Can screen printing be printed on any T-shirts

As a very common dress in our daily life, T-shirt is not only our wearing object, but also one of our main clothing forms. Therefore, T-shirts are also very important in the production process. As one of the traditional printing technologies, screen printing has the following characteristics: good printability; The ink layer is even, smooth and soft. Therefore, it is widely used in T-shirt printing.

1. Screen printing is applicable to thin and transparent paper products, silk and other silk products

This kind of printing does not need any desiccant or solvent. Because the ink is not fully wetted during screen printing, it can maintain a good state. Silk screen printing is achieved through the interaction of ink and adhesive. Because the ink drying process and curing process do not require desiccant or solvent, it is very suitable for silk screen printing ink. The paper with special requirements can also be screen printed. As long as the surface and internal materials of products or products have the characteristics of corrosion resistance and moisture resistance, they can be directly printed on the printed matter. It has a strong luster for transparent objects, and can form a soft and smooth effect at the same time. Under these conditions, silk screen printing has unique advantages. In addition, since no desiccant is needed, the goal of solvent-free printing can also be achieved.

2. During silk screen printing, the ink layer is thick and even, and there will be no uneven ink layer caused by drying

This is also the main reason why some manufacturers choose silk screen printing. Because the ink layer is thick during silk screen printing, the ink layer will not be uneven due to drying. In addition, screen printing uses small pressure to make the ink layer fully diffuse on the screen plate. The viscosity of this ink is relatively low, and it will not produce uneven ink layer due to drying when it is not dry.

3. Not affected by the blanket

It is not affected by the blanket. For some thin fabrics, screen printing has a good overprint effect and can achieve high-precision printing effect. This is the biggest advantage of screen printing. Therefore, it is suitable for making on T-shirts. The T-shirt is used many times, so the question is, what kind of materials can be used to make the T-shirt reach the surface of the T-shirt? More than two materials can be used to make T-shirt materials, all of which are the same. After two kinds of materials are made, different kinds of T-shirt materials can be mixed together to give play to their respective advantages.

4. Easy operation (it can be completed by pressing the plate manually)

When screen printing, there is no ink roller because you use a knife to cut the plate, so you only need to press the plate by hand. It doesn’t take much time. It is to transfer the ink to the substrate by gluing. Therefore, the printing pressure is not large. Fast printing speed, no need to use ink printing machine, no need to use ink baking equipment, as long as there is a certain working temperature. This avoids the discoloration of the product caused by insufficient drying of the ink. It also reduces labor costs. Therefore, it is an ideal printing method for T-shirt printing enterprises. So when we buy a T-shirt, we should also know how it is printed? And what processes need to be provided?

5. It can be printed in other places and plastic products

If it is printing paper, screen printing can be printed in other places. For example, it can be printed on food packaging bags or packaging boxes; It can be printed on plastic bottles; Can be printed on the carton; It can be printed on plastic products. It can be applied to screen printing of plastic products to achieve the effect of direct printing and ensure the quality of plastic products. But it has no ink itself, it simply adds ink to the printing plate. So this printing plate can also be used as a T-shirt, but the production process is very troublesome. Because there is a printing plate, it is generally produced once a month, which will lead to a decrease in the printing yield or various problems. Therefore, if screen printing is used, attention should be paid to ink allocation and paper selection. If the ink is different from the substrate, it will also affect the quality of the finished product. In addition, it should be noted that the screen is made of special materials, so you must pay attention to such factors as the viscosity of the ink layer and the mixing ratio of the ink and glue when selecting the ink.

6. Applicable to some small range of printed materials

Silk screen printing is mainly suitable for small area printing on T-shirts. Because it is printed on the surface of ink, the requirements for printing equipment are not particularly high. At the same time, it is also important to note that during screen printing, the ink cannot touch the paper, otherwise it is easy to cause static electricity, which will cause the printing to fall off. In addition, because a large amount of ink is required for screen printing during the printing process, the ink will penetrate into the surface of the T-shirt and cause pollution. So we should pay attention to this when making. For some large products, it is generally necessary to choose to use pre press gilding, and then print T-shirts or other patterns to achieve the decorative effect, but do not use too much. It depends on the specific situation. The above is the screen printed T-shirt can be printed on the T-shirt?

7. Water based ink and oil based ink can be used for printing

Because ink contains a lot of organic solvents and other substances, which have a certain impact on the performance of printing equipment and ink, it is generally not recommended to use water-based ink and oil-based ink. As water-based ink is based on water-based or oil-based pigments and added with various additives, it is characterized by being insoluble in water, good viscosity, good printability, and soluble in solvent, so it can be completely dried soon after printing. Water based ink is only suitable for large format printing; Oily ink is solvent based ink, which is insoluble in water, so part or all of it will be transferred to the ink drying equipment for ink drying during the printing process. The drying process is low temperature or normal temperature, with fast drying speed and no irritation.