Emma Davis Print Production Specialist at 4OVER4.COM
Emma is our prepress and print production voice, built from the knowledge of our production team, with over 20 years in printing.
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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