON?
You can DTF almost anything. We have done things that are crazy, umbrellas, backpacks, hoodies, bike bags and of course, tees. You can literally put them on anything fabric related you can get under a heatpress!
HOW IS IT BILLED?
DTF Is billed per square Inch of transfer. The biggest the transfer, the more It costs. The smaller the transfer, the less It costs.
HOW LONG DOES IT LAST?
That's a really great question, we just know It's a long time. We've had umbrellas sitting In the sun, snow, hail, and rain that are still holding up after multiple summers that are DTF transfers. We've seen 50 washes through tees, but we haven't had enough time to see more than that yet! A LONG time Is the best answer we can give you!