Express T-Shirt Printing in 48 Hours

Fast T-Shirt Printing Without Cutting Corners

Sometimes the date is fixed and the time is short: a launch brought forward, an event that crept up on you, or merch that sold out halfway through a tour. Our express printing service is built for exactly those moments. Standard orders take six to seven business days, but when you need printed t-shirts, hoodies or workwear sooner, we move your job up the production schedule and get it to you in 48 hours, or the next day if you need it within 24 hours.

An express order gets the same care as any other job. You still receive a free visual proof, the same quality garments and the same standard of print, just on a much shorter timeline. Tell us your deadline when you get in touch and your Account Manager will come back to you within 15 minutes to confirm what is possible.

Express Turnaround Options

Which Printing Method Is Fastest?

The quickest route depends on your quantity and design. For orders under 25 units, Direct to Garment or Direct to Film printing is usually fastest, because there are no screens to prepare and full colour designs print in a single pass. From 25 units upwards, screen printing is often the better choice, depending on the number of colours in your artwork, as each colour needs its own screen. Tell us your deadline and we will recommend the method that gets your order to you on time.

What We Can Print on Express

Rush orders are not just for t-shirts. We regularly turn around printed hoodies, sweatshirts, polo shirts and workwear on express, as well as custom t-shirts for events, staff and launches. Everything is subject to stock, so we check your garments as soon as your enquiry arrives and suggest a close alternative if your first choice is not available in time.

Express Merchandise

Fast turnaround is not only for clothing. A selected range of promotional products can be branded and delivered within 48 hours of approving your proof, including printed water bottles. See our express merchandise page, or browse the full promotional merchandise range.

How to Get Your Order Out Faster

A few things make the biggest difference to how quickly we can turn an order around:

• Have your artwork ready. Vector files (.ai, .eps or a vector PDF) go straight to print without needing to be redrawn.
• Confirm your sizes and quantities. A full size breakdown means we can pick your garments the moment you order.
• Share your delivery date and address. We plan production backwards from the day you need your order.
• Be ready to pay. Bank transfer is our preferred method and card payments are accepted too. Production starts as soon as payment is received, unless you have an approved credit account.
• Approve your proof promptly. Nothing goes on press until you sign it off, so a quick reply saves time.

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Express Printing Across the UK

We deliver express orders right across the UK, including same day courier delivery for urgent jobs in London, and to Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds, Glasgow and Bristol. Express is popular with sports events, marketing agencies and bands on tour, and you can see every location we cover on our site map.

Express Printing FAQs

How fast can you print t-shirts?

Our standard express service delivers within 48 hours of proof approval. Next day and same day are available on request, depending on your quantity, garments and our production schedule, so call us on 0208 064 1315 to check.

Can you print t-shirts the same day?

Sometimes, yes. Same day printing is available on request for urgent orders, depending on the quantity, the garments and our production schedule. Call us as early in the day as possible so we can check, and we will arrange a same day courier if it can be done.

Do you offer next day t-shirt printing?

Yes, next day printing is available on request when you need your order within 24 hours. Have your artwork, sizes and delivery address ready and approve your proof quickly, as that gives us the best chance of getting it to you the next day.

How long does a standard order take?

Standard orders take six to seven business days from proof approval. If you need your order sooner than that, ask for express when you request your quote.

Does express printing cost more?

Express pricing depends on the quantity, garments, print method and how quickly you need your order. Your Account Manager will confirm the full cost with your quote, so you know exactly what you are paying before anything goes into production.

Which garments can you print on express?

Most popular t-shirts, hoodies, sweatshirts and polo shirts can be printed on express, subject to stock. We check availability as soon as your enquiry arrives and suggest an alternative if your first choice is not in stock.

Can you deliver straight to an event?

Yes. We can deliver to your office, an event venue or a festival site, and for the tightest deadlines we can arrange a same day courier.

What do I need to send to get started?

Your artwork, the garments and colours you want, the size breakdown, print positions, and your delivery date and address. The more of this you include when you request a quote, the faster we can get started.