Question 1

How much does shopfront signage cost in Pretoria?

Accepted Answer

T Shirt and Signs Pretoria shopfront signage starts at R1 200 per square metre installed for printed Chromadek fascia and from R1 800 per m² for ACM panels. A typical 3m x 0.6m shopfront fascia costs around R3 200–R4 800 supplied and fitted in Sinoville, Pretoria North, Centurion or Midrand.

Question 2

How much does a full vehicle wrap cost in Pretoria?

Accepted Answer

A full bakkie wrap from T Shirt and Signs Pretoria starts at R18 000 with cast Avery or 3M vinyl and a 5–7 year laminate. Sedan wraps from R15 000, partial wraps from R8 500 and a single magnetic door panel from R850 — all installed at our climate-controlled bay in Sinoville.

Question 3

How much does t-shirt printing cost at T Shirt and Signs?

Accepted Answer

Printed t-shirts at T Shirt and Signs Pretoria start at R95 each for 10+ units in single-colour DTF, dropping to around R75 each at 50+ units. Sample of 1 is welcome before bulk pricing tiers kick in at 10, 25, 50 and 100+ units.

Question 4

How much does a SANS 1186 safety sign cost?

Accepted Answer

Standard A4 SANS 1186 safety signs from T Shirt and Signs Pretoria start at R180 each on rigid ABS and R260 on Chromadek steel. Bulk site packs and SANS 1921 contractor site boards from R2 800 supplied and installed across Gauteng.

Question 5

How much does window frosting cost in Pretoria?

Accepted Answer

Window frosting at T Shirt and Signs Pretoria starts at R350 per square metre for plain frosted vinyl and from R550 per m² for printed or pattern-cut frosting, supplied and installed in Sinoville, Pretoria East and Centurion.

Question 6

How much does a logo design cost in Pretoria?

Accepted Answer

Logo design at T Shirt and Signs Pretoria starts at R450 for a single concept and R1 800 for a full identity package with three concepts, two revisions and final files in vector and raster formats.

Question 7

How much does a pull-up banner cost in Pretoria?

Accepted Answer

Standard 850mm × 2000mm pull-up banners from T Shirt and Signs Pretoria start at R650 including the carry bag, full-colour printed canvas and a 5-day turnaround. Premium double-sided and wide-base banners from R1 350.

Question 8

How much does a 3D fabricated logo cost in Pretoria?

Accepted Answer

3D fabricated reception or building signage from T Shirt and Signs Pretoria starts at R3 500 per project for cut-acrylic flat letters and from R8 500 for push-through acrylic light boxes with LED back-lighting. Final pricing depends on size, depth and installation height.

Question 9

How much does fleet branding cost per vehicle?

Accepted Answer

Fleet decals at T Shirt and Signs Pretoria start at R850 per vehicle for door logos and contact details, partial wraps from R8 500 per vehicle and full wraps from R18 000 per vehicle. Fleet contracts of 5+ vehicles attract a 10–15% discount.

Question 10

How much does construction site signage cost in Gauteng?

Accepted Answer

SANS 1921 contractor construction site boards from T Shirt and Signs start at R2 800 supplied and installed, with full safety-sign packs (hard-hat, ear protection, no entry, fire equipment) from R1 450 per pack of 10 across Gauteng sites.

Question 11

What does a typical T Shirt and Signs project involve?

Accepted Answer

Our Pretoria projects run in four steps: (1) free itemised ZAR quote within 24 hours, (2) print-ready artwork with two free revisions, (3) production at our Sinoville workshop in 24–48 hours, (4) installation by our own team with sign-off and clean-up.

Question 12

Do I need to supply my own artwork?

Accepted Answer

No. T Shirt and Signs has in-house designers who can create logos, signage layouts and vehicle wrap artwork from scratch in Pretoria, or work from your existing brand assets — print-ready artwork is included in most quotes.

Question 13

What file formats do you accept for printing?

Accepted Answer

T Shirt and Signs accepts print-ready PDF, AI, EPS, SVG, high-resolution PNG and JPG (300dpi at final size). For vehicle wraps and large-format we strongly recommend vector files; we can re-draw raster logos in-house from R350.

Question 14

How many revisions do I get on artwork?

