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Lately I have been receiving emails from future entrepreneurs who want too start their own apparel company from scratch one day with a similar question in mind! How do I place my designs on a shirt? What is done to the shirt to produce the image on it? What is the process called that manufacturers use to place images on a shirt? In my mind these questions lead to one thing screen-printing- which is the method of preparing a screen with your image and the passing of a printing medium such as ink through the screen which has been exposed too light and in return forms your design on the shirt, mug, pants, hat or whatever u want to print on. Before attempting to produce an order you should become very familiar with this technique, cost, and prices. There are plenty of manufacturers out there that would love too get over on you and take your hard-earned money! Click thumbnail below for pictures of process:

This is not in anyway the full range of screen-printing just a short definition we will get into the exact process and also the different applications of printing (high-density, gel). Today I am going to cover the many applications of screen-printing and what it can be used on. Look out cause by Friday I will have introduced u to the step-by-step process of printing your own garments at home by hand!

The first application of screen printing we are going to talk about is plastisol printing which is probably the most widely used ink in screen-printing which just gives off a nice clean image and if done correctly is smooth to the touch. It is not expensive at all and is offered by most screen-printing facilities. Picture below:

High-density which is a special printing technique gives off a raised print with a smooth edge not to be confused with puff printing which we will talk about later in this article. This technique is sometimes used as a cheaper alternative to embroidery. This is usually applied to add an extra feel too a printed image or give texture too a design. Although when used in low production orders is rather expensive and can be substituted with a similar feel by ?puff? printing. This process is not offered by all screen-printing facilities. Picture below:

Distressed Plastisol which is a simple technique that gives off a distressed (worn) or vintage look and is not as expensive as other special applications. Picture below:

Gel printing another simple technique in printing that when applied produces a raised gel textured printed image on the garment. This process is more commonly used and is offered by most printing facilities and is not an expensive ink. Picture below:

Water based printing which gives off a more subtle print and has a similar effect to plastisol but gives off a smoother flat surface. This process is usually the same in price as plastisol and is offered by most facilities. Picture below:

Glitter printing which is as not as common but it gives off an glitter shine to an image and is usually applied to images to add extra detail to a crown, or jewelry too take on a life-like effect. This process is more expensive when used but can add a special touch too a simple design and is offered by many printing facilities. Picture below:

Puff printing which is similar to high-density but when applied raises out in every direction too create a puffed rounded image with a texture that is not as smooth as high-density but has a similar look. This alternative is cheaper but tends to not have great washability because it tends to crack after a few washes. It is available at most printing facilities. Picture below:

Most of the printing applications mentioned above can be used on most surfaces (mugs, shirts, jeans, hats) and much, much, more! These are just some of the most widely used processes of printing and can be attained at most printing facilities and should get you own your way to starting your own apparel company from scratch!

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All images were provided by www.rawtalentinc.com a full service manufacturer based out of Georgia.

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