Screen Printing Features.
Before commencing printing on a shirt it is important to know the kind of printing to apply. Direct to garment printing and screen printing fall under the types of printing. Other types of printing include; heat press printing, vinyl cutting and dye sublimation. Direct to garment printing is a type of printing that involves the direct printing of graphics and designs into the fibers of clothing. Direct to garment printing can also be referred to as digital garment printing, inkjet to garment printing and digital apparel printing.
This type of printing is unique from the rest in that it is easier and simpler to do the printing process. Another advantage that it has is in the long lasting designs and graphics. Durability can be reinforced by heat pressing. In direct to garment printing, there are many variations as compared to screen printing.
The other advantages in the direct to garment printing is seen in; time and labor invested in the printing, live computer preview prints and use of multiple printers with one computer. It would not be a wise choice to do direct to garment printing on dark t shirts and garments.
Screen printing is a technique where one uses thick inks to print graphics on a shirt which lays on top of the shirt rather than soaking into the shirt. Screen printing is also known as silk screening. The instance where screen printing applies is when one needs to print graphic of one or two ink colors. The advantage of using screen printing over direct to garment printing in this case helps in giving the garment a soft and silky feel over the printed area, makes it look better and more visible. If one is not in a hurry to print, has few colors to print on garments and is looking for an affordable option to pick when printing, screen printing would be the right option for them.
Screen printing would be recommended when printing; simple company logos, garment or shirts with texts and team names. Screen printing is good for both light and dark t shirts.
Graphics and design printing can create the right design for you but each type of printing creates a different outcome and is done differently. The expectations on the shirt printing need to be well understood first. Researching on the various printing options and the considerations on their advantages, use and cons provides insight on the right option. Cost is a great determinant cutting across both types of printing. All factors considered a good choice can be made.