NEW Small Order Section Full colour print on a one off t shirt
Fair Trade & Organic hoodies See our Ethical section
Customised Hoodies Over 30 styles available online
NEW Small Order Section Full colour print on a one off t shirt
Fair Trade & Organic hoodies See our Ethical section
Customised Hoodies Over 30 styles available online
Acorn printing aim to supply quality clothing and personalisation at a competitive price to the UK and European clients. To this end we offer friendly helpful service and have in house design and manufacture so as to control all the process from start to finish of a project.
We employ the latest manufacturing technology and ensure our staff are trained and kept abreast of best practice.
We only supply clothing from Companies we believe have ethical standards that are acceptable to World manufacturing standards.
Acorn Printing does not disclose any buyer’s information to third parties.
We are committed to protecting your privacy. We will only use the information that we collect from you lawfully (in accordance with the Data protection act 1998)
We collect information for two reasons: firstly, to process your order and secondly to provide you with the best possible service. Acorn or its agents do not transfer your data to third parties.
The type of information we collect about you includes:
Your name
Address
Phone number
Email address
Your club, group, school, company etc.
Acorn will never collect sensitive information about you without your explicit consent. The information we hold will be accurate and up to date. You can check the information that we hold about you by emailing us. If you find any inaccuracies we will delete or correct it promptly.
In accordance with the Privacy & Electronic Communications Act passed into Law 11th Dec 2003, We do not send random marketing emails to personal addresses (spam) that have never contacted Acorn or it’s agents.
We may use technology to track the patterns of behaviour of visitors to our site. This can include the use of a “cookie” which would be stored on your own browser. You can modify your browser to prevent this happening. The information collected in this way can be used to identify you unless you modify your browser setting.
If you have any questions regarding our policy you should email:
marketing@acorn-printing.co.uk
Acorn Printing Services Ltd.
Acorn House
Falkland Close
Charter Avenue Industrial Estate
Canley
Coventry
CV4 8AU
Telephone
Telephone +44 (0) 24 7669 4466
Fax +44 (0) 2476 464059
Printed T Shirts FAQs
Thinking of buying a printed t shirt online? Not quite sure? We have compiled a list of frequently asked questions to help reassure you a printed t shirt from Acorn Printing is a printed t shirt you will be happy with.
Frequently Asked Questions
The web is only one of Acorn’s marketing methods and we cannot put all our range on display. If you are looking for something special then please contact us and we will try to help. Alternately we have a large brochure, which we can send out on request. Please email us your details and we will pop one in the post.
If you see a garment that you would like without any personalisation then simply email us and we will be happy to quote.
Our prices include some printing and in most cases FREE artwork, however as customer’s requirements vary so much we have devised a simple quotation form for you to complete online and send just press the button to submit. We try to respond within 24 hrs, if further information is needed we will contact you either by email or telephone if you have supplied the details.
There are many colour and print variations plus styles of garments not to mention the embroidery options you are able to choose from with Acorn. The easy to use quote forms allows us to give you what you want without having to take second choice.
With the range of processes we use at Acorn we can in most cases a minimum quantity of 5 items.
Screen printed garments with multi colours do however have a minimum order level of 20 off due to the requirement of making the silk screens.
In our online catalogue a discount structure is shown. For very large orders please contact us for a quotation.
The size availability is shown in the catalogue for all the range of clothing. It is important to remember that there may be a little shrinkage over time and it is always better to go for one size larger if unsure. Personalised garments cannot be returned or exchanged due to size as they are produced to the customers needs only.
As manufacturer's idea of small medium and large differ we do include on the web site chest sizes. The sizes shown are to fit chest size shown.
If you are buying for someone else always check with them or go for that safety net of one size bigger. Remember its better to be a little large than not to fit at all.
The simple answer is yes. Email your requirements and we will quote by return.
We get artwork sketched from an idea right through to artwork supplied by graphic artists. Using the latest CAD CAM computer systems we can turn your idea into finished artwork in most cases free of charge.
If the customer wants multi coloured highly complex designs and they want Acorn to supply the artwork, they would be quoted as part of the overall quote.
If specific colours such as pantones are needed to conform with corporate imaging, then this is possible with screen printing however with embroidery only very near matches are possible due to the thread colours available.
This depends on the size of order and where it’s going. Generally in the UK smaller parcels are sent by royal mail and TNT sends the medium to large despatches. The delivery date is agreed at time of quotation and forms part of the offer. If dead lines are critical we should be informed when requesting the quote.
Many customers view the web site and choose to call us on our free phone number displayed on the home page.
Today many thousands of credit card transactions take place every day without problem. At Acorn we use a secure encrypted site, which means a very high level of security. We have chosen as our partner HSBC as one of the Worlds largest banks and online secure payment provider.
We are also very happy to take credit card payment by phone or by Cheque prior to shipment.
Normal VAT regulations apply on all UK purchases. Overseas depending on destination will vary. Any import duty tariffs applied by the country of receipt will be the responsibility of the purchaser.
In the rare event of there been a problem, Acorn should be notified within 2 days of receipt by email or letter. The garment or product should be returned. If the product is found to be faulty then it will be replaced and the cost of returning the goods refunded to the customer. This does not affect your statutory rights as a consumer.
