Interested in Screen Printing?

in Feb 3, 2023

Screen printing is a tried and true, popular method for printing designs onto t-shirts, hoodies, pants, and more. It's a great way to create high-quality, long-lasting graphics that can be customized to fit your specific needs. Screen printing consists of a multi-step process, but here's a quick step-by-step guide for those who are interested:

  1. Design creation: The first step in screen printing is to create the design that you want to print. This can be done using a variety of graphic design software, such as Adobe Illustrator or Photoshop. The design should be created in vector format, as this allows for easy resizing and printing.
  2. Screen preparation: Next, the design is transferred onto a screen. This involves creating a stencil of the design using a light-sensitive emulsion and exposing it to light. The emulsion hardens where it is exposed to light, creating a stencil that allows ink to pass through only the desired areas of the design.
  3. Printing the design: Once the screen is prepared, it's time to start printing. The screen is positioned over the shirt, and ink is applied to the top of the screen. The ink is then pushed through the stencil and onto the shirt using a squeegee. The screen is then lifted and repositioned for the next color of the design. This process is repeated for each color of the design, with a separate screen created for each color.
  4. Drying and curing: After the printing is complete, the ink needs to dry and cure. This is typically done using heat or UV light, which helps to bond the ink to the fibers of the shirt. The exact drying and curing process will depend on the type of ink being used. *This part of the process is incredibly important to the quality of your print.*
  5. Quality control: Finally, the printed shirts are inspected for quality control. Any imperfections or mistakes are corrected, and the shirts are packaged and ready for shipment.

Screen printing is a versatile and cost-effective way to create high-quality designs on t-shirts. The cost-effectiveness is because you can reuse the same screen for an extended period of time, over many different projects. Whether you're printing shirts for a sports team, a business, or just for fun, the process of screen printing is easy to learn and can be a great way to produce high-quality, long-lasting graphics.


This is just a quick overview of the total process. If you are interested in learning the details and specifics, let me know! I’m always happy to share the knowledge I’ve gained over the years at the shop. In addition, we will be hosting screen printing classes for those who want an in-person experience of the process. Make sure to subscribe to our newsletter - our supporters always get the news first when it comes to special events and new products. As always, the support is much appreciated. See you in the Spring!

Much Love, 

John