Accepted Answer

Two free design revisions are included on every T Shirt and Signs Pretoria quote — for logos, signage layouts, vehicle wraps and apparel artwork. Additional rounds are billed at R350 per revision.

Question 15

Do you handle production and installation in-house?

Accepted Answer

Yes. T Shirt and Signs designs, manufactures and installs everything in-house from our Sinoville, Pretoria workshop — no outsourcing of production or rigging. One workshop, one team, one accountable point of contact.

Question 16

What is your deposit and payment process?

Accepted Answer

T Shirt and Signs requires a 50% deposit on signed quote acceptance to secure production slot, with the balance due on completion before installation in Pretoria. EFT, cash, PayFast and card payments accepted in ZAR.

Question 17

What vinyl brands do you use for vehicle wraps?

Accepted Answer

T Shirt and Signs uses cast vinyls from Avery Dennison, 3M and Oracal for full vehicle wraps in Pretoria, paired with conformable laminates rated for 5–7 years outdoor exposure on the Highveld.

Question 18

What substrates do you use for shopfront signs?

Accepted Answer

T Shirt and Signs Pretoria uses 0.5mm and 0.7mm Chromadek steel for printed fascia, 3mm and 4mm Aluminium Composite Material (ACM) for premium long-life signage, and 5mm cast acrylic for fabricated letters and light boxes.

Question 19

Are your inks UV-resistant?

Accepted Answer

Yes. T Shirt and Signs uses UV-cured and eco-solvent inks rated for 3–5 years outdoor colour stability without lamination, and 5–7 years with Avery or 3M cast laminate — built for the Highveld sun.

Question 20

What t-shirt printing methods do you offer?

Accepted Answer

T Shirt and Signs Pretoria offers DTF (direct-to-film) transfers for full-colour bulk runs, screen printing for orders of 50+ units in 1–4 colours, sublimation on white polyester and embroidery on golf shirts, caps and corporate workwear.

Question 21

What is the difference between cast and calendered vinyl?

Accepted Answer

T Shirt and Signs uses cast vinyl (Avery MPI 1105, 3M IJ180mC, Oracal 970RA) for full vehicle wraps and curved surfaces in Pretoria — it is 50–60 microns thick, conforms to rivets and recesses, and lasts 7+ years. Calendered vinyl (Oracal 651/751) is 70–80 microns, used for flat shopfront decals, window vinyl and short-term signage, rated 3–5 years outdoors.

Question 22

What thickness vinyl do you use for vehicle wraps?

Accepted Answer

T Shirt and Signs Pretoria uses 50–60 micron cast vinyl with a matching 30–35 micron cast laminate for all full and partial vehicle wraps — total wrap thickness around 90 microns, allowing 7+ year highveld durability and clean removal without paint damage.

Question 23

What is DTF printing and why do you use it?

Accepted Answer

DTF (direct-to-film) printing at T Shirt and Signs Pretoria transfers full-colour CMYK + white ink onto a PET film, then heat-presses it onto cotton, polyester, blends and even nylon — washable to 40°C for 50+ wash cycles, with no minimum order and crisper detail than traditional vinyl.

Question 24

What is the difference between DTF and screen printing?

Accepted Answer

DTF printing at T Shirt and Signs Pretoria is best for full-colour, photo-quality artwork on small to medium runs (1–50 shirts) with no setup fee. Screen printing is more cost-effective for orders of 50+ shirts in 1–4 spot colours, with a once-off screen setup of R250 per colour and superior wash durability of 80+ cycles.

Question 25

What is ACM and why is it used for shopfront signs?

Accepted Answer

ACM (Aluminium Composite Material) used by T Shirt and Signs Pretoria is a 3mm or 4mm panel of two 0.3mm aluminium skins bonded to a polyethylene core. It is rust-proof, lightweight, perfectly flat, and rated for 10+ years outdoor use — the premium substrate for shopfront fascia, pylon panels and reception signage.

Question 26

What is the difference between Chromadek and ACM signage?

Accepted Answer

Chromadek (0.5–0.7mm pre-painted galvanised steel) from T Shirt and Signs Pretoria is the cost-effective choice for printed shopfront fascia at R1 200/m² installed, rated 5–7 years. ACM at R1 800/m² is lighter, perfectly flat, will not rust, and lasts 10+ years — recommended for premium retail and corporate facades.

