Screen Printing

At the heart of screen printing lies the creation of a stencil, traditionally crafted from silk but not commonly fashioned from polyester or nylon for enhanced durability. This stencil, aptly referred to as the screen, serves as the blueprint for the desired image or design. Positioned meticulously over the substrate - whether fabric, paper, plastic, glass, metal, or wood - the screen becomes a vessel for transferring ink, thanks to the precise action of a squeegee.

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Unlock Creativity with Timeless Screen Printing

What distinguishes screen printing is its prowess in producing bold, uncomplicated designs at scale. From vibrant apparel like t-shirts and hoodies to hats and bags, screen printing excels in delivering vivid, enduring prints with rich, opaque colors. Its adaptability spans both flat and contoured surfaces, catering to a diverse spectrum of artistic and commercial endeavors.

At Underground Printing, we're able to match any Pantone color necessary to make your logo or design perfect and on-brand! Ask us about color matching today! Check out our selection of screen printing ink colors below to help bring your design to life!

Stock Ink Colors

Black

White

Cool Gray 4 C

Cool Gray 7 C

Cool Gray 10 C

Pink 1767 C

Charity Pink 210 C

Neon Pink 806 C

Hot Pink 225 C

Magenta 2062 C

Red 186 C

Deep Red 200 C

Cardinal 201 C

Maroon 195 C

Burgundy 7645 C

Team Orange 151 C

Orange 172 C

Burnt Orange 158 C

Lemon 100 C

Yellow C

Gold 123 C

Athletic Gold 1235 C

Maize Yellow 7406 C

Old Gold 1265 C

Vibrant Green 375 C

Neon Green 802 C

Green 361 C

Grass Green 335 C

Kelly 349 C

Forest 350 C

Chrome 567 C

Teal 7717 C

Turquoise 2396 C

Baby Blue 283 C

Sky Blue 2925 C

Blue 2384 C

Azure 293 C

Royal 654 C

Navy 540 C

Michigan Navy 282 C

Deep Navy 539 C

Lavender 2577 C

Vibrant Purple 266 C

Purple 7679 C

Plum 2623 C

Antique Off-White C

Tan 7499 C

Apricot 149 C

Sand 728 C

Brown 1615 C

Gold Shimmer 871 C

Silver Shimmer 877 C

When to Utilize Screen Printing

While screen printing thrives in simplicity, it may prove less efficient and cost-effective for intricate, multi-colored designs and small print runs compared to digital printing. Nevertheless, it remains the top choice for projects demanding top-tier quality and longevity. Unsure if custom screen printing is the right choice for you? Reach out to our team of experts today for personalized guidance tailored to your needs. You can also check below for our custom screen printing price factors and to compare other printing methods.

Price Considerations

Type of Garment
For almost every product type we have an inexpensive, mid-range, and high end option, and there are many styles to choose from - not just t-shirts!

Quantity Ordered
Due to the setup involved in screen printing, the more shirts you order, the lower your price will be as you pass price break points.

Number of Locations Printed
Each location requires new setup and runs for your imprint. A front print only will always be cheaper than a front and back print.

Number of Colors on Each Design
The number of colors in each design affects the run time and setup for each location. A one color print will be less expensive than a three color print. If you have a lot of colors and tones of colors in your design, a process print may be a cheaper solution.

In-Hands Date
Orders are produced on-demand for your due date. Garments needed in a few days from your order placement date will be more expensive than those needed in a few weeks.

Compare Methods

Limited number of print colors, dependent on design.

Print has very high durability, lasting through more washes than other methods.

Most cost-effective for medium to large sized orders (1-6 print colors).

Great print feel when using dark color inks. Good breathability with light color inks and large ink coverage.

Certain colors and synthetic materials not recommended, ask our team for more information.

Print colors typically appear very vibrant upon printing.

Special Features: Limited Glow-in-the-Dark ink.

Digital Printing

Great for photos and realistic images. Digital Printing (DTG) works for full color designs (10+ colors).

High print durability, less durable than water-based inks seen in Screen Printing.

Most cost-effective for 1-5 piece orders featuring 1 to full color prints.

Print feel is great, soft and breathable.

Synthetic materials not recommended. DTG is best for 100% cotton apparel.

Vibrancy is muted, best for full color images and pictures.

No specialty prints or inks.

Heat Transfer

Great for full-color prints, especially with vibrant colors. Can be done with 10+ colors.

Very high print durability.

Most cost-effective for mid-sized orders (4 to full color prints).

Great print feel.

A great option for synthetic materials.

Print colors appear very vibrant.

Special Features: Foil, Glitter, Puff, and more.

Embroidery

84 thread colors available.