Difference between Screen vs Print

Screen Printing 

It uses the screen to apply layers of ink on the printing surface. Each colour is applied using a different screen combined to achieve the final look. Screen printing is the best option for designs that require a high level of vibrancy, for example printing on dark shirts or speciality products. The ink is applied thicker that digital printing. these result to brighter colors even on darker materials. these products are printed by hand also allows for unique products such as water bottles, mugs. The minimum order quantity on screen printed items exists because of the extra materials and labor time associated with screen printing.

Digital Printing 

It involves the user's artwork being processed by a computer and will then be printed directly onto the surface of the product. The ink is directly followed to the fabric of the user's shirt. Digital printing is best used for items that require high amounts of detail and orders of a small quantity. The digital printer doesn't use screens allows for a photographic print with much more detail than traditional screen printing. The ink is applied thinner so digital printing is best used on lighter colored shirts to allow the design to shine through. the design is processed and printed digitally allows for a quantity of one, since there are no screens or physical setup.

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