Print glossary
Screen printing: definition
Screen printing pushes ink through a screen with a stencil onto the material. Each colour needs a separate screen, so it pays off for larger runs.
- Run
- From several dozen pieces
- Colours
- Separate screen per colour
- File
- Vector, separated colours
More about the term
Screen printing gives a durable, saturated print and is cheap in large runs, but preparing screens costs money. Comparison: DTF, DTG, screen printing, sublimation.
Frequently asked questions
Is screen printing suitable for photos?
It needs halftoning and several screens, so DTF or DTG is usually chosen for photos.
From how many pieces does it pay off?
Depends on the number of colours and the print shop, usually from several dozen pieces.
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