Printing
Getting the right look and feel.
Choosing the right inks and print process for different materials makes all the difference in the quality and style of your prints.
Types of Printing
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Plastisol
This is the most common ink used for screen printing that can be applied on a wide variety of materials. It produces the most accurate and vibrant results, but sacrifices some softness due to the solid feel of the ink and print sitting slightly raised on the garment.
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Water-based
If you're looking for less or no ink feel, water-based inks are the way to go; however, water-based inks typically should be printed on lighter colored shirts. Over time, it may appear faded since the ink sits down in the fabric unlike plastisol.
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Discharge
This water-based ink is the softest option for darker garments. The print is created using an ink additive that mimics a bleach and dye process leaving no feel to the print. Details, vibrancy, and color accuracy can vary greatly on certain garments and colors.
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Direct-To-Flim
Direct to film printing is becoming extremely popular due to its bright colors and flexibility. Great for athletic wear and cotton this method of digital printing lays down super smooth and is designed to stretch with fabrics. Best used in shorter runs.
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Direct-To-Garment (DTG)
Direct to garment printing is a digital printing process that allows a printer to print a full array of colors directly to a garment. This is recommended for certain types of artwork that may not be achievable with screen printing. Restrictions apply on certain brands and types of shirts.
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Heat Transfer Vinyl (HTV)
Heat Transfer Vinyl is used on everything from sports jerseys to umbrellas. It's extremely flexible and versatile. You can use different types of vinyl to achieve all kinds of looks. From puffs, flock, to hi-visibility reflective vinyl there is a vinyl that works for your project.
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“Have used Benaiah for a good number of tshirt orders. They always deliver excellent prints in good time. Really pleased with the quality of their work!”
— CALEB ATKINS, Compassion Church of Lynchburg