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# Studio Designer

## Overview

Studio Designer allows users to create custom apparel, with up to four design placements and a choice between direct-to-garment or embroidery printing.

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Designing merch is seamless and intuitive:&#x20;

1. **Select Apparel:** Choose a merch item to design.
2. **Confirm Settings:** Confirm print technique, color, and placement.
3. **Upload Artwork:** Upload artwork from your local drive.
4. **Adjust Artwork:** Modify size and location within the print area.
5. **Save Design:** Once satisfied with the selected placement, click **Save**.&#x20;

If finished, click **Next**. Otherwise, select another placement option to add another design.

## Print Techniques

Users can choose between two print techniques: Direct-to-Garment (DTG) or Embroidery.

### Direct-to-Garment

Your design will be printed directly to the fabric using specialized inkjet technology. This method produces vibrant, detailed designs and is ideal for custom apparel with complex graphics.

### Embroidery

Your design will be machine-embroidered on the product. Available embroidery options include left or center chest, right sleeve/wrist, and left sleeve/wrist. You can also add a DTG print to the back side.

## Print Areas

Print area sizes will differ based on the apparel and print technique selected. Please see table below for print area dimensions for each apparel item.

<table><thead><tr><th width="185">Print Technique</th><th width="181">Placement</th><th width="232">Apparal Types</th><th>Print Area (in)</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Direct-to-Garment</td><td>Full Front</td><td>Unisex Hoodie</td><td>12 x 12</td></tr><tr><td>Direct-to-Garment</td><td>Full Front</td><td>Unisex Tee, Sweatshirt, Long Sleeve, Womens Tee</td><td>12 x 16</td></tr><tr><td>Direct-to-Garment</td><td>Back</td><td>All</td><td>12 x 16</td></tr><tr><td>Direct-to-Garment</td><td>Left &#x26; Right Sleeve</td><td>Hoodie, Sweatshirt, Long Sleeve</td><td>3 x 12</td></tr><tr><td>Direct-to-Garment</td><td>Left &#x26; Right Sleeve</td><td>Unisex Tee</td><td>4 x 3.5</td></tr><tr><td>Embroidery</td><td>Left &#x26; Center Chest</td><td>All</td><td>4 x 4</td></tr><tr><td>Embroidery</td><td>Left &#x26; Right Wrist</td><td>Hoodie, Sweatshirt, Long Sleeve</td><td>2 x 3</td></tr><tr><td>Embroidery</td><td>Left &#x26; Right Sleeve</td><td>Unisex Tee &#x26; Womens Tee</td><td>2 x 3</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Product Base Prices

Most, but not all, merch products allow for  4 print areas, but only 1 print area is included in the base price. Please see table below for the base price of each apparel item.

