SCREEN PRINTING (PLASTISOL)
Screen printing with plastisol ink is the most durable of all prints and it also allows for the most accurate reproduction of PMS colors because of opacity of the ink. Screens are used to transfer one color of ink at a time onto the garment. Therefore, spot color works best.
DISCHARGE PRINTING
Water based inks work well on light garments but not on dark garments. Discharge printing uses water based pigments with special discharge agents that will bleach out the color of the fabric and leave the desired ink color. No white mask is needed on dark garments and the print will feel like its part of the fabric.
OVERSIZED PRINTS
The all over print is gaining in popularity. It is achieved by printing on large scale screens. We can print up to 4 colors using 17" x 20" screens.
SCREEN PRINTING (WATER BASED)
Many people enjoy t-shirts with printing that has a vintage or soft hand feel. This is achieved through water based inks which do not have the vinyl feel or the plastisol inks. However, they are not as durable and are more difficult to work with. In addition, the transparent nature of the water based inks limit its usefulness on dark garments.
BURNOUT PRINTING
Burn out printing is an advanced printable chemical that will dissolve natural fibers when heat is applied. We can do washes or all over prints with it on 50/50 fabric that give a desired worn out texture. |
