Checklist
T-Shirt Print QC Checklist
| Print placement | Check whether the graphic is centered, level, and the right distance from collar and hem. |
| Print condition | Look for cracking, ink gaps, blur, stains, or uneven color. |
| Fabric weight | Ask whether the shirt feels thin if seller photos promised a heavier blank. |
| Measurements | Request chest width, shoulder width, and body length when fit matters. |
| Tags and color | Confirm size tag, wash tag if relevant, and color under neutral lighting. |
Why T-shirt QC is mostly about small details
A T-shirt can look simple in a spreadsheet row, but the QC decision often depends on small details. Print placement, blank thickness, collar shape, shoulder width, and color accuracy are easy to miss if the warehouse photos only show one overview image.
Before submitting a T-shirt link through LitBuy, save the expected color, size, graphic position, and fit. That short note gives you something concrete to compare when QC photos arrive.
Compare the print to the listing
Do not judge the graphic only by whether it looks clean. Compare its position against the seller listing or your reference image. A print can be sharp but still sit too low, too high, or slightly crooked. Front and back designs should be checked separately.
Close-ups help when the graphic uses small text, puff print, embroidery, or distressed artwork. If the photo is too dark to see texture, ask for one clear detail shot before approval.
Use measurements for fit risk
T-shirts can shrink, run short, or use narrow shoulder cuts. If the shirt is fitted, oversized, cropped, or expensive, request flat measurements. Chest width and length matter more than the label printed inside the collar.
If the QC photos show the right print but the measurements are wrong, treat it as a failed item. Shipping a bad fit internationally usually costs more than pausing for a return or replacement.
FAQ
Common Questions
What is the most important T-shirt QC photo?
A clear front photo plus a close-up of the print is usually first, followed by flat measurements if fit matters.
Should I approve if the print is slightly crooked?
Only if the flaw is acceptable to you after comparing it with the listing and final landed cost.
Do T-shirt size labels translate reliably?
No. Use chest width, shoulder width, and length instead of trusting the label alone.