(Quoted from Mark Vasilantone and Printwear Magazine. Full article here.)
At least half of screen printers start in their homes, perhaps in a basement, garage, or other out building. You need about a 20' X 20' area to work comfortably. You can do it in less space, but starting with this size will give you enough room to work efficiently. Aside from production, you’ll also need some storage space. This will vary depending on how many orders you do per week and how large the orders are.

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