Question 27

What grade of acrylic do you use for 3D letters?

Accepted Answer

T Shirt and Signs Pretoria uses 5mm and 10mm cast acrylic (Plexiglas / Perspex grade) for all fabricated 3D letters, push-through light boxes and reception signage — laser-cut and CNC-routed in-house for crisp edges and consistent flame-polished finishes.

Question 28

What inks do you use for large-format printing?

Accepted Answer

T Shirt and Signs Pretoria prints on Roland and Mimaki machines using genuine eco-solvent and UV-cured inks — pigment-based, low-odour, scratch-resistant once cured, and rated for 3–5 years outdoor colour stability unlaminated, or 5–7 years with cast laminate.

Question 29

What thread and stabiliser do you use for embroidery?

Accepted Answer

T Shirt and Signs Pretoria embroiders using 40-weight Madeira polyneon thread on golf shirts, caps, beanies and corporate workwear — paired with a tear-away or cut-away stabiliser depending on garment, ensuring a flat, professional finish that survives 100+ wash cycles.

Question 30

What are your t-shirt blank options and weights?

Accepted Answer

T Shirt and Signs Pretoria stocks 145gsm, 165gsm and 180gsm cotton tees, 200gsm golf shirts, polyester moisture-wicking sports tops, fleece hoodies, and high-vis workwear — across brands including Barron, Slazenger and Altitude in unisex, ladies and kids sizes.

Question 31

How long will a vehicle wrap last in the Pretoria sun?

Accepted Answer

A T Shirt and Signs Pretoria full vehicle wrap using Avery, 3M or Oracal cast vinyl with cast laminate lasts 5–7 years on horizontal panels (bonnet, roof) and 7–10 years on vertical panels (doors, sides) — assuming weekly hand-washing and parking under cover where possible on the highveld.

Question 32

How long does printed vinyl signage last outdoors?

Accepted Answer

Printed shopfront vinyl from T Shirt and Signs Pretoria lasts 5–7 years with eco-solvent ink + cast laminate, 3–5 years with eco-solvent ink unlaminated, and 7+ years with UV-cured ink + cast laminate — backed by our 12-month manufacturer defect warranty.

Question 33

How fade-resistant are your printed t-shirts?

Accepted Answer

DTF printed t-shirts from T Shirt and Signs Pretoria stay vibrant for 50+ wash cycles at 40°C inside-out, no tumble dry. Screen-printed shirts last 80–100+ wash cycles, and embroidered designs last the lifetime of the garment with no fading.

Question 34

Does your window frosting peel or bubble in the sun?

Accepted Answer

T Shirt and Signs Pretoria applies window frosting with a wet-application squeegee technique on cleaned, primed glass — eliminating bubbling, lifting and edge-curl. Quality Oracal and Avery frost vinyls are rated 7–10 years on internally-applied glass and carry our 12-month installation warranty.

Question 35

Will your signage withstand Pretoria hailstorms?

Accepted Answer

T Shirt and Signs Pretoria 3mm/4mm ACM and 0.7mm Chromadek shopfront fascia withstand typical highveld hail without damage. Acrylic 3D letters and light box faces 5mm+ resist hail up to 25mm — larger hail damage is excluded from warranty but covered by most building insurance policies.

Question 36

How fast can T Shirt and Signs deliver signage in Pretoria?

Accepted Answer

Most signage, vinyl and t-shirt jobs from our Sinoville workshop are produced in 24–48 hours from approved artwork. Vehicle wraps and fabricated 3D letters typically take 3–5 working days.

Question 37

Do you offer same-day signage in Pretoria?

Accepted Answer

Yes — T Shirt and Signs handles same-day jobs in Pretoria for simple cut-vinyl, A-frames and replacement panels when artwork is approved before 10:00. WhatsApp 060 426 6244 to confirm capacity.

Question 38

How long does a vehicle wrap take to install?

Accepted Answer

A full bakkie wrap at T Shirt and Signs Pretoria takes 1.5–2 working days in our climate-controlled bay; partial wraps take 4–6 hours and a single magnetic door or decal can be done in under 90 minutes while you wait.

