Screen Printing Services in Malaysia
Screen printing for custom T-shirts, staff apparel and promotional apparel ordered in bulk by businesses and organisations. See how the method works, whether it suits your artwork and garment, and what to prepare for a quotation.
Your quotation confirms the exact minimum, schedule and pricing. We reply during business hours. Business hours: Monday–Friday: 9:00 AM–6:00 PM. Saturday: Closed. Sunday and public holidays: Closed.
What Is Screen Printing?
Screen printing pushes ink through a prepared mesh screen onto a garment or other substrate. How the screens are prepared depends on your artwork and the colours in it.
Artwork is prepared
Your artwork is prepared so it can be transferred to a screen. Multi-colour designs are separated by colour.
Screens are made
A mesh screen is prepared from the artwork. Designs with several colours generally need a separate screen for each colour.
Ink is applied
Ink is pushed through the open areas of the screen onto the garment, one colour at a time where more than one is used.
The print is set
The printed ink is dried or cured so that it sets on the garment.
General overview. This describes screen printing as a method. It is not a statement about specific equipment, ink systems or technical limits; these are confirmed in your quotation where they affect your project.
When Is Screen Printing Suitable?
Five things usually decide whether screen printing is the right match for an order.
| Consideration | General guidance | What to tell us |
|---|---|---|
| Artwork & colours | Typically efficient for bold artwork with a limited number of solid colours. Detailed full-colour artwork is design dependent, and we will say if another method may fit better. | Your logo or artwork, and how many colours it uses if you know. |
| Quantity & number of designs | Screens are prepared for each design, so the method is generally better suited to larger quantities of the same design. Our minimum is 50 pcs per design. | Total quantity and how many different designs you need. |
| Garment, fabric & colour | Ink sits on top of the fabric. Suitability varies with fabric, garment colour and construction, so your garment is assessed before the order is confirmed. | The garment you have in mind, or what it will be used for, and its colour. |
| Placement & intended use | Print position, print size and how hard the garment will be worn all affect the artwork setup and the right method. | Where the print goes, approximate dimensions, who will wear it and how. |
| Schedule & garment care | Screen printing typically takes 7–15 working days from artwork approval and payment confirmation, plus shipping. Care expectations are worth settling early; see the FAQ below. | The date you need the garments by and where they should be delivered. |
This is general guidance, not a guarantee. Suitability and value depend on the actual garment, artwork, order and production requirements, and your quotation confirms the method we recommend.
Screen Printing Compared with Other Methods
A compatibility guide, not a ranking. Each method suits different artwork, garments and quantities.
| Factor | Screen Printing | Heat Transfer Printing (DTF) | Embroidery | Sublimation Printing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Bulk orders with bold, solid-colour artwork | Detailed, full-colour graphics and multi-colour artwork | Professional logo branding on corporate apparel | Full-colour polyester sportswear and performance apparel |
| Colour range | Efficient for a limited number of solid colours | Full colour, no colour limit | Limited by the thread colours used | Full colour, dye-based |
| Feel on garment | Ink sits on top of the fabric | Ink sits on top of the fabric | Raised, stitched texture | Dyed into the fabric, with no separate layer |
| Common garments | Event T-shirts, staff apparel, promotional apparel | T-shirts, polos, promotional apparel | Polo shirts, corporate shirts, jackets and caps | Primarily polyester apparel such as jerseys and teamwear |
| Setup consideration | Screens are prepared for the artwork and its colours | Suitable for detailed designs without traditional screen separation | Digitising is included with some orders; otherwise a separate charge applies, confirmed in your quotation | Product and fabric dependent |
| Minimum per design | 50 pcs | 20 pcs | 30 pcs | 50 pcs |
| Typical lead time | 7–15 working days | 7–15 working days | 7–15 working days | 15–25 working days |
Lead times are typical, counted from artwork approval and payment confirmation, plus shipping. Minimums and suitability depend on the garment, decoration method and order specification; your quotation confirms the exact minimum, schedule and pricing. Mixed decoration on one garment (for example an embroidered logo plus a printed graphic) is a question for our team.
Apparel to Consider for Screen Printing
Starting points from our apparel range. Suitability depends on the fabric, colour and construction of the specific garment, so each one is assessed before your order is confirmed.
Polo & Collar Shirts
Common for staff apparel. Suitability for screen printing is product dependent, and embroidery is also a common option for polos, so tell us about your logo and we will advise.
Hoodies & Pullovers
Garment construction and fabric are assessed before we confirm screen printing for hoodies.
Oversized T-Shirts
Print placement and size are confirmed with you, and the garment is assessed before screen printing is confirmed.
Not on this list? Many other garments can be customised, and screen printing may or may not suit them. Browse all products, or ask us about the garment you have in mind.
