Screen Printing Process Explained: From Design to Delivery

If you’ve ever ordered custom t-shirts, you’ve probably wondered:

👉 What actually happens after I place my order?

From your first idea to the moment your shirts arrive, there’s a full process happening behind the scenes — and it plays a big role in how your final product turns out.

At Sunday Cool, we’ve built our entire system around making that process simple, fast, and enjoyable — while still delivering high-quality, super-soft custom apparel.

Here’s what the screen printing process looks like from start to finish.

Learn how the screen printing process works from start to finish. Discover how custom t-shirts are made with design, printing, and fast turnaround.

Screen Printing Process Explained: From Design to Delivery

Step 1: It Starts With a Conversation

Every great shirt starts with understanding the bigger picture.

When you begin your order, you’re connected with a Project Advisor who helps guide the entire process.

This isn’t just about placing an order.

It’s about figuring out:

  • what your shirts are for
  • when you need them
  • how many you need
  • what your vision looks like

Because before anything gets printed, the goal is to make sure everything is aligned from the start.

Step 2: Turning Your Idea Into a Design

Not everyone comes in with a finished design.

And that’s completely fine.

Whether you have:

  • a rough idea
  • a sketch
  • or a fully built design

Sunday Cool’s in-house artists take that starting point and turn it into something ready for print.

We also offer a full library of customizable design templates that might be exactly what you’re looking for.

You can start with a template and adjust any part of the design to fit your vision — from text and layout to colors and details.

Because great shirts don’t just look good on a screen — they’re designed to print well on fabric.

Step 3: Preparing the Screen (Where Printing Begins)

This is where things shift from digital to physical.

Screen printing uses a mesh screen and a stencil to transfer ink onto fabric — one color at a time.

At Sunday Cool, this process involves:

  • coating screens with a light-sensitive emulsion
  • exposing the design using UV light
  • washing out the stencil
  • preparing the screen for printing

This step is what allows your design to be printed clean, consistent, and repeatable across every shirt.

Step 4: Printing the Shirts

Now the design comes to life.

Ink is pushed through the screen onto the shirt, layer by layer, building the final design.

This is where quality really shows.

At Sunday Cool, printing focuses on:

  • Super-Soft Ink (water-based screen printing) for lightweight, breathable prints
  • precision and consistency across every shirt
  • designs that feel like part of the fabric — not sitting on top

And if you want to take things further, this is where specialty inks come in:

These details turn a shirt into something interactive — something people remember.

Step 5: Quality Check and Finishing

Once printing is complete, every order goes through a quality check.

This ensures:

  • prints are clean and accurate
  • colors match expectations
  • shirts meet quality standards

Because consistency matters — especially when you’re ordering for a full group.

Step 6: Fast Turnaround and Delivery

After everything is printed and checked, your order is packed and shipped.

At Sunday Cool, orders ship within 72 hours of art approval, helping you stay on track even when timelines are tight.

That means:

  • less waiting
  • fewer delays
  • more confidence your shirts will arrive when you need them

Why the Process Matters

Not all screen printing processes are built the same.

And the difference shows up in the final product.

A strong process leads to:

  • better feeling shirts
  • longer-lasting prints
  • fewer surprises
  • and a smoother experience overall

Because at the end of the day…

It’s not just about how a shirt is printed.

It’s about how it feels when someone puts it on.

More Than Just Printing

Screen printing is the method.

But what you’re really creating is something bigger.

Custom apparel becomes part of:

  • your event
  • your message
  • your community

And when everything comes together — design, print, feel, and fit — it becomes something people actually want to wear.

Ready to Get Started?

If you’re ready to create custom t-shirts with a process that’s built for quality, speed, and real-world use, we’d love to help.

👉 Start your custom order HERE

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6 Ways to Use the Woothoop+ in Your Church Ministry

From sermon notes to discipleship programs, the Woothoop+ NFC wristband is one of the most versatile tools in your church's toolkit. Here's how to use it.

So you've got a wristband that taps open any URL on any phone.

Cool. Now what?

Turns out, "any URL" is doing a lot of heavy lifting for churches and ministries.

Sermon notes. Event signups. New member onboarding. Discipleship resources. Church-wide campaigns.

The Woothoop+ isn't a novelty. It's a utility — one that meets people where they already are (on their phones) and gets them where you need them to go.

Here are six ways to put it to work.

1. Sermon Notes — Because Nobody Keeps That Bulletin

Be honest.

How many bulletins end up in the seat pocket? On the floor of the car? In a jacket that goes to the dry cleaner?

Program the Woothoop+ with your digital sermon notes page and that problem disappears.

Attendees tap it during the week, mid-commute, whenever they feel like revisiting what was taught.

