Discover Our Printing Methods
What is Screen Printing?
Screen printing is a classic method that uses a mesh screen to transfer ink onto fabric through a stencil. It's highly effective for creating bold, durable designs with vibrant colors.
The Process
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Creating the Screen: A stencil or design is created on a mesh screen using emulsion.
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Preparing the Fabric: The fabric is placed flat beneath the screen.
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Applying Ink: Ink is pushed through the screen onto the fabric using a squeegee.
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Curing: The printed fabric is then heated to cure the ink, ensuring it adheres to the material.
Best Fabrics for Screen Printing
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Cotton, linen, and natural fabrics work best.
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Popular for t-shirts, tote bags, and home tex
Benefits of Screen Printing
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High-quality, long-lasting prints.
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Great for large orders with bold designs and solid colors.
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What is Heat Transfer Printing?
This method transfers designs from a printed sheet onto fabric using heat and pressure. It’s perfect for creating vibrant, high-resolution images on a variety of fabrics.
The Process
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Design Preparation: A design is printed on special transfer paper using sublimation or inkjet inks.
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Positioning: The transfer paper is placed on the fabric.
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Heat Application: A heat press applies pressure and heat to transfer the design onto the fabric.
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Peeling Off: After cooling, the paper is peeled away, leaving the design on the fabric.
Best Fabrics for Screen Printing
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Works well on cotton, polyester, and blends.
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Common for personalized apparel, sportswear, and promotional items.
Benefits of Screen Printing
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High-detail, photographic-quality prints.
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Ideal for short-run and custom designs.
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What is Screen Printing?
DTG involves printing directly onto fabric using specialized inkjet technology. It allows for intricate, full-color designs with no minimum order quantity.
The Process
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Design Digitization: The artwork is prepared digitally and loaded into the DTG printer.
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Pre-treating Fabric: The fabric is treated with a solution to ensure ink adhesion.
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Printing: The fabric is placed on the printer, and the design is directly printed using water-based inks.
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Curing: The printed fabric is then heated to cure the ink.
Best Fabrics for Screen Printing
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Works best with cotton and cotton blends.
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Used for custom t-shirts, hoodies, and small-batch orders.
Benefits of Screen Printing
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Ideal for detailed, full-color designs.
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No need for screens or setup, making it fast and efficient for small orders.
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What is Screen Printing?
DTG involves printing directly onto fabric using specialized inkjet technology. It allows for intricate, full-color designs with no minimum order quantity.
The Process
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Design Digitization: The artwork is prepared digitally and loaded into the DTG printer.
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Pre-treating Fabric: The fabric is treated with a solution to ensure ink adhesion.
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Printing: The fabric is placed on the printer, and the design is directly printed using water-based inks.
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Curing: The printed fabric is then heated to cure the ink.
Benefits of Screen Printing
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Works exclusively on polyester and polyester-coated items.
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Ideal for sportswear, activewear, and promotional products.
Benefits of Screen Printing
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Permanent prints that won’t crack or fade.
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All-over, edge-to-edge printing with vibrant colors.
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