London T Shirt Printers & Custom Clothing
Fifth Column offer Screen Printing, Embroidery, DTF & More
Our Services
Screen Printing
Need printing on shirts? Well, each of our state-of-the-art machines can print 600 garments an hour. We’ve got the process down to a fine art.
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Embroidery
Embroidery is a stunning way to showcase your brand on all types of clothing whether on jackets, hats, bags and workwear.
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DTG artwork is printed straight onto the garment using a specialized inkjet printer resulting in a higher resolution print.
Learn MoreDirect to Film (DTF) Printing
Your small order solution, with no minimum, our high quality DTF printing service is ideal when you only want a few shirts.
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Get your garments retail ready: custom labelling, hem tagging, poly bagging & applying stickers can all be done at Fifth Column.
Learn MoreBulk Wholesale T-Shirt Printing
Need lots of custom printed t-shirts? We’re London t shirt printers with decades of experience and can print thousands of tees a day.
Learn MoreCharity T-Shirt Printing
We have a long history of creating high quality custom merchandise for the charity sector and we are active in local events and causes.
Learn MoreWorkwear Printing
Get custom work clothing with our high quality bespoke uniforms, printed or embroidered so you will always leave a good impression.
Learn MoreHigh Quality T-Shirt Printing Service
If you need high quality printed tee shirts, large or small quantities, Fifth Column have got you covered. T-shirt printing is in our DNA, how we began and what we’ve been doing for a long time. So, whether you’re a band looking to design your own t shirt, a charity in need of promotional shirts, established company or online start-up brand, Fifth Column can help. We’re London t shirt printers who’ve been printing personalised t-shirts for over 45 years now and deliver the best results. Professionally printed tees, whatever artwork and garment you’ve got in mind. We’re talking great prints, proper customer service, and competitive pricing.
Our Humble Origins
All clothing printers start somewhere and t-shirt printing is where it all started for us. We were the punk rock print shop, London t-shirt printers with a passion for brilliant ink and crafting awesome custom shirts. Our story starts in 1977 with a group of friends designing and hand printing on shirts. Now-iconic punk rock t-shirts for bands like X-ray Spex, The Clash, The Jam and The Damned. They cured those hand printed tees in tumble dryers at a local laundrette on Kilburn High Road and sold them outside London gigs. We’re still here, UK based screen printers London all the way, busily printing. After working for many years from a space above the landmark Kentish Town station, we moved to our 11,000 sq. ft North London facility in 2013.
Get a QuoteFast & Efficient Custom Prints
From first contact to finished product, choosing Fifth Column as your customisation company is a good move. Printing on shirts is what we do. Plus lots more besides. You’re partnering with clothing printers who care about you and your requirements and have the know-how to turn that inspired design into a stunning custom print. And, we’ll be with you at every step – quote request, artwork mock-up and approval, finding the ideal garment for your design, right through production to shipping.
Our t shirt printing shops London turnaround times vary, every order is unique, but 7 to 10 working days is an average. However, our Express Printing Service can be ready within 24 hours. With printing t shirts London can have advantages!
Official Stanley Stella Dealer
High volume screen printers in London, we’re an award-winning Stanley Stella clothing dealer. And very proud of the fact because Stanley Stella are officially one of the world’s most sustainable brands. As high quality clothing printers, we believe you can’t beat responsibly manufactured merchandise that’s specifically made to be printed and embroidered. We also source from a variety of other ethical garment suppliers that share our outlook. This is garment decoration with a difference, at Fifth Column standards and service are key watchwords. We love to print and embroider ethical, organic, and Fair Wear products. After all, as t-shirt printers, we know that premium printing looks even better on superior quality blank merchandise.
Get a QuoteHow We Can Help Your Business
Small print run or bulk order, screen printing London style or DTF digital transfers, your business is in safe hands. We treat every project as though it were our own. This is personalisation with a genuine personal touch. And our state of the art screen printing carousels can print thousands of full colour, custom t shirts every day. In short, bulk wholesale t-shirt printing is one of our specialities. Plus, our principled approach to business offers that all-important eco-ethical assurance. We can find an environmentally conscious option for you and your customers with our wide experience in sourcing sustainable blank merchandise. Think organic cotton, Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) certified customisable garments, clothing with recycled content, and vegan-friendly inks. And with printed t shirts London is a great location.
Our Other Printing Services
We may have started out screen printing London band shirts but nowadays it’s not all about t-shirt printing. Yes, our working days are still filled with customised t shirts, but our services have expanded to span the spectrum for personalised clothing. High quality embroidery, direct to garment (DTG) printing and garment finishing services ensure we can offer you a comprehensive customisation solution. The t-shirt printing expertise remains, but we also supply superb custom polo shirts, outstanding rebranded hoodies and much, much more besides. All printed and embroidered to the highest professional standards, whatever the type of merchandise and decoration.
FAQ's
Which type of printing is best on Tshirt?
The best type of printing on t-shirts depends on the desired outcome and budget. However, direct-to-film printing (DTF) is considered as one of the top t-shirt printing techniques, which allows designs to be printed onto a specialized PET film using adhesive powder and heat before being transferred onto the t-shirt. DTF enables vibrant colors, intricate designs, and high-quality prints to be achieved on different fabrics, including cotton, polyester, and blends.
What material is best for t-shirt printing?
It’s generally accepted that cotton is the best t-shirt fabric on which to print. Put simply, cotton has a natural absorbency which makes it a receptive surface for ink.
What is the most popular t-shirt printing method?
Screen printing, an ancient art now automated, is the best known technique for printing t-shirts. Although, there are several others such as direct to garment, dye-sublimation, and vinyl heat transfer. But, screen printing is enduringly popular – it produces a high quality print and, for big quantities, it’s still the cheapest t-shirt printing available.
How much does it cost to print shirts?
The cost of printing t-shirts depends on a number of factors. For example, the quantity of shirts printed, the design, the cost of the blank tees and type of printing.
Still need help? No problem, get in touch, our experts are on hand to answer all of your questions. Also, be sure to check out our printing and embroidery blog which has a wealth of information about t-shirt printing, custom embroidery and associated subjects.