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Screen Printing |
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Screen Printing has been used for many years to decorate T-shirts for almost every kind of organization. In recent years, we have produced screen printed designs on a variety of garments including denim shirts, sweatshirts, sport uniforms, golf shirts, and many more.
Down Under Design can produce screen printed garments in up to ten colors. Most garments can also be printed in multiple positions, i.e.: front, back, sleeves, back neck, leg, seat, etc. Call our customer service department to determine what is right for your needs. |
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We also have a full service graphic department to help you achieve the look that is right for you. Our artists will work directly with you to create and establish your very own design for screen printing on garments. All of our artwork and printing is produced by our in house staff. |
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Screen printing consists of three elements: the screen which is the image carrier, the squeegee,
and the ink. The screen printing process uses a porous mesh stretched tightly over a frame made
of wood or metal. Proper tension is essential for accurate color registration. The mesh is made of
porous fabric or stainless steel mesh. A stencil is produced on the screen either manually or
photo chemically.
The stencil defines the image to be printed. In other printing technologies this
would be referred to as the image plate. |
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Screen printing ink is applied to the substrate (garment) by placing the screen over the material. Ink with
a paint-like consistency is place onto the top of the screen. Ink is then forced through the fine
mesh openings using a squeegee that is drawn across the screen, applying pressure thereby
forcing the ink through the open areas of the screen. Ink will pass through only in areas where
no stencil is applied, thus forming an image on the printing substrate.
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Types of Screen Printing |
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There are a few different ways for printing an image on screen. 4 color process, uses
four different screens to create an image with CMYK colors. This process can only be used on
white or light color garments. |
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Simulated process, uses separate screens for each of the colors found in the artwork.
This process can be used on all different colors because it will apply an under base to bring
out the color on a dark garment. |
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Spot color uses screens for each individual color with vector based artwork. It can be
one screen or it could be five screens depending on how many colors your artwork has.
When trying to decide what process you will need to use our staff will review your artwork
and determine the best possible procedure for your artwork.
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How do I know which technique to use? |
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Simply contact your Customer Service Representative. He or she will be happy to consult with you on the best approach for your design needs. |
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