Screen printed clothing

Screen printing is a great process for larger order of printed t-shirts (10+) and larger designs. Screen-printed t-shirts wash well and can maintain the print quality for some time.

This process should not be confused with heat transfer printing (or thermal prints). Transfer prints do not last as well and are not as good in terms of print quality.

When screen printing, one colour at a time is applied and therefore the cost will increase with each additional colour applied. For each separate colour an additional screen is required so screen charges may be uneconomical if only a small run of clothing is required. 

T-shirt printing is an art form

One thing many customers do not realise is that screen printing is very much an art in more ways than one. Not all t-shirt printers or promotional clothing printers take the same care over the quality of the printing as we do. We make sure our print doesn’t crack, colours don’t overlap, the design is straight and the ink is thick enough. 

Find out a little more about customised t-shirts and custom t-shirt printing.

Greener screen printing

Water-based inks are also available for clients who are more environmentally conscious – these work very well with our organic and eco range of clothing. Minimum orders of 100 items apply. See how you can save money while saving the planet.

Don't forget that we are currently Europe's only screen printer and embroiderer certified by the Soil Association. Find out more!

Pros and cons of screen printing

Pros - Great for orders of 10 printed t-shirts or more; high quality, long lasting print.

The cons - Relatively high set-up cost on orders fewer than 10 printed t-shirts, particularly if there are a lot of colours in the design.