Ordering Guidelines
MINIMUMS
Our minimum is 24 pc per style for Custom Printing and Contract Printing.
PAYMENT
We require a 50% deposit on all orders. If payment has not been made the order will NOT be processed. We accept major credit cards Visa, Mastercard and Discover. We also accept Paypal, Cash app and Venmo.
ARTWORK
All artwork must be submitted in a vector illustrator format (.ai), please make sure text is converted to outlines. We will NOT proceed with the order if artwork is of poor quality. If artwork needs to be made from scratch or into a vector there will be an art fee depending on the design, prices start at $50.00.
ART APPROVAL
WE DO NOT OFFER PRESS CHECKS. Art approvals will be sent via e-mail within a reasonable time after order has been placed. The digital mock-up must be approved or acknowledged with a response within 24 hours. If you do not approve the mock up within 24 hours your order may be delayed. After approvals are signed or consented via e-mail there will be no changes. *Note: A2 is not responsible for hindrance on production due to delayed approval of the digital mock- up. Please be sure to check your mock-up for artwork accuracy such as: color, dimensions, spelling and product information.
CHANGES TO YOUR ORDER
Changes are limited to the following: Adding additional pieces to the order, changing graphic color. Additional fees and extra production time may be applied (subject to minimums). No changes are allowed once a payment is taken. Anything added to the order after the order has been placed will be considered a new order, additional fees may apply.
CANCELLATIONS
All orders are final, if a cancellation is made it must be made within 24 hours, order has been placed you will be subject to a 30% restocking fee plus a partial payment covering any service already provided . Absolutely NO cancellations will be allowed if the order is already in process or any printing has been done. *If your order is a Rush there are no changes allowed after your order has been placed.
RUSH ORDERS
We do offer rush services but this service is not always available. In order for your order to be considered as a rush we need the following: Order has to be ready (shirt style, color, sizes) art work needs to be already vector and ready to print, If not there will be a fee. Rush orders are a $50.00 fee added to the final total of the order.
DAMAGES AND UNDER RUNS
We do our best to ensure every garment is printed correctly but mistakes are inevitable. Customers have 48 hours to inspect and report any damages or defects with the order. Keep in mind we have a 5% damage allowance, we recommend to order additional pieces. A2 is not liable for any garment manufactured inconsistencies including, but not limited to, mislabeled garments, color dye irregularities, stitching errors, rip, tears or holes in garments. A2 is also not liable for inconsistencies in discharge printing due to fabric, fabric dye and/or fabric content. A2 is not responsible if certain items are out of stock. If items are out of stock we will inform you as soon as possible and offer you alternative styles. Placement: Please be aware that the industry standard is 1/4” tolerance in either direction. This will not be considered a misprint.
FOR CONTRACT PRINTING ONLY
If you are providing the garments for printing, then you must provide us with a detailed description of the garment, including style number(s), color(s), size(s), quantity and packing slip. A2 requires at least one additional piece per style in each color if needed for testing ink such as (discharge), colors and or printing techniques etc. We are not responsible for the end result of screen printing on the following treatments: Garment dyeing, tie dyeing or special washes made on the garment.
TURN AROUND TIME & DUE DATES
Our turnaround is usually 7-10 business days. If we are extremely busy our turn around can vary from 10-14 business days. Due dates are really important to us. If you have a specific date that you must have your production in your hands please let us know. We do offer a rush service (if available) please contact us if you need a rush order.
SHIPPING, DELIVERIES & UPS PICK UPS
Customers are responsible for all shipping and handling fees (if applicable). Customer must inform us when placing the order if the order will be shipped to a specific location. We use our own UPS account and add shipping cost to your invoice. A2 Screen Printing is not responsible for any delays.
SCREENS
Screens are property of A2 Screen Printing. Screens are kept for 3 weeks of the initial order, after that screens are reclaimed. If you wish to do a reprint after the 3 weeks you will have to pay screen fees again. *If you have the same design and would like printing in a different area of the garment it can be considered an additional screen and set up.
ESTIMATES
Estimates expire in 30 days. Estimates are subject to change upon review of the graphic. You will receive an estimate within 24 hours of your quote request. (Weekends are excluded. Example: You submit a request Friday at 3:30pm you will receive your estimate on Monday during business hours. Please provide us with a little time to get back to you.)
PRICES & POLICIES
A2 Screen Printing has the right to change and alter pricing without notice. We care for our clients and always try to keep our prices low and reasonable.