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Screen Printing Process
Everything You've Always Wanted to Know About Screen Printing But Were Too Afraid to Ask
But really... what IS screenprinting? For us, screenprinting is undoubtedly an art form (note: the hipster undertone there is unintentional, we swear). The attention to detail that goes into the screenprinting process is crucial - and because we understand the importance of that, we know how to deliver superior quality products. There are a lot of moving parts that must fit perfectly together in order to achieve the best end result - take it from us, we know a thing or two!
Screenprinting is...
Not an exact science
Best for vibrant designs
Done in bulk
Manually handled
How Does screenprinting Work?
Screen printing is a printing technique that uses a woven mesh to support an ink-blocking stencil. The attached stencil forms open areas of mesh that transfer ink or other printable materials which can be pressed through the mesh as a sharp-edged image onto a substrate. A fill blade or squegee is moved across the screen stencil, forcing or pumping ink into the mesh openings for transfer by capillary action during the squeegee stroke. This is by far the most common method of printing garments and is especially suitable for larger quantities (over 25).
The Benefits
More than just shirts. Many people think screenprinting is limited to shirts only - this couldnt be more false! Heres the lowdown on what can be printed - tote bags/purses, jackets, mouse pads, flags, banners, signs, bandanas, and more.
Achieve custom results. You can get the results you want by manipulating the screenprinting process - we strive to guide our customers through the entire order process in an effort to ensure your expectations are met! Need a faded print on a specific shirt? We have got you covered. Need to color match the inks to a very specific color you have in mind? Super easy.
Explore different options. Think you are limited to a plain old cotton shirt for screenprinting? Think again! There are a ton of great synthetic fabrics out there that work great with screenprinting - polyester, silk, viscose, and more.