Screen Printing Resources

Useful information for planning a screen printing project. Most customers won’t need all of it. Start with the basics, and dig deeper when you need the details.

Printing Basics

• What is screen printing?
• Why screen printing?
• Choosing the right printing process
• How screen printing pricing works

Artwork

• Artwork requirements
• Print size and placement
• Spot colors and Pantone matching
• Design proofs and approvals

Ink & Effects

• Water-based vs. plastisol
• Discharge printing
• Specialty inks and effects
• Choosing the right ink for the garment and artwork

Orders

• Minimum quantities
• Turnaround times
• Setup and production charges
• Reorders and rush work

We’ll expand this library as customers ask questions and as our production capabilities grow.