Hand screen printing is an old print process that has been around for a long time. A stencil pattern is formed on fine mesh or polyester fabric for screen printing, and multiple layers of ink are forced through this stencil arrangement onto the surface of the print material. To get the final printed effect, each ink color is applied using a distinct screen stencil. To prevent ink contamination, areas of the print material that must be left clear are covered with an impermeable substance.
Here’s why it is so cool:
- White and light-colored clothing
Hand screen printing works well on white and light-colored clothes, especially when paired with water-based inks and soft base additives. Using soft-hand print on dark clothes is more difficult because it may not show up as well. To achieve the correct design/look, discussions with screen printers are required. Soft-hand print is suggested for old and distressed items because it makes the print appear more “authentic,”, especially on high count pieces.
- Intricate Details
Forget about hard-printing inks that crack and split after just a few washes! When employing plastisol inks, hand screen printing does produce that “plastic feel” which is usually invisible after a single washing. While hand screen alternatives are more bendable, inks blended with such additives nevertheless provide the same level of detail as conventional ink options.
- Printability and Opacity
Because of the plastisol concentration, inks blended with hand screen additives print readily and are hence a favorite of screen printing companies. It is crucial to remember that pantone inks used with such additives may not produce the precise color, although the result will be close to the original hue. Pantone colors become more translucent when blended with hand screen additives, which is why they work so well on light clothing rather than darker alternatives. They produce a washed-out design when printed on white or light clothing, but are barely visible on dark things.
- Detailing and Curing Time
If the garment has smaller regions of design, keep in mind that ink can dry in these areas, resulting in detail loss. Curing time is longer in some versions, which can make it more difficult to create the appropriate pattern; nonetheless, when printing on light or white garments, the outcome is still long-lasting and natural. A better output quality than digital printing more long-lasting prints that are required in the long run can be utilized on a wide range of print materials, including glass, wood, fabrics, signage, banners, electronics, and many more. It is simple to print on specific portions of print material.
- We are discussing Vibrant Designs
Colors produced by screen printing are more brilliant and bold, making them difficult to imitate with other printing techniques. Direct to garment techniques use thinner inks like cyan, magenta, yellow, and black dots to duplicate their designs, and while this is wonderful for details, the results are typically paler than screen printing.
- Unrivaled Speed and Efficiency
What is the most common application for screen printing? Efficient! Screen printing is the quickest of all garment printing procedures once the screen has been created. Some screen printing equipment can print as many as 4,600 T-shirts in an hour.
- Support for Bulk Orders
We go through the same amount of preparation whether we are customizing one T-shirt or 1,000 T-shirts, thus it is ideal for use if you have a large order. Because setup costs are lowered as manufacturing volume increases, the more you order, the less you spend per item. Additionally, screen printing is an excellent choice if you require the same design printed on many garments, models, or sizes.
- Wide Range
There are numerous varieties of screen printing inks that provide various effects and textures. Some machines also have screens large enough to cover a larger area, giving our customers greater customizing options.
Hand screen printing options produce a natural, supple look that complements a wide range of light-colored clothes. Consider handprinting as a possible choice for printing a variety of apparel items!
