SCREEN PRINTING
WHAT IS
Applying a permanent decoration to a substrate by pushing ink through a stencil on a screen.
WHY
High quality equipment.
High quality, long lasting prints.
Multiple different styles to choose from.
INK STYLES
INK TYPES FOR EVERY GARMENT
PLASTISOL INK
Pricing based on number of colours in the artwork.
Most widely used oil-based for screen printing.
Very thick, versatile, durable and provides clear graphic detail.
WATER-BASED INK
An ink which uses water as a solvent base to carry the pigment.
Colours appear more muted because they are absorbed into the fabric.
Used mostly for the vintage look, where the over worn look is desirable.
DISCHARGE INK
This gives it that super soft and lightweight feel.
A popular choice for people working with 100% cotton.
A specialized water-based ink that uses an activating agent to remove the dye from natural fibers.
4-COLOUR PROCESS
Involves the use of four playes: Cyan, Magenta, Yellow and Keyline (Black).
The CMYK artwork is seperated into these four colours - one plate per colour.
SPECIALTY INKS / DECORATION
Additives are mixed into a standard plasticol ink colour to achieve these special effects.
PUFF ADDITIVE
METALLIC ADDITIVE
FOIL APPLICATION
CLEAR ADDITIVE
REFLECTIVE ADDITIVE
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