PR IN T I N G P R O CESS & A PPLI CAT I O N S AVA I L ABL E PRIN TIN G TECH N IQU ES
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T R A DIT IO NA L SCR E EN P R IN T
D I STR ESS SC R EEN PR I N T
For traditional prints Plastisol is commonly used as a textile ink for screen-printing and as a coating. They are the most commonly used inks for printing designs on to t-shirts and various apparel applications and are particularly useful for printing opaque graphics on dark fabrics. Plastisol inks are recommended for printing on colored fabric and can retain a bright image for many years with proper care. Most Plastisols need to be heated to about 180 degrees celsius (350 Fahrenheit) for full curing. Plastisol tends to sit atop the threads instead of soaking into them, giving the print a raised texture.
Distressed printing gives your garment a completely soft worn out look. This soft hand feel and worn look will make your apparel feel like your favorite old shirt. Distressed printing works well over seams and can be done on virtually any fabric.
4 CO LOR PROCE SS SCR E EN P R IN T
SI M UL ATED P R OC E S S S C R E E N PR I N T
4 color process is essentially using cyan, magenta, yellow and black translucent inks and blending them to create a variety of colors. This can only be done on white and natural colored garments.
Simulated process is similar to 4 color process but for dark garments. Regular plastisol inks are blended to create a variety of colors.