No email to dig through. No URL to remember. Their wrist knows the way.

2. Event Registrations — Get the Signup, Not the Excuses

"I meant to sign up but I couldn't find the link."

We've all heard it.

With the Woothoop+, the link is literally on someone's wrist.

Point the chip at your registration form and hand out bracelets at the event announcement. Tap. Done. Signed up.

Works great for:

  • Camp and retreat signups
  • Small group interest forms
  • Volunteer interest forms
  • Post-service next step forms

The fewer clicks between interest and action, the more signups you get. That's just science.

3. New Member Onboarding — First Impressions, Upgraded

When someone is new to your church, they have a lot of questions.

Where do I serve? What groups can I join? Who do I talk to?

Instead of handing them a brochure that ends up in the recycling bin, give them a Woothoop+ linked to your welcome page.

Service times, staff contacts, ways to get connected — all one tap away.

And every time they glance at their wrist, there it is.

Your church, keeping up with the times.

4. Student Ministries — They Already Think Wristbands Are Cool

You don't have to convince a student to wear a bracelet. That's already their thing.

The Woothoop+ just makes it do something.

For camps, retreats, and lock-ins:

  • Link to the event schedule
  • Link to a live photo gallery (students will tap this every hour, guaranteed)
  • Link to a devotional or memory verse plan
  • Link to a follow-up form at the end of the trip

For ongoing student ministry, distribute them at the semester kickoff and keep the link updated with weekly resources.

They stay connected. You stay relevant.

Win-win.

5. Discipleship Programs — The Follow-Through Problem, Solved

Here's the honest truth about discipleship resources:

People want to use them. Life gets in the way.

A reading plan in an email gets buried. A workbook gets left in the car.

But a bracelet on your wrist? That's harder to ignore.

Program the Woothoop+ with your discipleship content — a reading plan, a video series, a prayer guide — and give every participant one at the start of the program.

One tap is all it takes to get back on track.

And honestly? It makes the whole program feel more official. More like something worth committing to.

6. Church-Wide Campaigns — Keep the Momentum Going

Capital campaigns. Community outreach pushes. 21-day prayer challenges.

The hardest part of any church-wide initiative isn't launching it.

It's keeping people engaged two weeks in.

The Woothoop+ keeps the campaign literally on people's wrists.

Tap for the giving page. Tap for the challenge tracker. Tap for the daily devotional.

Every time they look down, the commitment is right there.

That's not accidental. That's momentum.

Pair It With a Custom Shirt and You've Got Something

The Woothoop+ on its own is great.

Paired with a Super-Soft Tee or Super-Soft Hoodie from the same event?

That's a full experience.

The shirt carries the visual identity. The bracelet carries the connection.

Your group looks unified, stays connected, and has a reason to pull out their phone that isn't just doom-scrolling.

You're welcome.

👉 Ready to add the Woothoop+ to your next order? Let's create something great.

Woothoop+: What It Is, How It Works, and Why Your Church Needs One

The Woothoop+ is a custom wristband with NFC tech that opens any URL with a phone tap. Here's how it works, the full product specs, and ordering details.

Your wristband just leveled up.

The Woothoop+ is Sunday Cool's custom NFC wristband — same soft elastic build as the original WootHoops, now with a chip inside that opens any URL the moment someone taps their phone to it.

Sermon notes. Event signups. New member pages. Your church website.

One tap. Instant access. No app required.

Here's the full breakdown.

Wait — What Is NFC Again?

Good question. NFC stands for Near Field Communication.

It's the same tech that lets you tap your phone to pay at checkout.

Your phone already has a reader built in. No app needed. No QR code. No hunting for the right link.

Just tap.

When someone taps their phone to a Woothoop+ bracelet, it opens a webpage — instantly.

That's it. That's the whole trick.

What It Looks Like in Real Life

Picture this.

Someone at camp is wearing a Woothoop+. Their phone buzzes near it.

Their screen opens directly to your event schedule, your sermon notes, your registration form — whatever URL you programmed into it.

No typing. No "wait, what's the link?" No dropped QR codes on a crumpled bulletin.

Just a tap. And it works.

The Physical Product (The Good Stuff)

The Woothoop+ is built on the same soft-woven elastic as the original WootHoops — one of Sunday Cool's most-loved promo items.

Here's what you're working with:

  • Material: soft elastic (yes, actually comfortable)
  • Sizes: Adult Half-Inch (.56" W x 7.25" L) or Adult 1-Inch (1" W x 7.25" L)
  • CMYK full-color imprint on the front and back
  • NFC chip embedded inside — invisible, functional, and ready to go

Both sides are printable. So your logo, a Scripture, your event theme — it all fits.

You Pick the Link. We Program Every Chip.

