Learn More About Screen Printing T-Shirts

 
 

Screen Printing is a fast and cost efficient way to produce large volumes of durable, high quality prints on garments.

 
 

What is screen printing?

Screen printing is used to make graphic t-shirts and decorated apparel.

It is a printing technique that is done through the process of pulling a layer of ink across a mesh screen to produce a design. In this process, the ink bonds to the garment, which results in a clear, vibrant, and durable image. Screen printing designs will last years without fading or cracking.

 

What are the benefits screen printing?

Durability, quality, cost efficiency, and quick turn around times.

 

Is screen printing cost efficient? Where does the cost come from?

Screen printing is extremely cost efficient, especially with large orders. Price is dependent on quantity of inks, print locations, and garments.

 

Screen printing VS direct-to-garment printing (DTG)

A screen printed design on a t-shirt will last much longer than any other printing method and the quality of the image will be much higher, more vibrant and clear. DTG sits on top of the fabric and screen printing binds to the fibers.

 

What types of effects can screen printing produce?

Screen printing can do it all - standard, distressed, or specialty inks for unique designs.

 

Is screen printing cost efficient?

Extremely! Especially with larger orders.