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Key Features of Screen Printing

How to Screenprint T-Shirts and Other Different Apparel?

Screen printing has evolved from the process of applying ink to a mesh to the use of an actual stencil with a rubber blade to ensure that the printing produced is of the best quality. It is also referred to sometimes as silk screening or silkscreen, as the meshes used to be made out of silk in the past. This printing technique is the most popular of all the t-shirt printing methods used today, especially for making bold, highly detailed prints on garments.

It’s perfect for any number of orders of custom t-shirt printing and other personalised apparel printing - from 10 to even hunderds and more! Screen printing is the best option for orders over 50 that don’t need a complex or photo image or logo. We are well-versed inlatest screen printing equipment to give you the best and crystal clear printing outcome. So, get silk screen printing services from Garment Printing and see how we can help meet the requirements of your teams, organizations, groups, or businesses and give you best value for money.

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Where to Opt Screen Printing?

  • T-Shirts

  • Polos

  • Singlets

  • Hoodies & Jackets

  • Dri Fit Shirts

  • Work Wear

  • Hi Vis Safety Wear

  • Sports Wear

  • Corporates

  • Hospitality

  • Health Wear

  • Active Wear

  • Pants & Shorts

  • Headwear

  • Totes & Bags

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Process of Screen Printing

How Screen Printing Works?

Screen printing is a multi-step printing process that begins with collecting and designing the artwork; burning each design into the screens; preparing each ink that is going to be used and finally to printing and curing for a soft feel and amazing durability.

Screen printing is an art, not just a process, and we at Garment Printing are specialists in retail quality printing that brings designs to life. We understand the techniques, printing inks, vivid colours, and creative nuances that work best, and we know how to refine every detail to make your design truly stand out.

Here is how the screen printing process works, especially for t-shirts:

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Prepare Your Design

The higher the quality of the artwork you provide, the better the print will turn out

The process of screen printing usually starts with converting the design into black and white using Photoshop. In the case of a design with multiple colors, separate positive films need to be printed in black color for each color. Then, these films are attached to separate screens that have a coating of emulsion for exposure.

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Exposing the Screen

Each colour screen is exposed with UV light, burning image into emulsion

Place a printed transparency under a glass or acrylic cover and expose it to UV light for approximately four minutes.

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Develop the Screen

Screen is immediately washed under running water after exposure

In this step, the unexposed emulsion is removed with a sponge. Screen is then dried, preferably under sunlight or a strong lamp.

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Prepare Press for Printing

Secure the fabric on the press bed with spray glue to ensure smooth printing

Applying a light spray adhesive to the press bed is an important step in securing the material during the press process. This ensures a clean and precise outcome. The adhesive is applied evenly and lightly to avoid any clumps or bumps.

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Printing Process

Apply ink and use the squeegee to transfer the design accurately onto the fabric

The screen is positioned on the press. Pour ink above the image area on the screen. The squeegee spreads and presses the ink onto the material through the screen.

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Curing

Cure the printed fabric using heat or UV light to set the ink permanently

After printing, your garment goes through either a industrial heat press or tunnel dryer or UV curing process to dry and permanently affix the printed ink to your shirt.

See what makes Screen Printing so popular

Advantages of Screen Printing

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Versatility

The best thing about screen printing is its versatility. It can work with any type and texture of material, and can work well with dozens of types of garments, such as t-shirts, bags, hats and other promotional products.

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Higher Quality & Durable Printing

Weather-resistant and environmentally friendly printing inks and our screen printing methods guarantee that your product is of the highest-quality when you receive it, and also that the images will stay sharp and crisp, and won’t fade as time passes or as much as it washes.

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Cost Effective, Perfect for Bulk Orders

Screen printing is very cost effective, especially for larger print orders. Large orders can be printed in very short times. We can print large sizes, up to 42x55 cm, and can print up to 12 colours.

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Special Effects

The prints are Hi-Def with very high detail quality, and you can choose from a range of special effects such as metallic, glitter, foil, and glow in the dark, gloss or fluoro- prints, among others.

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Environment Friendly Inks

Water-Based (this ink is used for a softer feel and an environmentally friendly alternative, but is not appropriate for use on dark fabrics).

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Tactile Finish

The inks add a tactile quality to the print. One can feel the layers of ink on the surface of the material. This can even be an addition that gives it a premium texture and cannot be duplicated or replicated through other means.

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Great for Multi-Color Designs

Although setting up for multiple colours can be complex, screen printing effectively handles multi-colour designs with precision. Each colour is applied one at a time, allowing for exact control of the design.

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Scale of Production

It is equally adept at handling small custom orders as it is for large-scale production, which makes it highly flexible towards businesses and individuals.

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Customisation

Screen printing allows for extensive customisation in designs and colours, enabling unique prints that cater specifically to client needs or market trends.

What are the Possible Disadvantages of Screen Printing?

Potential Limitations of Screen Printing

Here are the possible disadvantages of screen printing technique

  • Not ideal for photographs full color artworks. Since screen printing isolates colors when printing, gradients and transparency effects don’t print well with this technique.
  • Screen printing has setup costs.
  • Multi-color prints have higher set-up costs, and higher printing cost.
  • The minimum print order for this method is 50.
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Some amazing prints produced using Screen Printing

Screen Print Examples

FAQs about Screen Printing

Screen printing works by creating a stencil (or screen), and then using that stencil to apply layers of ink on the printing surface. Each color is applied using a different stencil, one at a time, to achieve the final design. This method is particularly popular for high-volume orders due to its efficiency and the vibrant results it produces.

A screen art print is a piece of artwork created using the screen printing technique. This method allows for the production of artworks with different colours and high durability, making it a popular choice for artists who wish to reproduce their original artworks.

You can visit our website to order screen printing for your desired apparel. We have provided a step-by-step process where you can upload your design, choose your materials, specify the size and colour, and place your order directly from the comfort of your home.

The time it takes to get a screen printed t-shirt can vary depending on the complexity of your order, and the quantity. Typically, it ranges from a few days to a couple of weeks.

Using a screen printer allows for high-quality, durable designs on t-shirts with vibrant colors that can withstand repeated washing without fading.

Yes, Garment Printing provides professional online screen printing services and other printmaking services on T-shirts with perfect colour matching and low minimums in Canberra. Whether you're looking for custom designs for your business, events, or personal use, our expert team ensures high-quality prints and a seamless ordering process, all from the comfort of your home.

Printing T-Shirts and Clothing can be complicated. We make the whole process easy!

Which T-Shirt Printing Method is Best for you?

Garment Printing is committed to providing the highest quality to our customers

Request a Quote

Deciding on clothing and screen printing design can be complicated. If you want to place bulk/group orders, know more about screen printing methods, or to seek a detailed guidance from experts like us, then please contact us via Get a Quote Form or by email (sales@garmentprinting.com.au) and we will try to respond to your request for a screen printed t-shirt or any apparel within the shortest time frame possible – usually within 24 to 48 hours of receiving your request. To explore more options, you can also inquire about our other custom t-shirt printing services.

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