When you place your Woothoop+ order, you tell us where you want the chip to go.

We program that URL into every bracelet before they ship.

Every single one.

Where can you point it? Basically anywhere:

  • Event registration forms
  • Sermon notes or digital programs
  • New member welcome pages
  • Fundraising pages
  • YouTube videos
  • Bible reading plans
  • Your church website

If it has a URL, the Woothoop+ can open it.

The Specs You Actually Need

Here's the ordering info, no fluff:

  • Minimum order: 125 pieces
  • Turnaround: 5-week production time (plan ahead!)
  • Setup fee: $0
  • PMS match fee: $0

Pricing by quantity:

  • 125 - 249 → $2.99/each
  • 250–499 pcs → $2.49/each
  • 500–999 pcs → $2.07/each
  • 1,000–1,999 pcs → $1.71/each
  • 2,000–3,999 pcs → $1.39/each
  • 4,000–9,999 pcs → $1.01/each
  • 10,000+ pcs → $0.85/each

For large-scale camps, conferences, or church-wide events — that per-piece cost gets genuinely hard to beat for something this interactive.

The Bottom Line

Most merch does one job: look good.

The Woothoop+ looks good and does something.

Every single time someone puts their phone near it, you have a direct line to wherever you need them to go.

That's not just swag. That's a tool.

👉 Ready to get started? Order your Woothoop+ with Sunday Cool today.

Baptism Shirts That Celebrate the Moment

Create meaningful baptism shirts with comfortable tees, Water Reveal Ink, and customizable designs your church will love.

Start With Comfort That Lasts

Baptism days often include services, photos, celebrations, and time spent with family and friends. Apparel that feels soft and easy to wear makes the experience that much better for everyone involved.

Many churches choose the Signature Super-Soft Tee, a premium cotton blend designed to stay lightweight and comfortable throughout the day. When paired with Super-Soft Ink, the design remains smooth and breathable instead of thick or heavy.

That combination helps ensure baptism shirts are not just worn for the celebration but continue to be worn and remembered long after the day is over.

Why Churches Use Water Reveal Ink

One of the most unique tools churches are using for baptisms is Water Reveal Ink.

When the shirt gets wet, a hidden design element appears. Many churches have begun using this in thoughtful ways during baptism celebrations because it visually reflects something deeper — the outward expression of faith being brought to life.

Used intentionally, it creates a powerful visual detail that families and participants remember long after the celebration.

Templates That Keep Planning Simple

Baptism preparation already involves coordinating families, schedules, and service flow. Apparel should be the easy part.

Sunday Cool offers a wide library of Customizable Design Templates, including clean, faith-forward options that work beautifully for baptism celebrations. We also offer templates specifically designed to incorporate Water Reveal Ink elements, making it even easier for churches to create something meaningful without starting from scratch.

Templates are especially helpful when churches want to:

  • Move smoothly through approvals
  • Keep designs clear and meaningful
  • Create unity across participants
  • Launch shirts without starting from scratch

If your church already has a specific design in mind, you can upload your own artwork or work with our in-house artists to create something fully custom.

Built to Serve Churches of Every Size

Every church approaches baptisms a little differently. Some celebrate several throughout the year, while others plan larger baptism Sundays that bring many families together.

Baptism shirts can be tailored to fit the scale and style of your celebration while still keeping the process simple for your team.

The key is choosing apparel that supports the experience and helps everyone involved feel part of something meaningful.

Keep the Process Smooth

One of the biggest helps for church teams is simply knowing the process will be straightforward.

Sunday Cool offers a 72-hour turnaround after art approval, which gives churches helpful flexibility as baptism dates approach and final counts come together.

Planning ahead always helps, but having a reliable timeline makes the entire process feel lighter.

Ready to Create Baptism Shirts That Matter?

When baptism apparel is comfortable, meaningful, and thoughtfully designed, it becomes more than just a shirt. It becomes part of the story.

👉 Ready to Get Started?
Start your custom order here:
https://www.sundaycool.com/dashboard?navKey=getStarted

People Also Ask

What shirts work best for baptisms?

Most churches prefer soft, lightweight shirts that participants and families will want to keep wearing. The Signature Super-Soft Tee is a popular choice for baptism celebrations.

How does Water Reveal Ink work?

Water Reveal Ink is designed to activate when the shirt gets wet, revealing a hidden design element. Many churches use it to create a meaningful visual during baptisms.

Can I use a template for baptism shirts?

Yes. Sunday Cool offers Customizable Design Templates — including options designed for Water Reveal Ink — making it easy to create clean, meaningful baptism shirts.

Can we create a fully custom baptism design?

Absolutely. Churches can upload their own artwork or work directly with Sunday Cool’s in-house artists to create something completely custom.