Nadia Petrov
Nadia Petrov Customer Education Writer at 4OVER4.COM
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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