Gateway Ink is a social enterprise screen printing business that allows for a part-time volunteer and paid work experience for individuals with autism and other related disabilities, and a job skills “laboratory”. Participants learn how to be a model employee in a supported environment. Gateway Ink employee-trainees also receive small group instruction on money management and job-related social expectations through our Independence Coaching Program.
Printed and non-printed garment samples are in the Gateway Ink print shop. You are always welcome to make an appointment with the shop manager at ink@merakey.org to stop by, view the samples and discuss shirt options..
Invoices are sent out through email, using the email address on file. After an order is placed, we will send a link which allows payment online by credit or debit card.
A 50% deposit is required before we will begin work. Gateway Ink must purchase shirts to be customized. To avoid monetary losses associated with cancelation, a deposit is required prior to placing any shirt order with the supplier.
3488 Partridge Ln., Baton Rouge, LA 70809. Keep checking in with us because more locations are coming soon.
Turnaround starts once shirts arrive from the supplier. There is a quoted two week turn on all orders. You will be notified if your order will require more attention and time for production.
No, we accept all orders! However, keep in mind that small orders are more expensive because of the costs of creating the screens and our shirt suppliers’ rates. Consequently, your cost per piece is reduced as the shirt order is increased.
Our prices vary based on the number of shirts you request to have printed, and the number of ink colors used. Contact us or fill out our Get a quote form!
To complete an order, we must confirm the shirt brand and style you want. We will also need to know the number, size distribution, and color of shirts for your job. Finally, you will need to adapt or create the artwork for your customized shirts.
Vector files saved to .PDF, .AI, .EPS; all text converted to outlines or with font files included.
Yes, hand-drawn designs must be scanned using a scanner at 600 DPI at a high valued setting and emailed to us.
Yes, we do provide graphic design services for a fee of $15.00 an hour.
Yes, however each design size will be considered its own job, and will be invoiced accordingly.
The largest design we can print on a shirt is 8.5 X 10.5 inches.
Yes, all proofs must be approved via email before your order can continue on to production.
We can print a maximum of 4 colors.
Multiple shirt colors may be subject to a fee. Please contact us at ink@merakey.org for additional details.
Yes, but we do charge an ink change fee of $10 per color.
Yes, pantone matching is available through our supplier for a fee.
Yes, but they must be pre-approved to assure compatibility with the screen print process. One additional shirt per size is supplied for quality control purposes.
Yes, we are able to print on sleeves. Sleeve designs are limited to 3 inches in size.
No, we do not provide heat press services.
We can print on cotton face masks, bags, hoodies, sweatshirts, and tank tops. If an item you are interested in is not listed, please contact us at ink@merakey.org, to inquire about availability.
If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Alainae Smith at Alainae.Smith@merakey.org.
To make a donation, please use this form and select Gateway Ink from the dropdown box labeled 'I would like my gift to support:'.