{"id":2082,"date":"2024-09-24T13:06:42","date_gmt":"2024-09-24T13:06:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/xrival.qodeinteractive.com\/?page_id=2082"},"modified":"2026-02-23T15:32:21","modified_gmt":"2026-02-23T15:32:21","slug":"faq-page","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/2design.co\/designsalikeupdate\/faq-page\/","title":{"rendered":"Designsalike FAQs"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"2082\" class=\"elementor elementor-2082\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-657d064e e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"657d064e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5cd495e4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-xrival_core_text_marquee\" data-id=\"5cd495e4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"xrival_core_text_marquee.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"qodef-shortcode qodef-m qodef-text-marquee qodef-text-marquee-248 qodef-layout--default qodef-direction--left\" >\n\t<div class=\"qodef-m-content\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"qodef-m-content-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"qodef-m-text-1\" >\n\t\t\t\t\tNO MINIMUM ORDER\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"qodef-m-text-2\" >\n\t\t\t\t\tNATIONWIDE SHIPPING\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"qodef-m-text-3\" >\n\t\t\t\t\tUK MANUFACTURED\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9fe5c00 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"9fe5c00\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-011f447 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"011f447\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4315c04 elementor-widget elementor-widget-xrival_core_accordion\" data-id=\"4315c04\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"xrival_core_accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"qodef-shortcode qodef-m qodef-accordion clear qodef-behavior--accordion qodef-layout--simple\">\n\t<h4 class=\"qodef-accordion-title\">\n\t<span class=\"qodef-tab-title\">What is sublimation printing?<\/span>\n\t<span class=\"qodef-accordion-mark\">\n\t\t<span class=\"qodef-icon--plus\">+<\/span>\n\t\t<span class=\"qodef-icon--minus\">-<\/span>\n\t<\/span>\n<\/h4>\n<div class=\"qodef-accordion-content\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-accordion-content-inner\">\n\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sublimation printing is a digital process that uses heat and pressure to permanently transfer a design onto fabric or other materials. Here\u2019s how it works:<\/span><\/p><ol><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Design:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Your design is first printed onto special transfer paper using sublimation inks.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Application:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The printed sheet is placed onto the garment or material.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Heat &amp; Pressure:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> A heat press is applied at around 180\u2013200\u00b0C.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Transfer:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The inks turn into gas and bond directly into the fibres of the material.<\/span><\/li><\/ol><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The result? A long-lasting, vibrant print that won\u2019t peel, fade, or crack.<\/span><\/p>\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h4 class=\"qodef-accordion-title\">\n\t<span class=\"qodef-tab-title\"> What do you need from us to design a new kit?<\/span>\n\t<span class=\"qodef-accordion-mark\">\n\t\t<span class=\"qodef-icon--plus\">+<\/span>\n\t\t<span class=\"qodef-icon--minus\">-<\/span>\n\t<\/span>\n<\/h4>\n<div class=\"qodef-accordion-content\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-accordion-content-inner\">\n\t\tTo create your custom kit, we\u2019ll need a few details from you:\n<ul> \n<li>Your chosen main background colour plus any additional colours to include.<\/li>\n<li>Any specific design elements you\u2019d like (e.g. stars, ombr\u00e9, panels).\nHigh-quality files of your logos.<\/li>\n<li>Any text you\u2019d like featured on the garments.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h4 class=\"qodef-accordion-title\">\n\t<span class=\"qodef-tab-title\">How long will my order take?<\/span>\n\t<span class=\"qodef-accordion-mark\">\n\t\t<span class=\"qodef-icon--plus\">+<\/span>\n\t\t<span class=\"qodef-icon--minus\">-<\/span>\n\t<\/span>\n<\/h4>\n<div class=\"qodef-accordion-content\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-accordion-content-inner\">\n\t\t<ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Made-to-order garments: Typically 6\u20138 weeks from receiving your deposit.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Embroidery or printing on stock items: Usually around 2 weeks from receiving your deposit.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\u2019ll always do our best to accommodate urgent deadlines, depending on our current workload.<\/span><\/p>\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h4 class=\"qodef-accordion-title\">\n\t<span class=\"qodef-tab-title\">Can I order a sample first?