Screen Printing

Screen printing (also known as silk screening) is a printing technique where an image is inked through a screen onto textiles or papers. Using light, an image from a film positive is first “burned” onto a mesh screen that has been treated with light-sensitive emulsion. The screen(s) (one for each color) are put into a press. Special inks are applied through the unblocked portions of the screen with a squeegee.  The garment or fabric is then treated with high levels of heat to “cure” or “dry” the ink.  

This decorating technique can be used on a wide variety of shirt types and other apparel, including the ever popular tshirt. Ink technology has come a long way, so you can really have fun with all the options now available with special effects and high-end decorating, including:

1. Glow in the dark
2. Photo-chromic (UV activated)
3. Thermo-chromic (heat activated)
4. Reflective (great for safety gear)
5. Metallic and Sparkle
6. High Density
7. Puff, Suede and Textured
8. Four color process and index color on light and dark colored garments

We work with the best equipment and ink manufacturers in the world and stay up to date on new techniques so that you can be confident in your investment.  Walk through our gallery and then talk to us about your next project!

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