Screen Printing Options

Fife HS screen printed tees

Dash Point Custom Patch Cap

Screen printing with standard plastisol ink is one of the most economical and versatile methods for customizing apparel, offering flexibility for a wide range of designs.

Green Rive College screen printed tees

Sno Jammers full size embriodery

A heavy layer of ink is applied to enhance the logo’s richness and visibility. While often seen in sportswear and team uniforms, it’s a fantastic method for making any design pop.

Special Effects Screen Printing

Dash Point Custom Patch Cap

Special effect inks bring extra flair to a design and are applied just like any other color. Popular options include shimmer, glitter, and neon inks, all of which add a unique touch.

Photorealistic Screen Printing

Sno Jammers full size embriodery

For designs that capture the clarity and detail of a photo, this method is ideal. It’s best for high-volume projects due to the significant preparation costs involved.

Water based screen printing

Tackle Twill Embroidery

Water-based ink soaks into the material’s fibers, resulting in a soft, smooth touch. It’s perfect for hand towels but works well on t-shirts too.

Jet Chevy screen printed logo

Stock Embroidery Fonts

Screen printing using Cyan (C), Magenta (M), Yellow (Y), and Black (K) together can produce a wide range of colors, making it a cost-effective option for designs with many colors.

Screen Printing Process

Step 1


Art Prep

Each color in a design must be printed separately. Art preparation involves separating each color to ensure it can be transferred to an individual screen.

Step 2


Screen Prep

Each “color separation” is transferred (or exposed) to its own screen. For a six-color design, six separate screens must be prepared.

Step 3


Press Set up

Each screen is taped, filled with ink, registered, and locked into place on the press. After final adjustments, the printing process is ready to begin.

Step 4


Printing

A final check is performed, and production starts. After the garment is printed, it is passed through a conveyor dryer to cure the design.

Automatic Screen Printing

We invest in top-of-the-line equipment to ensure quality and efficiency. Our M&R Automatic press can handle up to 950 shirts per hour, allowing us to meet high-demand production needs.

More on Screen Printing:

Screen printing is more complex than simply using a stencil and ink; it requires careful preparation and setup.

This includes aligning the screen with the equipment and ensuring everything is properly positioned before starting the printing process. Screen printing can be done manually or with a machine.

This is why designs with more colors are more expensive—they demand additional setup time and longer production times. However, the result is a professional, high-quality finish that makes the extra effort worthwhile.

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