Samples and the Swatch product: test before you order big

Swatch is a physical sample of your chosen garment printed with your actual design, at a 15% discount and fast-tracked through production — it's the fastest way to check a design in person before committing to a larger order.

What is Swatch

Swatch produces one physical unit of the garment you've picked, printed with your own design, at a 15% discount, and it's prioritized in our production queue so you get it faster than a regular order. It's meant specifically for testing — not for reselling or gifting a finished piece.

When it's worth ordering one

Order a Swatch before committing to:

Orders above roughly 50 pieces, where a placement, sizing, or print-quality issue would otherwise repeat across the whole batch.
Color-critical designs, especially on colored garments, where getting the exact shade right matters (brand colors, matching an existing product line, etc.).

If you're ordering a single piece for yourself or a small, low-risk order, a Swatch usually isn't necessary — go ahead and order the final product directly.

Swatch vs. a regular sample order

Both let you see a product in hand before a bigger commitment, but they're not the same thing:

Swatch is specifically your design, printed on your chosen garment, discounted and prioritized — it tests exactly what your final order will look like.
Ordering samples more generally (see "How to order samples from Printoteca") covers the broader process of requesting sample pieces from our catalog.

If your goal is to validate your specific artwork and color choice before a bulk order, Swatch is the right tool. Exact discount amounts, caps, and any monthly limits are shown in your account or can be confirmed with us in chat — these details can change, so we don't quote fixed numbers here.

Why colors on screen don't match the final print

Even with a well-prepared file, colors on your monitor (RGB, backlit) and colors on printed fabric are never identical — screen brightness, color profile, and the garment's own fabric color all affect the final result. This is exactly the mismatch a Swatch is meant to catch before you commit to a large order. For the technical explanation, see "Why my colours didn't match my screen?"

Still need help?

Chat with us on printoteca.ro or write to comenzi@printoteca.ro — we're happy to help.

How to order samples from Printoteca
Why my colours didn't match my screen?
Preparing your design file for printing: formats, resolution, and common problems
Bulk & wholesale orders: minimums, pricing tiers, and how to get a B2B quote

Updated on: 01/09/2026

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