Why Great Supplier Backing (and APPA Membership) Matters for Your Custom Printing

When you’re ordering custom tees, workwear, mugs, or promo gear, you’re not just buying a print — you’re buying confidence that it’ll be done right, on time, and backed if anything goes sideways.

At Plus Printing, two things help us deliver that peace of mind every day:

  • We’ve got great backing from our suppliers

  • We’re proud to be part of APPA

Here’s what that means for you (in plain English).

1) Better stock access = faster turnarounds

A lot of delays in printing don’t come from the printing itself — they come from waiting on blanks (shirts, hoodies, polos, hats, etc.).

Because we work closely with trusted suppliers, we can usually:

  • Get common items quickly

  • Offer more options across brands, fits, and colours

  • Give you clearer timeframes upfront

So if you need uniforms for a new team member, merch for an event, or a quick run of shirts for a weekend, we can move faster and keep you in the loop.

2) If there’s an issue, you’re not stuck

Printing is hands-on work. Every now and then, a blank item can have a fault — a stitching issue, a mark, a sizing problem — and you only spot it when you’re right in the middle of a job.

Strong supplier support means we can sort problems properly:

  • Faster replacements (where possible)

  • Clearer outcomes when something’s not right

  • Less back-and-forth for you

Our goal is simple: if a problem happens, we handle it — you shouldn’t have to.

3) More consistency across repeat orders

If you’re a business ordering uniforms, consistency matters. Same colour, same feel, same fit — and ideally the same product line so you’re not guessing every time you reorder.

Good supplier relationships help us:

  • Keep your repeat orders consistent

  • Recommend alternatives if something is discontinued

  • Plan ahead for seasonal stock changes

It’s one of the reasons a lot of our customers come back again and again.

4) Being apart of APPA is about standards and trust

We’re proud to be apart of APPA because it aligns with how we run Plus Printing: doing things properly, being transparent, and making sure customers get what they paid for.

For you, that means you’re dealing with a business that values:

  • Professionalism

  • Reliable processes

  • Quality outcomes

  • Clear communication

It’s not about fancy titles — it’s about showing up, doing good work, and standing behind it.

5) It all adds up to less stress for you

Whether you’re ordering one item or kitting out a whole crew, you want the same thing: a smooth experience.

Great supplier backing + being part of APPA helps us deliver:

  • Better timeframes

  • More reliable stock

  • Stronger quality control

  • Proper support if something needs fixing

Ready to get something made?

If you’ve got an idea (or you’re not sure where to start), pop in, message us, or send through what you’ve got. No worries if it’s a small order — we’re set up for one-offs and small runs.

Visit: www.plusprinting.com.au Or drop into the shop in Victor Harbor and we’ll help you sort it out.

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