With tonal printing, every detail of your design is meticulously crafted to achieve a seamless and harmonious look. This method allows for precise reproduction of even the most intricate artwork, from intricate logos and illustrations to bold typography and subtle gradients.

Not only does tonal printing deliver exceptional visual impact, but it also offers versatility and durability. Whether you prefer classic black and white designs or want to explore a spectrum of grayscale tones, tonal printing ensures your designs remain crisp and vibrant wash after wash.

Elevate your custom apparel with the timeless sophistication of tonal printing. Whether you're designing for a small team or a large-scale event, this technique will leave a lasting impression.

Set the Tone.

This technique involves skillfully manipulating shades and tones of a chosen hue to create depth, dimension, and visual interest in your designs. Whether you want to add a touch of sophistication to your corporate uniforms, elevate your brand's merchandise with understated elegance, or create eye-catching garments for special events, tonal printing offers endless possibilities.

A woman and a man wear shirts in blue and purple, respectively, with a matching tonal design
Man wearing red t-shirt with tonal dark and tonal light printing
Man wearing purple t-shirt with tonal dark printing  that says "Izea"
close up of a blue t-shirt
half of a blue t-shirt next to a half of a red t-shirt

Tonal Printing: Everything You Need to Know

Tonal printing uses various techniques to manipulate shades and tones of a single color to create intricate designs on custom apparel. 

Preferred Color Choices

Tonal dark only works well on dark-colored shirts. If you want a tonal dark color look on a lighter shirt, choose from one of our complimentary stock colors or pay an additional charge for a Pantone match.

Preferred Fabric

We prefer how tonal printing looks on blends, but it will work well on any shirt (100% cotton, 50/50 blend, tri-blend, etc.). The heathered aspect of blends combined with the tonal ink gives an incredible vintage and washed look to a range of shirts and colors.

Preferred Color and Fabric

Tonal Light: Prints a hue or two lighter from the shirt color itself.

Tonal Dark: Prints a hue or two darker than the shirt color itself.

close-up of tonal printing style

How Do I Care For My Tonal-Printed Apparel?

Caring for tonal printed apparel is essential to maintain the quality and longevity of the print.