Please see our comprehensive details regarding information under the heading of Privacy Policy Which is to be found by pressing the Help Desk button.
The following terms and conditions are written with the intent to make our web site a safe site to use and that the terms and conditions are set down under English law.
Acorn Printing Services Ltd will not reproduce any unlicensed copyrighted material from any source. The persons supplying any artwork should ensure that it is original or that they have permission to reproduce the work whether it is photographic, artistic or the written word. Acorn retains the right to refuse to reproduce any work that they believe to be unlicensed.
These terms and conditions contain the full terms & conditions between you the customer and APS relating to your purchase. You are responsible for reading all information in these terms and conditions fully. If any of these terms are held to be invalid or unenforceable, those terms will be struck out and the other terms remain.
All material and software Copyright © Acorn Printing Services Limited. All rights reserved. It is strictly prohibited to copy, publish or redistribute any of the material and software contained in any of the APS websites.
Every purchase you make shall be deemed performed in England. These Terms and Conditions shall be governed, construed and interpreted in accordance with the laws of England and Wales.
Embroidered Clothing looks and feels a little more special than printed clothing. Polo or Pique shirts along with sweatshirts suit Embroidery particularly if smaller designs are required or the garments are to be used in an environment where quality is being promoted. Embroidered designs can be produced in small or large amounts and once the initial Jacquard has been made then the design can be repeated at a later date quite simply.
Most articles of Clothing can be embroidered, however some are designed to be, by having linings etc that can be split to allow the garment under the machine. We can help you choose the right clothing for embroidery
A Jacquard or digitisation today is a design that has been transferred from the graphics package on the PC to the Embroidery machine and therefore is stored electronically for future use.
The Jacquard or design is charged by the amount of stitches in the design. Once we have seen the design or sketch we can then quote for the jacquard based on its size. Please remember the Jacquard cost is only incurred on the first order. It can be reused without cost on repeat orders.
The cost of a jacquard is approx £12 per 1000 stitches although on the larger designs a discount structure exists. We will quote for each design. A design for the LHB (left hand breast) can vary from 1000 stitches to 8000 with the average being about 3 to 4 thousand.
There are many shades of Cotton available, An embroidered design can have up to 12 colours, although most generally have only two to four colours.
The prices quoted in the price lists include 1 colour print in one position.
Note prices quoted exclude VAT.
Artwork for this is FREE. Screen charges are as follows:
NOTE! Screen charges are only made on the first order. Repeat orders do not incur screen charges.
We screen print from 1 to 6 colours, each colour requires a screen, with a minimum of only 20 off garments being required per order. MINIMUM ORDER 20
No screens required
For printing less than 10 garments i.e. Only 5 required or where multi colours such as photographs require printing then this is ideal. Note this process can only be performed on white and some coloured garments. MINIMUM ORDER 5
DTG or Direct to garment printing is a new technology that Acorn has invested in. This process allows short runs of multi coloured designs to be printed direct onto the garment.
We only use the best quality garments. All our clothing has been pre shrunk, however please ensure that the washing instructions are followed and never BOIL any of the garments. The ink used is colour fast but like all plastisol based inks must not be Ironed. Damage will be caused to the design if these instructions are not followed. Always Iron the Printed Logo from the inside.
Simple artwork with one or two colours is FREE. However we may have to charge if the artwork is very complicated or involves a great deal of work. We will inform you of any costs prior to starting any work.
On silkscreen printing has a screen made for each colour. The charge is a one off charge on the first order only and is not applied on repeat orders. Screen charges are at the top of this page.
We do offer a very extensive Embroidery service please call for quotation. There is a cost for the jacquard or digitisation which is the cost to prepare the design for embroidery. This is only incurred on the first order.
Using computer graphics and laser printing we can produce transfers for printing one off garments with your photograph or artwork. This method is ideal for producing short runs of multi colour work on most garments.
Using the latest technology Acorn can supply garments and gifts in small or large quantities. From your favourite photo to the Company Logo. We have a process to suit your needs.
Acorn only uses the best quality fabrics from leading suppliers, that’s why our customers come back time after time.
Garment Colours
The Colours shown are only shown as samples. Please note you cannot consider them to be exact as your monitor set up can vary considerably.
Ink and Thread Colours
If Company colours are pantone then we can match these on request, however thread colours can only be matched to the nearest available.
Depending on the size of the order and the amount of artwork required delivery dates are agreed at the quotation and acceptance by the customer. If the delivery date is critical due to the garments being used for an event, holiday etc then please state the date required at the time of filling in the request for a quote form.
Vat is charged where appropriate. Export orders subject to import duty in the customers own country are the responsibility of the customer.
Delivery charges are shown at time of quotation and agreed at customers’ acceptance of order. Delivery will be by Royal Mail or carrier subject to size of shipment.
Whilst we only use quality garments and goods, many of the articles contain cotton. Today most cottons are pre shrunk however when washing any garment the washing instructions should be followed as washing to hot can result in shrinkage and possible damage to the material or print, therefore ruining your item of clothing.
PLEASE FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS on the garment label.
