The Industry Standard For Over 500 Years
Screen Printing offers craftsmanship and attention to detail can be felt in the final product, creating a unique connection between the printed piece and its recipient.
Why Choose Screen Printing?
Traditional screen printing allows for a variety of artistic effects and textures to be incorporated into designs. Specialty inks, such as metallic or glitter inks, can be used to create unique and visually appealing effects. Additionally, different screen meshes can be employed to create varying levels of texture in the print, adding depth and interest to the design.
Key Reasons To Choose Screen Printing..
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Durability:
Screen printing ink bonds strongly with the material, resulting in prints that resist wear and tear over time.
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Vibrant colors:
The thicker ink layer allows for brighter, more saturated colors, especially on dark fabrics.
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Cost-effective for large orders :
Once set up, screen printing is efficient for producing high volumes at a lower per-unit cost.
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Versatility:
Can be used on a wide range of surfaces like fabric, plastic, glass, metal, and paper.
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Special effects:
Supports a variety of specialty inks for unique finishes like glitter, glow-in-the-dark, or metallic.
When to consider other options:
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Small quantities:
The setup process required for screen printing is labor-intensive and time-consuming, contributing to the high fixed costs associated with this method. As a result, screen printing tends to be less economically viable for short print runs. If the objective is to produce a limited quantity of prints or on-demand prints, alternative printing methods like digital printing offer a more cost-effective solution
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Multiple colors
The cost of screen printing is directly impacted by the number of colors involved in the design. Since each color typically requires a separate screen to be created, it adds to the initial set up time and resources used. As a result, screen printing becomes less cost-effective as the number of colors in a design increases
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Item Restrictions:
While there are plenty of items that work great with the silk screening , there are some wearables that are either flat-out unable to be printed on, or may come with added cost due to extra measures required to ensure a good print. Other items may be made of materials that require special, more expensive inks, and that cost is passed on to you.
There's a certain charm and authenticity associated with traditional screen printing. It's this charm and authenticity that has made it the industry standard for centuries.