Screen printing is one of the most reliable methods of printing on textiles, preferred by the fashion industry, advertising agencies and businesses that insist on bright, long-lasting and high-quality prints. Used for printing on t-shirts, workwear, sportswear, canvas bags and other textiles.
In this article, we'll look at what screen printing is, how it's done, why it's better than other printing techniques, and why this particular method guarantees perfect results, durability and professional quality.
What is screen printing?
Screen printing is a process in which ink is applied to textiles by specially prepared sieve, which acts as a template. Each colour in the design has its own sieve through which the ink passes only in certain places, forming the impression on the fabric.
The method offers:
✅ Durability of the prints - colours remain saturated even after hundreds of washes.
✅ Intense colours and coverage - even on dark fabrics.
✅ Flexibility - can be applied to cotton, polyester, linen and other fabrics.
✅ Option for special effects - metallic, fluorescent and embossing inks.
How to make screen printing on textiles?
1. Design preparation
Each design is prepared digitally by separating it into individual colours. Each ink is applied individually, so accuracy in color separation is critical.
2. Making the sieve
A sieve is prepared for each colour and covered with photoemulsion and exposed to strong UV light. Where light does not pass through, the emulsion remains soft and washes off, creating a stencil for printing.
3. Textile preparation
The fabric or garment is placed on printing platform, to ensure precise positioning.
4. Application of the ink
The ink is spread across the screen and pushed out with a squeegee, passing through the holes and printing onto the fabric.
5. Final heat treatment
After printing, the textile goes through high temperature dryer (160-180°C), to fix the ink and provide maximum durability.
Why screen printing is the best method for textile printing?
1. More durable than digital printing (DTG)
Digital printing can lose its saturation after a few dozen washes, while the screen print withstands more than 100 washes without loss of color.
2. More cost-effective for large runs
Screen printing is most effective method for the production of T-shirts, shirts and other textile products in large quantities. For orders of 100+ pieces, the price per single print is significantly lower compared to other methods.
3. Better colour quality
Screen printing provides brighter, more saturated and more contrasting colours than any other textile printing method.
4. Option for special effects
Can be used metallic, fluorescent and embossing inks, which add a unique effect to the textile.
What textile products are screen printed?
✔ T-shirts and sweatshirts - the most common application.
✔ Workwear - for company uniforms and branding.
✔ Promotional materials - bags, hats, textile accessories.
✔ Designer clothing - used even by the biggest fashion brands.
Why choose LUDA PRINT for screen printing?
If you want perfect printing, impeccable quality and long-lasting results, we have best automatic screen printing machines in industry - MHM SP5000 and MHM S-Type Xtreme.
✅ MHM SP5000 - one of the most powerful screen printing machines in the world. Allows high-speed multicolour printing without compromising quality. Thanks to precise colour registration, the prints are absolutely accurate and without defects.
✅ MHM S-Type Xtreme – extremely fast, reliable and flexible machine suitable for both large and medium runs. With it we can print thousands of t-shirts per day with minimal waste and optimal efficiency.
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