INKS + PROCESS

WATER-BASED INK

Water-based screen printing delivers a soft, breathable print that feels like part of the fabric itself. Unlike plastisol inks, which sit on top of the garment, water-based inks are absorbed into the shirt’s fibers, creating a lightweight, vintage-feel finish that ages beautifully over time.

On darker garments, regular water-based inks work best, but they often require an underbase; a thin layer of white ink printed before the colors. This underbase brightens the design, ensuring vibrant and consistent colors. While it slightly reduces the softness of the print and adds a subtle satin sheen, it provides the perfect backdrop for rich, eye-catching designs.

The result is a print that’s comfortable to wear, environmentally friendly, and visually striking, making water-based screen printing a top choice for premium fashion and lifestyle apparel.

DISCHARGE PRINTING

Water-based discharge printing is a specialty technique that creates the softest possible print by using ink mixed with a discharge agent. During the curing process, this agent removes the original pigment from the garment’s cotton fibers and replaces it with a custom pigment mixed into the ink. After the bonding agent is washed out, you’re left with a print that is entirely pigment; lightweight, breathable, and virtually undetectable to the touch.

This process works best on 100% cotton garments, as the discharge agent reacts only with natural cotton fibers. On poly blends, the result will be a much fainter, vintage style print.

Color reactivity can vary depending on the garment’s original dye. Black cotton tees tend to produce the most vivid and consistent results, while certain bright colors; such as red or royal blue, may not discharge well, leading to a less pronounced effect.

The end result is a premium, high comfort print ideal for fashion forward apparel where both softness and style matter.

DIRECT-TO-FILM (DTF)

Direct-to-Film (DTF) printing offers unmatched flexibility and quality, allowing you to order as few as one piece with no minimum order quantity. Perfect for both small custom runs and large scale production, DTF delivers vivid colors and crisp, sharp details that make your designs stand out.

Each transfer is engineered for exceptional durability, with prints that withstand frequent wear and repeated washing while maintaining their brightness and clarity over time. The result is a high quality, long lasting print that looks and feels premium from the first wear to the hundredth.

Whether you’re producing intricate graphics, bold logos, or full-color artwork, Direct-to-Film printing combines precision, versatility, and lasting performance; so your designs stay as fresh as the day they were printed.

Artwork Submission

Provide a vectorized version of your artwork in .EPS or .AI format.
If you don’t have vector artwork, we can redraw your design or create custom artwork through our in-house design team for a fee.

Garment Selection

Choose from thousands of garment options or browse our curated Catalog for the perfect fit for your brand.
Specify garment style, color, and size range.

Quantity Breakdown

Provide the exact quantity you want for each size and color.
No minimum order quantities; you can order as few as one piece with our Direct-to-Film (DTF) process.

Mockup & Quote

Once we have your artwork, garment choice, and quantities, we’ll create a digital mockup for review.
You’ll also receive an official quote outlining costs and production details.

Approval & Payment

Review and approve the mockup and quote.
100% payment is required upfront before we schedule your order for production.

Production

Standard turnaround time is 10 business days from payment and final approval.
All printing is done using high quality inks on the latest screen printing and DTF equipment.