Print + INK Techniques
Plastisol INK
This ink is the most commonly used ink in the industry. Plastisol inks sits on top of the fabric , giving the image a superior color saturation and durability.
Turnaround: No additional time
Water Based INK
Water based inks are eco-friendly and water soluble. The ink absorbs to the fibers of the garment achieving a soft hand touch. Water based inks are considered premium and desirable for achieving a high-end look.
Turnaround: +5 business days
Discharge INK
Discharge ink is a water based product that is formulated by adding an activator to the ink in order to remove the dye from the fabric. Discharge works on 100% cotton. Excellent for dark colored grounds.
Turnaround: +1 days
Soft Hand Plastisol INK
It's plastisol ink mixed with an additive to soften the ink. It creates a soft hand feel. This technique is often used to create a "vintage" look.
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Metallic INK
Metallic inks are infused with small particles to create a shimmer look. They are great for creating a foil or glitter imitation.
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Foil
Foil screen printing is a very popular option to add shimmer to your apparel. It is applied to your garments by first printing your design with a special glue. We then adhere the foil to the glue with our heat press. The combination of heat and pressure seals the foil before the excess is removed. Foil printed t-shirts can be bold, but if designed well, it can bring the art to life and make it really stand out.
Turnaround: +1 days
Tonal Printing
Tonal printing, a recent popular print style, which we’d like to think is a phrase that we've coined in the screen printing industry, uses water based ink to achieve a hue somewhat lighter (Tonal Light) or somewhat darker (Tonal Dark) than the color of the garment. It creates a very subtle print, so if you’re looking for an out of the box printing style with a vintage edge, tonal light or tonal dark is the way to go.
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Inside-Out Printing
Inside out printing is exactly that. We turn the shirt inside out and literally print on the inside of your shirt. This t-shirt screen printing style creates a unique, heathered looking image creating a vintage appearance on the outside of the shirt. If you’re looking for an innovative and unique t-shirt screen printing style, check it out. You can achieve some awesome results.
Turnaround: +1 Day