01
Review the job
Confirm blank garments, sizes, quantities, artwork and print placement for each design.
Capabilities / Decoration
How screen printing works.
Screen printing uses a mesh stencil to press ink onto fabric. Each color is applied through a separate screen, making it well suited to repeatable designs and larger production runs.
01 / The method
Printing ink through a prepared stencil.
Starting minimum
24 units per design
Additional production requirements are confirmed during quoting.
A separate screen carries the stencil for each ink color. Ink is pushed through the open mesh onto the garment, then cured so it bonds as intended. Registration keeps multiple colors aligned; artwork separations, underbases and fabric composition influence setup and appearance.
How to get started
Tell us the garment, quantity, artwork and print locations. We'll recommend the right ink, setup and production approach.
Where it works best
01
Repeatable artwork
Prepared screens can reproduce the same artwork consistently across a production run. Setup requirements vary by design and print location.
02
Color registration
Multi-color artwork requires the screens to align so different inks form one complete image.
03
Ink and finish options
Choose from suitable standard and specialty approaches after we review the fabric and intended feel of the print.
02 / Production
How screen printing works.
02
Prepare the screens
Separate artwork by print color, make the screens and confirm sizing and registration.
03
Print and cure
Run the approved designs on the selected garments, cure the ink and inspect the finished prints.
03 / Artwork
What to send us.
You do not need production-ready files to request a quote. Send what you have and we'll review the details.
- 01Upload vector artwork when available, or the highest-resolution image you have.
- 02Identify each print location, such as front, back, sleeve or left chest.
- 03Let us know if your designs require halftones, gradients or special ink finishes.
04 / Questions
Good to know.
How many pieces do I need for screen printing?
Our starting minimum is 24 units per design. Multiple designs, garments or different production setups may affect the final minimum, which we'll confirm in your quote.
Can I print on different shirt colors?
Yes. Garment colors can be coordinated within an order, but ink choices and underbase requirements depend on the artwork and fabric. Tell us the colors you have in mind.
Is screen printing right for photographic artwork?
Sometimes. Detailed or photographic art may require separations and halftones. Depending on the quantity and artwork, DTF or DTG may be a better fit.
Start a project
Your artwork. Made real.
Share your product, approximate quantity and preferred design locations. Our team will handle the production review.
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