What Does a Screen Printer Need to Know?
If you are thinking of having some screen-printed t-shirts done, whether you are ordering a small order for some class shirts, or a bulk order for a business or charity, there are some things your printer needs to know! Here are some things you need to know the answers to when you are ready to order. What color shirt are you using? Usually, white and light-colored garments are more affordable because they are easier to print onto as more colors show up. When you choose darker color shirts like navy, black or even darker reds, that might cost more and some designs won’t work as well. Some printers will put on a white background and then print onto that. How many different ink colors do you want to use? When it comes to screen printing each color requires a different screen so the more colors you use, the more the cost because it takes more time to set up. Screen printing is more ideal for designs that have two or three colors only. If you have a design that has more colors eithe...