What Every Hittn’ Skins Client Should Know About Custom Projects
Understanding Business Terms, Pricing, and Realistic Expectations in Orlando’s Top Print Shop
If you’ve ever searched for custom t-shirts in Orlando or vehicle wraps near me, you’ve likely seen Hittn' Skins pop up—and for good reason. We’re more than just a print shop. We’re a fully equipped branding partner, helping local businesses, artists, and organizations bring their vision to life through apparel, signage, and merchandise.
But great results don’t happen by accident. They’re built on process, communication, and a real understanding of how our business works—and what you can realistically expect when working with us.
This blog will break down the essential business terms that impact our pricing, timelines, and workflow, while giving you clear insights into how we operate. Whether it’s your first order or your fiftieth, the more you know, the smoother the ride.
What Our Pricing Really Includes
When you receive a quote from Hittn’ Skins, you're not just paying for a shirt or sticker—you’re investing in a full production process. That includes prepress setup, artwork processing, high-end machinery, trained staff, and quality control.
The “cost of goods” includes the obvious materials like blank garments, ink, thread, and vinyl—but it also accounts for shipping, labor, and equipment wear. On top of that, we build in overhead: rent, insurance, utilities, salaries, and software. These elements aren’t visible in your final product, but they’re essential to producing it professionally and on time.
We price each project to reflect both the value you’re receiving and the resources we’re investing. If you find lower pricing elsewhere, it may be due to shortcuts on materials, labor, or experience.
Why We Have Minimums (and What Break-Even Means for You)
Every production method—whether it’s screen printing, embroidery, or vinyl—has a baseline cost in time and materials. That’s why we set order minimums: typically 24–36 pieces for screen printing, and varying quantities for promo products or embroidery.
Smaller orders don’t mean smaller effort. Setup takes the same time regardless of quantity. In fact, tiny jobs often have a higher per-unit cost because they don’t hit volume efficiencies. We’re transparent about this in our quotes, and we’ll always suggest ways to consolidate or bundle projects to save you money.
Realistic Timelines: What Turnaround Time Really Means
Our standard turnaround time is 7–10 business days after final artwork approval and payment. That timeline starts after we’ve received all necessary info, not the day you email asking for a quote.
Need your order faster? We offer rush options when our schedule allows, but this involves moving other jobs and assigning overtime—and that comes with added cost.
We don’t overpromise and underdeliver. We’d rather be honest about timelines than rush a project and compromise the quality you came to us for.
Why Deposits Matter (And When Full Payment Is Required)
Deposits help us cover the costs of materials, labor, and scheduling your job in our production queue. That’s why we require a 50% deposit upfront, and the remaining balance upon completion or before release. In some cases—especially large jobs or tight deadlines—we may require full payment upfront.
This policy keeps jobs moving smoothly and ensures mutual accountability. If there’s a delay in deposit or artwork approval, your production timeline gets pushed back accordingly.
We also have clear policies in place for unpaid jobs, pickup windows, and shipping coordination—outlined in our Terms & Conditions so there’s no guesswork involved.
Why Quotes Change: Understanding Variable Costs
You might wonder why the price on a quote you got last month doesn’t match what we sent today. That’s because prices for blank garments, ink, freight, and other materials change regularly—sometimes weekly.
We operate in a real-time economy, and our quotes reflect today’s market conditions. To protect both parties, we make our quotes valid for 14 days unless otherwise noted.
If you’re planning a future event or campaign, let us know your timeline up front so we can build a strategy—and quote—that holds steady.
How We Set Pricing: Markup, Margin, and Value
There’s a difference between markup and margin, and both factor into how we price projects.
Markup is how much we add to the raw cost of materials to cover service. Margin is what’s left after we subtract our full operating costs. Neither number exists in a vacuum—they work together to make sure we stay profitable and competitive.
We’re not aiming to be the cheapest shop in town—we’re aiming to be the most trusted, the most consistent, and the most results-driven.
Equipment, Depreciation, and Maintenance: The Stuff You Don’t See
High-quality printing and vehicle wraps don’t come from hobby-level tools. At Hittn’ Skins, we’ve invested in top-tier equipment—M&R presses, Roland vinyl cutters, Barudan embroidery machines, and more.
But like all gear, it wears out. Printers clog. Screens tear. Blades dull. Maintaining and replacing equipment is part of doing business right—and it’s factored into our pricing structure.
This is how we deliver sharp, professional results on every order, and why your job doesn’t end up compromised by busted gear or budget cuts.
Managing Cash Flow and Workflow: Why Deadlines Matter
Like any business, we rely on cash flow to keep things moving. When a job is delayed due to late approvals, unpaid deposits, or missing details, it affects not just your project—but others in the pipeline.
Timely communication, quick approvals, and prompt payment help us stay on track and deliver your goods when promised.
If you need help understanding how to prep your artwork or finalize your order details, we’re here to guide you through it—so you can keep your timeline tight and your expectations met.
Custom Means Custom: Every Project Is Unique
We don’t use cookie-cutter pricing or templates because every client is different. Your brand, your audience, your timeline—it all matters.
That’s why we quote each job based on:
• Garment or material choice
• Quantity
• Design complexity
• Number of print or wrap locations
• Turnaround time
• Special add-ons (foil, puff print, embroidery, etc.)
This approach ensures accuracy, fairness, and quality across the board. And if you're ever unsure how something's priced—just ask. We’re all about transparency.
What You’re Really Getting from Hittn’ Skins
More than just ink on fabric or vinyl on a wall, your order comes with:
• Full-service project management
• Design and prepress expertise
• Clear timelines and expectations
• High-end production equipment
• Local customer support
• A shop that backs its work
Your success is our success. We want your gear to last, your message to resonate, and your team to feel proud wearing or displaying the final product.
Community Roots, Business Minds
We’re a locally owned, family-run business. Every order you place supports jobs here in Orlando, from our production floor to our creative team. And we give back—through local events, murals, and community collaborations under our partner brand, The Nash Orlando.
Choosing Hittn’ Skins means you’re not just printing something—you’re building something. Something lasting. Something local. Something legit.
Let’s Do This Right
Want to launch your next custom merch line? Outfit your team in branded uniforms? Wrap your fleet of vehicles? We’ve got you covered—start to finish.
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