# The Colour Cartel

Print shops · AU

The Colour Cartel offers screen printing, direct-to-film transfers, sublimation and vinyl decoration. Apparel options include tees, hoodies, workwear and accessories; method-specific fabric/surface restrictions apply.

- Methods: Screen printing, Direct to film (DTF), Sublimation, Vinyl decoration
- Made in: AU

## What they make

- Offers printing and embroidery.
- Its methods include screen printing.
- Its methods include DTF.
- Its methods include sublimation.
- Its methods include vinyl.
- Tees, hoodies, workwear and accessories; method-specific fabric/surface restrictions apply.
- Offers private labeling and fulfillment.

## Minimums and pricing

- Screen printing requires at least 20 units per design.
- Volume discounts apply to both garments and printing, with sizes/colours of one product mixable.
- Overall minimum is AUD 350 including GST, excluding freight; screen printing requires 20/design, embroidery 10/design; digital has no unit minimum, subject to order value.

## Samples and lead times

- Standard screen printing takes 10–15 business days after artwork approval; rush by discussion.
- A sample can be produced before full screen-print runs of at least 200 units.
- Samples organized depending on garment/method; sample batches available before bulk.

## Artwork and print areas

- Embroidery supports a maximum footprint of 27 × 27 cm and up to twelve thread colours.
- Artwork check included; vectors preferred, raster 300 DPI at final size and ideally CMYK.

## Branding and packaging

- Standard packaging included; special packaging charged separately.
- In-house custom relabelling, swing tags, folding and bagging; relabelling adds approximately 3–4 weeks before printing/dispatch.

## Shipping and fulfillment

- Tracked regular shipping costs AUD 29.90, express AUD 49.90. Ask whether these rates apply to your destination.
- Shipping typically takes 2–5 business days after dispatch, depending on location/service.
- Australia-wide regular/express shipping.

## Where they produce

- Production locations include Australia.

## How to order and pay

- Full payment due at order unless instalments separately agreed.
- Supplied garments considered at 30+ units for styles outside their range, subject to suitability approval.

## Returns and misprints

- Custom products cannot be exchanged or refunded except for faulty goods and statutory rights.

On their website: [Their facility](<https://thecolourcartel.com.au/pages/about-us>)

## Ask before ordering

- Which ordering integrations or API/feed access are available, and what access conditions apply?
- Does this route support individual shipments to my customers, and what account or order limits apply?
- Which producer or facility will handle my selected product and method?

## Sources

- [Custom Drawing &ndash; The Colour Cartel](<https://thecolourcartel.com.au/products/custom-drawing>) (checked 2026-10-31)
- [Screen Printing Melbourne | The Colour Cartel](<https://thecolourcartel.com.au/pages/screen-printing>) (checked 2026-10-31)
- [Volume Discounts &ndash; The Colour Cartel](<https://thecolourcartel.com.au/pages/volume-discounts>) (checked 2026-10-31)
- [Terms and Conditions &ndash; The Colour Cartel](<https://thecolourcartel.com.au/pages/terms-of-service>) (checked 2026-10-31)
- [Retail Finishing &ndash; The Colour Cartel](<https://thecolourcartel.com.au/pages/retail-finishing>) (checked 2026-10-31)
- [Shipping policy &ndash; The Colour Cartel](<https://thecolourcartel.com.au/policies/shipping-policy>) (checked 2026-10-31)
- [About Us &ndash; The Colour Cartel](<https://thecolourcartel.com.au/pages/about-us>) (checked 2026-10-31)
- [FAQ's &ndash; The Colour Cartel](<https://thecolourcartel.com.au/pages/faqs>) (checked 2026-10-31)
- [Custom Embroidery Australia | The Colour Cartel](<https://thecolourcartel.com.au/pages/embroidery>) (checked 2026-10-31)
- [Turnaround & Delivery &ndash; The Colour Cartel](<https://thecolourcartel.com.au/pages/turnaround-delivery>) (checked 2026-10-31)

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