Question 39

How long does a fabricated 3D letter set take?

Accepted Answer

Cut-acrylic 3D letter sets from T Shirt and Signs Pretoria take 5–10 working days from approved artwork; LED-illuminated push-through and halo-lit signage takes 10–15 working days, including in-house fabrication and installation.

Question 40

What is the turnaround on a t-shirt printing order?

Accepted Answer

T Shirt and Signs Pretoria turnaround on DTF t-shirts is 3–5 working days for 10–50 units and 5–7 working days for 50–200 units. Screen-printed orders take 5–10 working days from approved artwork. Rush 24–48hr service available at +30% on quote.

Question 41

What is the turnaround on shopfront signage?

Accepted Answer

T Shirt and Signs Pretoria standard turnaround on Chromadek shopfront fascia is 3–5 working days from approved artwork; ACM premium signage takes 5–7 working days. Both include site survey, manufacture, delivery and installation by our Sinoville team.

Question 42

What is the turnaround on safety signage?

Accepted Answer

T Shirt and Signs Pretoria stocks the most-requested SANS 1186 safety signs for 24–48hr dispatch. Custom site-specific safety signage and SANS 1921 contractor boards take 3–5 working days from approved artwork.

Question 43

What is the turnaround on pull-up banners?

Accepted Answer

Standard 850 × 2000mm pull-up banners from T Shirt and Signs Pretoria are produced in 3–5 working days from approved artwork. Same-day and next-day rush service available before 10:00 cut-off at +R250.

Question 44

What is the turnaround on logo design?

Accepted Answer

T Shirt and Signs Pretoria delivers initial logo concepts within 3–5 working days of brief sign-off, with two free revision rounds added to the timeline (typically 2–3 days each). Full identity packages including business cards, letterheads and social media kits take 10–15 working days.

Question 45

What is the turnaround on window frosting?

Accepted Answer

T Shirt and Signs Pretoria turnaround on plain window frosting is 3–5 working days including site measure and installation. Custom-printed frosting with logos, patterns or gradient effects takes 5–7 working days from approved artwork.

Question 46

What is the turnaround on fleet branding?

Accepted Answer

T Shirt and Signs Pretoria fleet decals (door signs, contact details) are installed in under 90 minutes per vehicle with 3–5 day lead time on artwork. Full fleet wrap rollouts of 5+ vehicles are scheduled at 2 vehicles per day in our Sinoville bay.

Question 47

What areas around Pretoria does T Shirt and Signs serve?

Accepted Answer

We service Sinoville, Pretoria North, Pretoria East, Centurion, Midrand, Montana, Wonderboom, Hatfield, Brooklyn, Menlyn, Rosslyn, Akasia, Mamelodi and the wider Tshwane region. Nationwide installations are quoted on request.

Question 48

Do you install signage in Centurion?

Accepted Answer

Yes. T Shirt and Signs installs signage, vehicle wraps, office window vinyl and 3D fabricated letters across Centurion daily — including Eldoraigne, Lyttelton, Wierdapark, Highveld, Centurion CBD and Route 21 — direct from our Sinoville workshop.

Question 49

Do you install signage in Midrand?

Accepted Answer

Yes. T Shirt and Signs installs industrial signage, fleet wraps, factory safety signs and corporate branding across Midrand — including Halfway House, Waterfall, Kyalami, Vorna Valley, Allandale and Olifantsfontein — from our Sinoville, Pretoria workshop.

Question 50

Do you install signage in Pretoria North?

Accepted Answer

Yes. T Shirt and Signs installs shopfront signage, vehicle wraps and window vinyl across Pretoria North daily — Akasia, Annlin, Theresapark, Karenpark, Wonderboom, Wonderpark and the wider Pretoria North CBD — from our Sinoville workshop on 125 Dennis Avenue.

Question 51

Do you do work in Johannesburg?

Accepted Answer

Yes — by arrangement. T Shirt and Signs handles signage, fleet wraps and corporate branding in Johannesburg North (Sandton, Sunninghill, Fourways, Randburg) by quote, with travel and access costs included transparently.

Question 52

Where is your workshop based?

Accepted Answer

T Shirt and Signs (Pty) Ltd is based at 125 Dennis Avenue, Sinoville, Pretoria, Gauteng, 0182. Walk-ins welcome Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 17:00.

