Custom Screen Printing

Screen Printing

An easy way to think about this is as a photographic stencil process. A stencil is created and then is used to apply layers of ink directly onto a product. The result is the screen's image transferred to the print surface. The versatility of this decoration method allows it to be used on a wide variety of items. You can read our complete step by step guide to custom screen printing here!

When to Use Screen Printing as a Decoration Method

Screen printing, also known as silk screen printing, is the most cost-effective method for large quantity print runs (around 50+ items) and works especially well with items like t-shirts and tanks. A complex design with many different colors requires different stencils for each color, so this decoration method is best for logos with 4 colors or less.

Screen Printing is Ideal for…

• Custom T-Shirts
• Custom Activewear & Sports Apparel
• Screen Printed Sweatshirts & Hoodies
• Promotional Pens & Custom Printed Notebooks
• Custom Drinkware
• Screen Printed Electronics
• Custom Golf Balls
• Much more

Benefits of Screen Printing as a Decoration Method

• Most cost effective decoration method for larger custom apparel orders.
• Just about any design and ink color can be applied to any product through screen printing.
• Ink is applied thicker than digital printing, making your design more vibrant and easier to see on darker fabrics or surfaces.

Drawbacks of Screen Printing as a Decoration Method

• The necessity to create screens means screen printing is not ideal for smaller order sizes or individually personalized items.
• Prices typically increase on orders with a high number of colors.