Question
What is screen printing?
Answer
Screen printing pushes ink through a fine mesh stencil, one screen per color, onto the surface below. It lays down a thick, durable layer of ink that stays vibrant over time.
- One screen per color: each color in the design gets its own stencil.
- Opaque and bold: colors stay vivid even on dark fabrics.
- Durable: the heavy ink deposit resists cracking and fading.
- Best uses: apparel, signage, and specialty substrates.
- Cost curve: more economical at higher volumes since setup is shared across the run.
Because every color adds a screen, screen printing shines with bold, limited-color artwork rather than photographic gradients.
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