The method behind the shirts
Custom screen printing in Burnet, Texas, using screen printed transfers.
We use screen printed transfers for custom apparel at Texas Obsession. The design is printed in ink onto a transfer sheet, then applied to each garment with a heat press. It delivers the familiar look of screen printing while making small orders practical and larger runs possible.
Start with the honest answer
What is a screen printed transfer?
A screen printed transfer is a design made with screen printing ink on a temporary carrier sheet. A heat press moves the ink design from that sheet onto a shirt, hoodie, or sweatshirt. With direct screen printing, the ink is pushed through a screen onto each garment instead.
Both methods use screen printed ink. We apply the finished transfer to the garment; we do not put each shirt under a printing screen. That distinction matters if you are comparing shops or requesting a particular production method.
Screen printed ink, made on a transfer sheet, then heat applied to the apparel you chose.
From idea to finished shirt
How we make custom screen printed transfer apparel.
Prepare the artwork.
Bring a finished logo, a sketch, or a starting idea. We help make the design print ready and confirm its size and placement.
Choose garments and quantities.
Pick the shirts, sweatshirts, or hoodies and tell us the sizes, approximate quantity, and deadline. We confirm what will work for the specific order.
Print the transfer, then press it.
The design is screen printed on a carrier sheet. We position that transfer and apply it to each garment with a heat press using settings appropriate for the transfer and fabric.
Check the finished pieces.
Artwork, placement, garments, timing, and price are agreed on before production. The finished apparel is checked before it goes to you.
The useful difference
Screen printed transfers vs. direct screen printing.
The finished look can be very similar because both can use screen printed ink. The difference is where the ink is printed first and how each shirt is finished.
Traditional method
Direct screen printing
- Where the ink goes first
- Through a screen, directly onto each garment.
- How production works
- Screens are set up for the design; each garment is printed and cured.
- Often strongest fit
- Large, consistent runs where setup cost is spread across many pieces.
Our method
Screen printed transfers
- Where the ink goes first
- Onto a carrier sheet, then onto each garment by heat press.
- How production works
- Transfers are prepared for the artwork; garments are pressed as the order is assembled.
- Often strongest fit
- Smaller or repeat orders, with a process that also scales to larger groups.
Fabric, ink, design coverage, and application can change the hand feel and final appearance. We can discuss the right approach for your artwork instead of promising that every method feels identical.
Small runs welcome. Bigger ones too.
Can screen printed transfers cost less?
For a smaller order, transfers can reduce the work and setup involved in printing directly on every garment. That can make a short run more economical while keeping a screen printed ink look. The same workflow can serve a larger order, especially when you want consistent art across many pieces or expect to reorder.
There is no universal “cheaper” method. Direct screen printing can become more economical at high quantities, and a transfer quote changes with the artwork and garment. We quote the actual job before anything is made.
What shapes the quote
- Number of garments and sizes
- Artwork detail and ink colors
- Shirt or sweatshirt choice
- Print size, placement, and deadline
If you need a few shirts for a family, a batch for a business, or a larger group order, send us the details. We will confirm the best fit and price for your project. See how smaller orders work or explore business shirts.
Questions people ask
Screen printing questions, answered plainly.
Is a screen printed transfer real screen printing?
Yes. The design is screen printed with ink onto a transfer sheet. The ink reaches the garment through heat pressing rather than direct printing on the shirt.
Is it the same as vinyl or DTF?
No. Vinyl is cut material, and DTF is digitally printed film. Our method uses screen printed ink on a carrier sheet. The best method still depends on the art, fabric, and order.
Will the print look and feel like a direct screen print?
It can have a very similar look and feel. The exact result depends on the transfer, ink coverage, fabric, and application, so we review the design and garment before production.
Can I order a small batch or a larger run?
Both are worth asking about. Send the quantity and deadline you have in mind; we will confirm what is practical and quote the actual order.
Can you help with my logo or artwork?
Yes. Our graphic design background helps us prepare a finished design or develop an early idea for apparel.
Where is Texas Obsession based?
We are based in Burnet, Texas. Start with a request and we will work through the garment, design, timing, and delivery details with you.
Made for your people
Have a custom shirt idea?
Tell us what you want to make and roughly how many pieces you need. We will help with the art, garment, print method, and quote.