Silk Screen Printing
Have you seen those impressive graphic tee shirts at major outlet stores? You know, the ones that have bold colors and sweet designs. Or maybe you’ve seen sweatpants with a name or brand on them in glitter? Did you know they were probably done with silk screen printing? Have you heard of silk screen printing before? If you haven’t, then listen up because it’s pretty interesting and you might even want to get some custom silk screen printing.
Silk Screen Printing
Silk screen printing is a method of applying custom designs to garments and accessories. It gets its name from the silk screens that are used in the printing process. The silk screens are a mesh of varying densities that determine how much ink can pass through. The screens are coated with an impermeable emulsion which has the image etched into it. The etched emulsion is washed away leaving the mesh exposed wherever the design is on the screen. The completed screens are loaded up with colored inks and lined up over the garments. When the screens are laid down on the surface of the material, a squeegee pulls the ink across the screen and the graphic is printed on the garment. A separate screen is used for every color in the design until it all comes together in the end for a completed look. The ink is dried and then it is ready to go out into the world.
Silk screen printing can be just the thing you’ve been looking for if you’re interested in custom garments. You could have all sorts of things printed on all kinds of clothing and accessories. It just takes the will, the imagination, and the right printing company. AMBRO Manufacturing, with our experience in screen printing, embroidery, and sublimation, is the right company for you. You can contact us to place an order or for any questions, by email or by calling us at (908) 806-8337.