Question 53

How long does delivery to Centurion take from your workshop?

Accepted Answer

T Shirt and Signs delivers signage, banners and apparel from our Sinoville, Pretoria workshop to Centurion (Eldoraigne, Lyttelton, Wierdapark, Highveld) same-day or next-day at no extra charge on orders above R1 500. Installation appointments scheduled within 24–48 hours.

Question 54

How long does delivery to Midrand take from your workshop?

Accepted Answer

T Shirt and Signs delivers from our Sinoville, Pretoria workshop to Midrand (Halfway House, Waterfall, Kyalami, Vorna Valley) within 24–48 hours. Installation in Midrand is scheduled 2–3 days from sign-off, with no premium for Waterfall and Kyalami office parks.

Question 55

Do you charge for delivery within Pretoria North?

Accepted Answer

T Shirt and Signs delivers free within Pretoria North (Akasia, Annlin, Theresapark, Karenpark, Wonderboom, Montana) on all orders above R1 000 — typically same-day from our Sinoville workshop on 125 Dennis Avenue.

Question 56

How quickly can you install signage in Hatfield or Brooklyn?

Accepted Answer

T Shirt and Signs schedules installations in Hatfield, Brooklyn, Menlyn and Pretoria East within 24–48 hours of artwork sign-off, direct from our Sinoville workshop — no travel surcharge within the Pretoria metro.

Question 57

Do you deliver to Sandton or Fourways?

Accepted Answer

Yes. T Shirt and Signs delivers signage, vehicle decals and printed apparel to Sandton, Sunninghill, Fourways and Randburg by quote — typically R450–R650 courier fee or free included on orders above R5 000. Installation by appointment with travel transparently itemised.

Question 58

What is your delivery cost outside Gauteng?

Accepted Answer

T Shirt and Signs Pretoria couriers signage, banners and apparel nationwide via The Courier Guy and Aramex from R180 for small parcels and R450–R950 for boxed signage. Vehicle wraps and large-format installations outside Gauteng are quoted with travel and accommodation as a line-item.

Question 59

Do you install at Waterfall City and Kyalami office parks?

Accepted Answer

Yes. T Shirt and Signs installs office tenant signage, reception 3D letters and window vinyl at Waterfall City, Kyalami Business Park, Mall of Africa precinct and Midrand corporate parks weekly — including after-hours and weekend appointments at no premium.

Question 60

Do you offer a warranty on signage and wraps?

Accepted Answer

Yes. T Shirt and Signs warranties installed signage against manufacturing defects for 12 months and vehicle wraps installed in our Sinoville bay for 24 months — excluding accidental damage and vandalism.

Question 61

What does your 12-month signage warranty cover?

Accepted Answer

T Shirt and Signs Pretoria 12-month manufacturer defect warranty covers print fading, ink bleed, vinyl lifting, substrate delamination, fastener failure and ACM/Chromadek panel defects — excluding accidental damage, vandalism, vehicle accidents, hail above 25mm, and damage from third-party cleaning chemicals.

Question 62

What does your 24-month vehicle wrap warranty cover?

Accepted Answer

T Shirt and Signs Pretoria 24-month vehicle wrap warranty (on wraps installed in our Sinoville bay) covers vinyl lifting, edge-curl, premature fading and laminate delamination — provided the vehicle is hand-washed weekly and not pressure-washed within 30cm of edges. Excludes accidents, theft and aftermarket repairs.

Question 63

What is the warranty on embroidered or printed apparel?

Accepted Answer

T Shirt and Signs Pretoria warranties embroidered apparel for 100+ wash cycles, screen-printed shirts for 80+ wash cycles, and DTF-printed shirts for 50+ wash cycles at 40°C inside-out — provided care instructions are followed. Defective prints or stitching are reprinted free within 30 days of delivery.

Question 64

What is the warranty on illuminated signage and LEDs?

Accepted Answer

T Shirt and Signs Pretoria offers a 12-month warranty on light box construction and a 24-month manufacturer warranty on the LED modules (typically Samsung or equivalent) used in push-through and halo-lit signage — covering driver failure and module burn-out, excluding power surge damage.

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