Lee's Custom Tees

Basics of Screen Printing

 

Screen printing is the process of printing shirts by using liquid ink that is run through a “screen” (stencil) and, if necessary—due to complexity or the amount of colors—various other “screens” and, eventually, through a dryer, so it adheres to the fabric.

This is the method most commonly used and referred to when printing shirts.

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Spot Color

Spot Color actually describes the process itself. In this type each individual color of a design is printed separately.
 

4-Color
4-Color screen printing replicates the CMYK--Cyan, Magenta, Yellow and Key (Black)--printing process of a computer printer by mixing more or less of the 4 individual colors to achieve different colors, shades and tints.
 

Discharge
Discharge ink is a water based product that is formulated to deactivate the dyes used on natural fabrics to print lighter colors on dark fabrics.

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Water Based
Water based ink is a special type of decorative ink that literally soaks into the fabric instead of sitting on top of it.

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Advantages of Screen Printing

Silk-screening is the most economical process for very large orders.
It can be applied to a wide range of fabrics as temperature limitations are not an issue.
Various additives for specialty prints are available.

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Screen Printing Vs. Heat Pressing

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Silk-screening and heat-pressing have similar visual results, but they are made from different processes.  They have different timetables, feeling, and costs, as well as limitations.

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Make sure to check all of our printing services to see which one best fits your needs.

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We reserve the right to refuse a service if we believe that it may damage a personally owned item or garment.