<\/span>\n\t<span class=\"qodef-accordion-mark\">\n\t\t<span class=\"qodef-icon--plus\">+<\/span>\n\t\t<span class=\"qodef-icon--minus\">-<\/span>\n\t<\/span>\n<\/h4>\n<div class=\"qodef-accordion-content\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-accordion-content-inner\">\n\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes!<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For bespoke garments, we provide printed fabric panels so you can check the colours. We recommend ordering a full sample garment to confirm the style and print design\u2014these are usually ready within 2 weeks. Please note: samples are non-refundable, but if major changes are needed, we\u2019ll exchange the original sample for an updated version.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For embroidery orders, we always create a test run for your approval.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For print-only orders, our graphics team will send you a visual proof to review.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h4 class=\"qodef-accordion-title\">\n\t<span class=\"qodef-tab-title\">How do I choose the right sizes?<\/span>\n\t<span class=\"qodef-accordion-mark\">\n\t\t<span class=\"qodef-icon--plus\">+<\/span>\n\t\t<span class=\"qodef-icon--minus\">-<\/span>\n\t<\/span>\n<\/h4>\n<div class=\"qodef-accordion-content\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-accordion-content-inner\">\n\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each garment comes with a detailed size guide. For larger team orders, you may wish to:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Order a set of sample sizes to try before placing your full order, or<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Request generic sizing garments from us (a refundable deposit is required and returned once the garments are sent back).<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h4 class=\"qodef-accordion-title\">\n\t<span class=\"qodef-tab-title\">How much is delivery?<\/span>\n\t<span class=\"qodef-accordion-mark\">\n\t\t<span class=\"qodef-icon--plus\">+<\/span>\n\t\t<span class=\"qodef-icon--minus\">-<\/span>\n\t<\/span>\n<\/h4>\n<div class=\"qodef-accordion-content\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-accordion-content-inner\">\n\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Delivery costs depend on the weight and size of your parcel. We will always confirm the delivery charge with you before you pay your deposit, so there are no surprises.<\/span><\/p>\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h4 class=\"qodef-accordion-title\">\n\t<span class=\"qodef-tab-title\">Can you help us with a full rebrand, including a new logo?<\/span>\n\t<span class=\"qodef-accordion-mark\">\n\t\t<span class=\"qodef-icon--plus\">+<\/span>\n\t\t<span class=\"qodef-icon--minus\">-<\/span>\n\t<\/span>\n<\/h4>\n<div class=\"qodef-accordion-content\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-accordion-content-inner\">\n\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Absolutely! We can create a new logo for you and advise on colours and fonts to refresh your brand\u2019s look.<\/span><\/p>\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c558eeb e-con-full elementor-hidden-mobile e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"c558eeb\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6d7b731 elementor-widget elementor-widget-sidebar\" data-id=\"6d7b731\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"sidebar.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"widget widget_block\" data-area=\"faq-sidebar\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-qi-blocks-divider qodef-block-container qodef-widget-block-1755d97a\"><div class=\"qi-block-divider qodef-block qodef-m qodef-layout--standard qodef-position--center\"><div class=\"qodef-m-line\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"widget widget_xrival_core_title_widget\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"qodef-widget-title\" >\n\t\t\t\tContact Us\t\t\t\t<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/33+Thomas+Street,+33+Thomas+St,+New+York,+NY+10007,+USA\/@40.7166039,-74.0109279,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m15!1m8!3m7!1s0x89c24fa5d33f083b:0xc80b8f06e177fe62!2sNew+York,+NY,+USA!3b1!8m2!3d40.7127753!4d-74.0059728!16zL20vMDJfMjg2!3m5!1s0x89c25a202da93785:0x647d236777581d1c!8m2!3d40.7165999!4d-74.006057!16s%2Fg%2F11bc5vtggx?entry=ttu&amp;g_ep=EgoyMDI0MDkxOC4xIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">267 London Rd, Hilsea, Portsmouth<\/a><br><a href=\"mailto:xrival@example.com\">sales@designsalike.co.uk<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/designsalike.co.uk\/\">02392 654408<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-qi-blocks-divider qodef-block-container qodef-widget-block-46012aa0\"><div class=\"qi-block-divider qodef-block qodef-m qodef-layout--standard qodef-position--center\"><div class=\"qodef-m-line\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>NO MINIMUM ORDER NATIONWIDE SHIPPING UK MANUFACTURED What is sublimation printing? + &#8211; Sublimation printing is a digital process that uses heat and pressure to permanently transfer a design onto fabric or other materials. 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