Screen Printing
Can you print on outside provided t-shirts?
No, we don’t don't currently offer printing on outside-provided t-shirts as a service. T-shirts may seem straightforward, but even small variations ...
Can you print my logo on hoodies or sweaters that I provide?
We don’t presently offer printing or embroidery outside-supplied hoodies or sweaters as a service. These garments are particularly sensitive to heat...
Why do some screen prints feel different across products?
Fabric texture and composition affect how screen print ink sits on the surface of a garment. A print on a smooth 100% cotton tee will feel slightly di...
What’s the biggest misconception about screen printing?
That it’s just about “printing logos on shirts.” In reality, good screen printing is about design intention, garment choice, and understanding how ink...
Can I supply my own shirts for screen printing?
No, we don’t currently offer contract printing on outside-supplied garments as a service. All of our products are sourced directly through trusted who...
What’s the best way to wash screen printed apparel?
To take care of your screen printed apparel and extend its left, turn garments inside out , wash in cold water , and use a gentle cycle . Avoid ble...
Can you screen print over seams, zippers, or pockets?
No, we cannot screen print directly over seams, zippers, or pockets. These raised or uneven areas prevent the garment from laying flat on our press, w...
Why does my design look smaller or larger than expected?
A common misconception can be that screen printed designs are scaled proportionally across all sizes, but that’s not standard for screen printing. We ...
What’s the biggest design size you can screen print?
Our maximum print area for screen printing on most garments is about 14” wide by 16” tall . Oversized prints or specialty placements can sometimes be...
Can I screen print in multiple locations on the same garment?
Yes! Common locations include the front, back, and sleeves. Each location is printed separately using additional screens, so there’s a added cost for ...
Will I feel a screen printed design on my shirt?
Screen print inks sit on top of the fabric rather than soaking in, but when done properly, they feel smooth, flexible, and become even softer after th...
Can you screen print on dark-coloured garments?
Yes, definitely. We use an underbase layer of white ink beneath a design on dark fabrics to make sure that the colours pop. This helps maintain brig...
What’s the difference between screen printing and DFT?
Screen printing uses physical ink pushed through a stencil onto a garment's fabric, while DFT (direct-film-transfer) prints are digitally printed tran...
Can you screen print full-colour photos or gradients?
Screen printing is best for solid colours and clean, bold artwork. While we can simulate gradients in some designs using halftones (tiny dots), phot...
Why do colours look different on my screen compared to real life?
Digital screens display colours using light, not ink, so brightness and contrast vary between each digital device. Even small differences in phone or ...
Can you screen print my exact brand colours?
Yes. Screen printing uses the Pantone Matching System (PMS) for exceptional accuracy. We have a large in-house library of pre-mixed Pantone colours,...
Can I order multiple shirt colours with one screen printed design?
Yes, absolutely, you can mix different garment colours within the same order for a bulk discount as long as the design, print size, and ink colours ...
Can you screen print specialty finishes like metallic or puff ink?
We don’t currently offer specialty finishes like metallic or puff ink through our screen printing process , but we do have similar effects available ...
How do you ensure consistency across large screen print orders?
Our professional grade automated M&R screen print press allows us to maintain a high degree of consistency from the first shirt to the last. We use ca...
Are screen printed designs eco-friendly?
We use phthalate-free plastisol inks and eco-conscious cleanup materials to minimize waste. While screen printing isn’t inherently zero-waste, we pa...
Why do screen prints sometimes crack over time?
A properly printed and cured screen print shouldn’t crack under normal conditions, but excessive heat (like hot dryers or ironing directly on the prin...
Why can’t you screen print just one shirt?
Screen printing is a labor-intensive process designed for larger production runs , not one-off pieces. Every new design requires multiple detailed st...
How many colours can you screen print in one design?
We can usually print up to 6 ink colours in one design using our professional grade automatic M&R screen print press, but most prints use between 1...
What types of garments can be screen printed?
Screen printing works best on garments with a flat, even surface , such as t-shirts, hoodies, hoodies or crewneck sweatshirts. The flatter the print...
Why is there a minimum order for screen printing?
Each screen printed design requires a unique stencil (or “screen”) for every colour, and those screens take time and care to prepare correctly for b...
How durable are screen printed designs?
Screen printing is known for its long-term durability . When cared for properly, prints often last as long as the garment itself. We use industry-gr...
What is screen printing and why is it so popular?
Screen printing (or silk screening) is a traditional, high-quality print method where ink is pushed through a fine mesh stencil directly onto the garm...