What to Prepare for Your Quotation
There is no single price for screen printing; exact pricing depends on these details. Partial information is fine, and we will confirm the rest in your quotation.
You can request a quotation before your artwork is ready. We check supplied artwork for production suitability and flag any issue before production proceeds. Logo redesign, graphic design, vectorisation and complex artwork preparation are not included, so please supply print-ready artwork. For artwork guidance, see How To Order.
- Garment or product preference
- Quantity
- Size breakdown, if known
- Artwork or logo
- Garment colour
- Print placement and approximate dimensions
- Number of print colours, if known
- Delivery location and required date
How Screen Printing Orders Work
From your first message to delivery, in this order.
Submit your requirements
Garment, quantity, sizes, artwork and delivery requirements.
Receive your quotation
Your product, customisation method and pricing, confirmed in writing.
Confirm your order
Confirm the order and pay the standard 50% deposit (unless your quotation states otherwise). A plain, unprinted sample can be requested before you confirm a bulk order; a printed sample can be requested after you confirm it (additional fee).
Approve the artwork
Approve your artwork before production. A basic digital mockup is provided at no additional charge for your approval, after order confirmation and deposit.
Production
Production starts after order confirmation, the deposit and artwork approval. Quality checks are conducted before delivery; checks may vary by product and printing method.
Delivery
Delivery to Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah, Sarawak and Labuan, subject to the applicable delivery arrangements.
Screen printing minimum and lead time
| Method | Minimum per design | Typical lead time |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Printing | 50 pcs | 7–15 working days |
Lead times are typical, counted from artwork approval and payment confirmation, plus shipping. They depend on artwork approval, your order requirements, production and delivery. Rush orders are subject to capacity, and additional charges may apply. Your quotation confirms the exact minimum, schedule and pricing.
Why Choose TshirtPrint2u?
- Since 2017Registered Malaysian business
- 1,000+Projects Completed
- 300+Corporate Clients
Company-wide figures across all customisation methods, not specific to screen printing.
Four methods, one team
Screen printing, Heat Transfer Printing (DTF), embroidery and sublimation are all offered, so if your artwork or garment suits another method better, we can say so and quote it instead.
Built for organisations
- Formal quotations for corporate and organisational orders
- Supplied artwork checked for production suitability
- Basic digital mockup at no additional charge for your approval, after order confirmation and deposit
Screen Printing FAQs
Quantities, timing, artwork, garments and care.
Screen printing pushes ink through a prepared mesh screen onto the garment. The screen is prepared from your artwork, and designs with several colours generally need a separate screen for each colour. This is a general description of the method; your quotation confirms what is suitable for your garment and artwork.
Screen printing starts from 50 pieces per design. The exact minimum depends on the garment, method and design, and your quotation confirms the exact minimum, schedule and pricing.
Typical lead time for screen-printed apparel is 7–15 working days, counted from artwork approval and payment confirmation, plus shipping. It depends on artwork approval, your order requirements, production and delivery. Rush orders are subject to capacity, and additional charges may apply.
Provide your logo or artwork if you have it, together with the garment, quantity, garment colour, print placement and approximate size, number of print colours (if known) and delivery details. You can request a quotation before sending artwork. We check supplied artwork for production suitability and flag any issue before production proceeds. Logo redesign, graphic design, vectorisation and complex artwork preparation are not included, so please supply print-ready artwork.
It depends on the garment’s fabric, colour and construction. Event T-shirts, staff apparel and promotional apparel are common applications, but suitability varies by product, so we assess your garment before the order is confirmed. Tell us what you have in mind and we will advise.
Both place a graphic on top of the fabric. Screen printing is typically efficient for a limited number of solid colours, while Heat Transfer Printing (DTF) suits detailed, full-colour graphics and multi-colour artwork without traditional screen separation. The minimum is 50 pieces per design for screen printing and 20 pieces per design for Heat Transfer Printing (DTF). Neither is always the better choice; it depends on your artwork, garment and quantity.
Use the quotation form or the quick quote option on this page, or message us on WhatsApp. Tell us the garment, quantity, sizes, artwork, colours and delivery requirements; partial information is fine. We reply to quotation requests during business hours. Business hours: Monday–Friday: 9:00 AM–6:00 PM. Saturday: Closed. Sunday and public holidays: Closed.
Follow the garment’s care label. As general guidance for printed apparel, wash it inside out, avoid bleach and excessive heat, and do not iron directly over the print. Durability depends on the garment material, how the print is applied and how it is cared for.
Request Your Screen Printing Quote
Share the garment, quantity, artwork and delivery details you have. Your quotation confirms the suitable method, minimum, schedule and pricing.
Have these ready (partial is fine)
- Garment or product preference
- Quantity and size breakdown, if known
- Artwork or logo (or ‘will send later’)
- Garment colour
- Print placement and approximate dimensions
- Number of print colours, if known
- Delivery location and date needed