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Screen Printer for T-Shirt Printing Shops – What to Consider When Choosing?

Silkscreen printing on T-shirts is one of the most popular printing services in Vietnam – from corporate uniforms, team shirts, class shirts, event shirts to custom fashion designs.

That’s why many people starting a T-shirt printing business or looking to expand their workshop often ask:

“How to choose the right Screen Printer to print beautiful T-shirts quickly and cost-effectively?”

This article will help you understand the key factors to consider when selecting a Screen Printer for your T-shirt workshop – to avoid wasting money on the wrong purchase and to build a sustainable business.

Contents

1. Why is Screen Printing the No.1 choice for T-shirts?

  • Low ink cost, high profit margin

  • Bold colors, good adhesion on fabric

  • Ideal for large quantity printing – saves time

  • Works with many designs – logos, images, text

  • Easy to learn, simple machinery, low investment

Not only large workshops but even small shops and households can operate it easily and earn extra income.

2. Customer demand for T-shirt printing is highly diverse

  • Uniforms for companies, schools, organizations

  • Group, class, team-building shirts

  • Event, promotional shirts

  • Custom fashion T-shirts

  • Orders range from a few dozen to several thousand pieces

To fulfill this variety of orders, you need a versatile and suitable Screen Printer.

3. Flatbed Screen Printer – The Standard Choice for T-Shirts

Flatbed Screen Printers are specifically designed for printing on T-shirts because:

  • T-shirts have a flat surface – require a stable printing table

  • Silk screens are fixed in place to allow even ink penetration

  • Multicolor printing possible through overlay process

  • Simple to use, easy to learn and change designs

In short:
If you’re opening a T-shirt printing shop – a flatbed Screen Printer is a must-have.

4. Should You Choose an A4, A3, or A2 Flatbed Screen Printer?

A4 size (~21x29cm):

  • Cheapest – starting from ~7–10 million VND

  • Suitable for small chest or sleeve logos

  • Too small for full front prints

  • Only recommended for label/logo printing

A3 size (~30x42cm):

  • Most common for T-shirts

  • Can print medium-size designs on the front

  • Price from ~10–15 million VND

  • Suitable for small workshops or startups

A2 size (~42x59cm):

  • Handles large designs – full front prints

  • Ideal for premium orders or oversized shirts

  • Price from ~15–25 million VND

  • Suitable for expanding workshops, more diverse orders

Suggestions:

  • Low budget – just starting → A3

  • Want to go professional – wider product range → A2

5. Printing Table Quality – A Critical Factor

Customer concerns:

  • Cheap machines with warped printing tables

  • Misaligned colors, ink smudges

  • Screen frames not secured properly

TACHI guarantees:

  • Flat and sturdy tables with thick steel frames

  • Even ink distribution – sharp, clean prints

  • Minimal color misalignment when overlaying multiple layers

When choosing a Screen Printer for T-shirts, always check the table quality – don’t just go for the lowest price!

6. Easy Ink Pressure Adjustment

Printing on T-shirts requires the right amount of ink absorption:

  • Too much pressure → ink smudges

  • Too little pressure → ink doesn’t adhere

TACHI’s mechanical design allows easy adjustment of pressure, suitable for different fabrics: cotton, polyester, spandex.

Helps your workshop handle a variety of orders and avoid ruined shirts.

7. Number of Printing Tables and Expandability

  • Large workshops often need multiple tables for multiple workers

  • Beginners can start with a 1-table machine for lower capital

Suggestions:

  • Low budget → 1 flatbed printing table

  • Extra capital → add separate tables later
    TACHI can custom-build additional tables on request

8. Spare Parts, Maintenance, and Training

Big concern for customers: after purchase, they don’t know how to use it, and no one to fix it.

TACHI’s solution:

  • Locally made mechanical machines – readily available spare parts

  • Hands-on training: ink mixing, screen pulling, frame alignment

  • On-site maintenance – long-term support

  • Consultation on ink and screen frame selection

Gives customers confidence to pursue the trade, with no fear of being left with unusable equipment.

9. Capital Cost – Optimized for Beginners

Vietnamese flatbed Screen Printers are more affordable than imported ones.
TACHI offers a full price range:

  • A4: 7–10 million VND

  • A3: 10–15 million VND

  • A2: 15–25 million VND

Helps customers choose machines based on actual capital – avoiding over- or under-buying.

Makes it easier for individuals and families to start a business.

10. TACHI – All-in-One Solution for T-Shirt Printing Workshops

  • Manufacturer of high-quality A4, A3, A2 flatbed Screen Printers

  • Custom-built machines available

  • Support for professional T-shirt printing training

  • On-site warranty and maintenance

  • Always-in-stock spare parts

  • Full consultation to set up a workshop from A–Z

11. Conclusion

Choosing the right flatbed Screen Printer is the most important step when opening a T-shirt printing workshop.

  • Must match the print size – A4, A3, or A2

  • Solid and level printing table

  • Easy ink pressure adjustment

  • Simple maintenance, available parts

  • On-site training – confident to operate

Don’t just look at the cheapest option – invest wisely to get high-quality orders, retain customers, and grow sustainably.

Contact TACHI today for advice on choosing the best flatbed Screen Printer for your T-shirt workshop!

TACHI Mechanical Manufacturing and Trading Co., Ltd.

Address: 176, Nguyen Ai Quoc Street, Group 2, Quarter 1, Trang Dai Ward, Bien Hoa City, Dong Nai District, Vietnam.

Hotline/Whatsapp: +84 352 193 969

Email: tachi.customercare01@gmail.com

Website: //mayinluatachi.com