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What is Screen Printing?
Screen printing (also called silkscreen printing) is a traditional printing method where ink is pressed through a fine mesh screen onto fabric. Each color in your design requires a separate screen, making it ideal for bulk orders with 1-4 colors. The result is vibrant, durable prints that last for years.
We use plastisol ink, the industry standard for apparel screen printing. Plastisol produces bright, opaque colors that sit on top of the fabric and won't fade or crack with repeated washing. It works on cotton, polyester, and blends—perfect for everything from t-shirts to hoodies to tote bags.
Best for bulk orders (12+ pieces) because there's a one-time setup fee to create screens and mix inks. Once screens are made, we store them for easy reorders. The more you print, the lower your per-unit cost—making screen printing the most economical choice for teams, brands, events, and businesses.
Why Choose Screen Printing?
The gold standard for bulk custom apparel printing.
Cost-Effective
Lowest per-unit cost for bulk orders. The more you print, the cheaper each piece becomes. Perfect for teams, brands, and high-volume needs.
Extremely Durable
Plastisol ink creates prints that outlast the garment. Won't crack, peel, or fade even after hundreds of washes. Built to last.
Vibrant Colors
Bold, opaque colors that pop on any fabric color. Pantone color matching available. Up to 12 colors per design for complex artwork.
Who Uses Screen Printing?
Trusted by clothing brands, businesses, schools, and organizations nationwide.
Clothing Brands
Launch your apparel line with professional screen printing. Perfect for bulk production, consistent quality, and brand-building.
Typical Order: 100-500 units per design
Corporate & Business
Outfit your team with branded shirts, polos, and workwear. Build team identity and professional appearance.
Typical Order: 25-100 units
Schools & Sports Teams
Team uniforms, spirit wear, fundraiser shirts, and event apparel. Durable prints that withstand frequent washing.
Typical Order: 24-200 units
Events & Festivals
Concert merch, festival tees, race shirts, and promotional giveaways. High-volume printing at competitive prices.
Typical Order: 100-1000+ units
Restaurants & Hospitality
Staff uniforms, branded tees, and employee apparel. Consistent branding across your entire team.
Typical Order: 12-50 units
Events & Festivals
Fundraiser shirts, awareness campaigns, volunteer tees, and donor gifts. Affordable bulk pricing for maximum impact.
Typical Order: 50-300 units
Screen Printing Process
From artwork to finished product.
01
Submit Design
Send us your logo or artwork. We'll separate it into print-ready color layers and create a digital proof.
02
Create Screens
We create mesh screens for each color and mix custom Pantone-matched inks for your brand.
03
Print Apparel
Ink is pressed through screens onto garments using our commercial-grade printing press.
04
Cure & Ship
Garments are heat-cured for durability, inspected for quality, and shipped nationwide or available for pickup.
Screen Printing FAQs
Common questions about custom screen printing.
Screen printing is most cost-effective for orders of 12+ pieces due to setup costs. For smaller quantities (1-11), we recommend DTF (Direct-to-Film) printing which offers similar quality with no setup fees.
We can print up to 12 colors per design. Each color requires a separate screen, which is why fewer colors (1-4) are more economical. For complex, full-color designs with gradients, DTF printing may be a better option.
We screen print on cotton, cotton blends, polyester, and most fabric types. Popular items include t-shirts, hoodies, sweatshirts, tank tops, tote bags, and athletic wear. We work with premium brands like Gildan, Bella+Canvas, Next Level, and more.
Screen printing uses ink pressed through mesh screens—best for bulk orders with simple designs. DTF (Direct-to-Film) uses full-color transfers—best for small batches and complex designs. Screen printing is more durable and cost-effective for volume; DTF has no minimums and handles gradients better.
Yes, screen printing requires a one-time setup fee per color (typically $25-50 per screen). This covers screen creation, ink mixing, and press setup. Once screens are made, we store them for easy reorders with no additional setup fees.
Absolutely. We use Pantone-matched plastisol inks for accurate color reproduction. Provide your Pantone color codes and we'll mix custom inks to match your brand exactly.
Screen printing is extremely durable—often outlasting the garment itself when properly cared for. Plastisol ink bonds to fabric and won't crack or fade with repeated washing. Perfect for team uniforms, workwear, and high-use apparel.
Standard production time varies based on order complexity and quantity. Small orders (12-24 pieces) typically complete within 5-7 business days. Larger orders (100+ pieces) may require additional time. Rush services are available for urgent projects.
Yes! We provide digital proofs for approval before production begins. For large orders, we can also produce a physical sample for an additional fee to ensure you're completely satisfied before we print the full run.
We accept vector files (AI, EPS, PDF) and high-resolution raster files (PNG, JPG at 300 DPI). Vector files are preferred for screen printing as they scale without losing quality. Our design team can help convert or create artwork if needed.