<table><thead><tr><th width="232">Apparal Types</th><th width="185">Print Technique</th><th width="211">Included in Base Price</th><th>Base Price</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Premium Hoodie</td><td>Direct-to-Garment</td><td>Front or Back</td><td>$ 32.94</td></tr><tr><td>Premium Hoodie</td><td>Embroidery</td><td>Front or Back</td><td>$ 35.44</td></tr><tr><td>Long Sleeve Tee</td><td>Direct-to-Garment</td><td>Front or Back</td><td>$ 25.24</td></tr><tr><td>Long Sleeve Tee</td><td>Embroidery</td><td>Front or Back</td><td>$ 27.99</td></tr><tr><td>Organic Cotton T-Shirt</td><td>Direct-to-Garment</td><td>Front or Back</td><td>$ 20.74</td></tr><tr><td>Organic Cotton T-Shirt</td><td>Embroidery</td><td>Front or Back</td><td>$ 24.74</td></tr><tr><td>Eco Sweatshirt</td><td>Direct-to-Garment</td><td>Front or Back</td><td>$ 39.99</td></tr><tr><td>Eco Sweatshirt</td><td>Embroidery</td><td>Front or Back</td><td>$ 40.44</td></tr><tr><td>Women's Fitted Tee</td><td>Direct-to-Garment</td><td>Front or Back</td><td>$ 22.99</td></tr><tr><td>Women's Fitted Tee</td><td>Embroidery</td><td>Front or Back</td><td>$ 22.99</td></tr><tr><td>Premium Recycled Bomber Jacket</td><td>Embroidery</td><td>Front</td><td>$ 70.00</td></tr><tr><td>Faux Leather Bomber Jacket</td><td>Embroidery</td><td>Front</td><td>$ 72.00</td></tr><tr><td>Sherpa Denim Jacket</td><td>Embroidery</td><td>Front</td><td>$ 75.00</td></tr><tr><td>Premium Pique Polo Shirt</td><td>Direct-to-Film</td><td>Front or Back</td><td>$ 29.00</td></tr><tr><td>Premium Pique Polo Shirt</td><td>Embroidery</td><td>Front or Back</td><td>$ 31.00</td></tr><tr><td>Faded Oversized Tee</td><td>Direct-to-Film</td><td>Front or Back</td><td>$ 34.00</td></tr><tr><td>Faded Oversized Tee</td><td>Embroidery</td><td>Front or Back</td><td>$ 34.00</td></tr><tr><td>Oversized Hoodie</td><td>Direct-to-Film</td><td>Front or Back</td><td>$ 46.00</td></tr><tr><td>Oversized Hoodie</td><td>Embroidery</td><td>Front or Back</td><td>$ 48.00</td></tr><tr><td>Tie-Dye Hoodie</td><td>Embroidery</td><td>Front</td><td>$ 70.00</td></tr><tr><td>Soft Shell Jacket</td><td>Embroidery</td><td>Front</td><td>$ 100.00</td></tr><tr><td>Women's Cropped Sweatshirt</td><td>Direct-to-Garment</td><td>Front or Back</td><td>$ 37.00</td></tr><tr><td>Women's Cropped Sweatshirt</td><td>Embroidery</td><td>Front or Back</td><td>$ 39.00</td></tr><tr><td>Women's Cropped Hoodie</td><td>Direct-to-Garment</td><td>Front or Back</td><td>$ 38.00</td></tr><tr><td>Women's Cropped Hoodie</td><td>Embroidery</td><td>Front or Back</td><td>$ 40.00</td></tr><tr><td>Fleece Sweatpants</td><td>Direct-to-Garment</td><td>Front</td><td>$  34.00</td></tr><tr><td>Fleece Sweatpants</td><td>Embroidery</td><td>Front</td><td>$ 35.00</td></tr><tr><td>Embroidered Dad Hat</td><td>Embroidery</td><td>Front</td><td>$ 25.00</td></tr><tr><td>Cuffed &#x26; Embroidered Beanie</td><td>Embroidery</td><td>Front</td><td>$ 25.00</td></tr><tr><td>Foam Trucker Hat</td><td>Embroidery</td><td>Front</td><td>$ 20.00</td></tr><tr><td>Heavyweight Long Sleeve</td><td>Direct-to-Film</td><td>Front or Back</td><td>$ 31.00</td></tr><tr><td>Heavyweight Long Sleeve</td><td>Embroidery</td><td>Front or Back</td><td>$ 33.00</td></tr><tr><td>Zip Up Hoodie</td><td>Direct-to-Garment</td><td>Front or Back</td><td>$ 42.00</td></tr><tr><td>Zip Up Hoodie</td><td>Embroidery</td><td>Front or Back</td><td>$ 43.00</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Product Extras & Costs

Costs vary based on print technique and placement options. Below is a breakdown of placement costs for each print technique:

### Direct-to-Garment (DTG)

* **Full Front:** Included in base price
* **Back:** $8.50
* **Right Sleeve:** $7.00
* **Left Sleeve:** $7.00

### Embroidery

* **Left or Center Chest:** Included in base price
* **Back (DTG):** $8.50
* **Right Sleeve/Wrist:** $7.00
* **Left Sleeve/Wrist:** $7.00