Water Based Screen Printing

Water Based Screen Printing

What works for some people, may not work for other; that is just a reality of the world we live in.  Because of this, we are in world filled with options.  People are always trying to come up with new ways to ‘skin a cat’ so that it works best for them.  In the custom garment printing world, this type of innovation has given us water based screen printing.  Water based screen printing is an alternative way of screen printing your custom garments that comes with its own advantages and disadvantages.

Water Based Screen Printing

Originally screen printing was done using plastisol inks, which are petroleum based.  Plastisol is great for keeping costs down because they are reusable as long as you properly maintain them.  They won’t dry up in the screens because there is virtually no solvent in them.  The problem with plastisol is that for some customers, the feel of the ink on the garment known as the ‘hand’, is too firm.  For designs that are all over coverage or that have multiple colors, plastisol ink can feel quite heavy and stiff.  Water based screen printing is perfect for those who are looking for a soft, ‘barely there’ feeling print.

Water based inks are susceptible to drying out and as such, are mixed for the amount needed for the job.  Since the inks aren’t reusable, water based screen printing is generally more expensive than printing with plastisol.  At AMBRO Manufacturing, you can have the best of both worlds as we offer screen printing with both plastisol and water based inks.  We also are capable of water based discharge printing too, so don’t forget to ask us about that!  If you are interested in placing an order, or if you would like to find out more about water based printing, you can contact us by email or by calling us at (908) 806-8337.

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Contract Screen Printing

Contract Screen Printing

Contract Screen Printing is a service that is provided by contract screen printing companies that involves an agreement between two parties for screen printing services.  Typically a company or person will bring blank garments to a contract screen printer and provide them with art to be printed on the garments.

There are several different methods of screen printing that are available today, water based inks, discharge printing, plastisol printing and a few other variations are all options.  Depending on what the artwork looks like, what garment is being used and what the customer is trying to accomplish with the project, your Contract Screen Printing partner can recommend the best method to use.

Contract Screen Printing

When selecting the right Contract Screen Printing Company, there are a few factors that you will want to consider in your selection process.  First, you'll want to make sure that you are dealing with a reputable company, and a company that can provide you with referral information so that you can check with their customers on the quality of their work.

Of course pricing is important, and the ability for the Contract Screen Printing company to provide printing services that you will need as you grow your company.  Not all screen printers are the same.  There is standard screen printing, wide format, jumbo screen printing, oversized screen printing.  There are also ancillary services that go along with screen printing like Sublimation Printing, Embroidery, Digital Vinyl, Applique and other services.

It isn't always necessary to be with a "one stop shop" but it definitely makes things easier for you, especially when your business starts growing.  The busier you get, the more you will appreciate a screen printing partner that has a lot under one roof.

If you are interested in working with a high quality Contract Screen Printing partner, we are interested in speaking with you.  Please consider emailing us or giving us a call (908) 806-8337.

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