# East Island

Print shops · Montreal, CA

East Island is a Montreal screen-printing business offering T-shirt decoration, inside-tag printing and post-print finishing. It accepts customer-supplied shirts, with small print orders from six pieces at higher pricing.

- Products: T-shirts
- Methods: Screen printing
- Minimum: Print from 6 pieces at higher pricing; regular prices start at 24
- Samples: Printed examples and heat-press finishes can be viewed by appointment
- Turnaround: Orders are ready in 5–10 business days on average

## What they make

- Screen-print T-shirts supplied by the shop or provided by the customer.
- Screen printing supports up to six colours, including any white underbase on dark garments.
  - CMYK and halftone photographic designs depend on the artwork; shirt-to-shirt variations can occur.

## Minimums and pricing

- The print minimum is six pieces at higher pricing; regular pricing starts at 24.
  - Halftone photographic printing carries an advisory quantity of 36 pieces; this does not set the general print minimum.
- Rush work adds 5% of the job price for each business day below seven.
  - Five business days adds 10%; three business days adds 20%. Agree availability and the fee before confirming the order.
- A production photo preview costs $5 for each design requested.
  - Photos are sent by text or email during printing. Request them in the quote notes; no changes are allowed after visual mock-up approval. Currency, tax and any other charges need agreement.
- Films are retained for one year, but repeat orders still carry a screen setup fee.

## Samples and lead times

- Arrange an appointment to view printed examples and feel heat-press finish differences.
  - This covers existing examples and finishes; ask separately about a custom decorated sample, charges and delivery.
- Average order readiness is 5–10 business days, with a typical seven-day clock also described.
  - The typical clock requires final artwork approval, an arranged deposit and garments at the shop. Job size, current workload and wholesaler stock can affect timing; this is separate from delivery or transit.

## Artwork and print areas

- Keep Illustrator artwork in layers and convert fonts to vector outlines.
  - Changes are not permitted once the visual mock-up has been approved.

## Branding and packaging

- Inside-tag prints can carry sizes, website details, care text or other messages.
  - Post-print heat pressing offers glossy or matte finishes; quantity affects the quoted price.

## How to order and pay

- Cash, certified cheques, email money transfers and PayPal are accepted; credit cards are not.
  - The deposit amount requires agreement; Interac email transfer is suggested for arranging it.
- Customer shirts are accepted, or the shop can source garments from wholesalers.
  - Quantity breaks, fewer placements/colours, lower-cost garments and simpler artwork can reduce the quote.

## About the company

- The company contact address is 2050 Rue Dandurand, Unit 213, Montreal, Quebec.
- Telephone hours are typically Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM; collection is by appointment.

## Worth knowing

- The 5–10 business-day average overlaps the rush-fee threshold below seven business days; agree the fee and date.

## Ask before ordering

- What complete garment, setup, tax and freight price applies in which currency?
- How are designs, garment sizes and colours allocated within the six-piece minimum?
- Can I order a custom physical garment sample rather than view examples or receive photos?
- What replacement, refund, cancellation and shipping terms apply to my order?

## Sources

- [East Island — own service and ordering information](<https://www.eastisland.net/contact>) (checked 2026-10-19)
- [East Island — own service and ordering information](<https://www.eastisland.net/about>) (checked 2026-10-19)
- [East Island — own service and ordering information](<https://www.eastisland.net/f-a-q>) (checked 2026-10-19)
- [East Island — own service and ordering information](<https://www.eastisland.net/>) (checked 2026-10-19)

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