T Shirt Printing
At Custprint, we believe in providing transparency to our customers with how we print and customize anything you may order with us. In order to build a successful relationship with you, here is a glimpse of how we manufacture and prepare your order.
Screen Print
Screen printing is a printing technique in which a mesh is used to transfer ink onto a surface, except in areas made opaque to the ink by a blocking stencil. A blade is moved across the screen to fill the open mesh with ink, and a reverse stroke then causes the screen to touch the surface for a moment along a line of contact. This causes the ink to wet the surface on specific sections of the surface hence creating the print.
Transfer Print
Transfer Printing is a version of screen printing which uses heat and high temperature inks on garment to create a hard print which provides excellent contrast and colors on fabrics and provides excellent washing durability and strength. However traditional transfer print leaves a rubber print across the surface and provides a rubbery finish to the garment.
Digital Print
Digital printing is a method of printing from a digital-based image directly onto the printing surface. Using Large format digital or inkjet printers, garments are directly printed on providing excellent durability and finish though a procedure that is quick and reliable. Digital printing usually pertains a higher cost than traditional screen printing or offset printing however is excellent for printing and customizing intricately without any quantity based barriers.
Offset Print
Offset printing is a commonly used technique in which the image is transferred from a plate to a rubber blanket, then to the printing surface. The modern process feeds a large reel of paper through a large press machine in several parts, typically for several metres, which then prints continuously as the paper is fed through. It can be referred to as a machine based printer which prints color by color onto a surface that is transferrable. Traditional Offset printing provides quick and reliable finish into garments which provide excellent wash ability however is only suitable for large quantities.