4imprint vs Underground Printing
4imprint
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Quick verdict
4imprint edges it overall, winning 2 of 5 rating categories. 4imprint is cheaper to start ($5.99 vs $13.30).
Choose 4imprint if…
You’re company swag and promo apparel in volume. A giant promotional-products catalog with low prices at volume. Shirts start from a few dollars at higher quantities, with set-up fees disclosed up front.
Visit siteChoose Underground Printing if…
You’re schools, clubs and nonprofits that want a team store. A traditional screen printer with consultative service, embroidery, team stores for schools and clubs, and a two-day rush on selected styles.
Visit siteSide by side
| 4imprint | Underground Printing | |
|---|---|---|
| Our rating | 4.1/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Price | 4.6/5 | 3.9/5 |
| Print quality | 3.8/5 | 4.3/5 |
| Speed | 3.9/5 | 3.9/5 |
| Ease of ordering | 3.9/5 | 3.7/5 |
| Service | 4.3/5 | 4.4/5 |
| Type of service | Corporate swag | Screen printing & team stores |
| Minimum order | Usually 18-36 pieces | Varies; many items none, screen print typically 12+ |
| Print methods | Screen printing, Embroidery, Full-color transfer | Screen printing, Embroidery |
| Example price | About $5.99-$12.19 per shirt depending on style and quantity | From about $13.30 each for 12 heavy cotton tees, 1 print location |
| Turnaround | Standard production + ground shipping | Standard production; quotes can take longer |
| Rush options | Rush service on many items | Two-day “Lightning Rush” on select styles |
| Shipping | Shipping and set-up shown before checkout | Ship or pick up at retail locations |
| Guarantee | “No Worries” satisfaction promise | Satisfaction guarantee |
| Design tool | Upload artwork; free proofs | Online designer plus human quotes |
| Store integrations | - | Team & fundraiser stores |
| Best for | Company swag and promo apparel in volume | Schools, clubs and nonprofits that want a team store |
4imprint: pros & cons
- Very low per-piece prices at volume
- Huge catalog of other promo items
- Free artwork proofs
- Minimums of roughly 18-36 pieces
- Set-up fees on top of item prices
- Not for one-offs
Underground Printing: pros & cons
- Helpful humans and real screen-printing know-how
- Team stores collect orders for you
- Embroidery available
- Quotes can be slower
- Small orders cost more per shirt