What is Silk screen printing and how it is different from DTG printing?

Silkscreen printing is a technique in which a mesh is used to transfer the ink to print the class t-shirts. The ink stays on the t-shirt for many years because they are long-lasting and durable. Silkscreen technique is used to print the class t-shirts in bulk rather than just printing 1 or 2 products.

 This type of printing is in its purest form. The process of printing has become more widely optimized and mechanized and most of the firms use automated screen-printing presses to get good results in less time. The method of printing class t-shirts is the same which is used to print high-quality t-shirts.

Now, let’s discuss some of the advantages of silk screen printing:

• It’s long-lasting and durable – The composition and thickness of the inks that are used in Silkscreen printing are more durable and it is easily printed on the t-shirts. This type of printing is mostly used in offices, schools, and colleges for any type of event.
• It allows for bolder and attractive designs – There are many different designs which a thicker ink allows for printing. The ink that is used to print the t-shirts are visible from far away and long-distance. Clients who want their brand visibility to be displayed properly can be provided with thicker inks.
• It is versatile – Silkscreen printing is more versatile than any other type of printing technique. Most companies use this printing process to create transcendent pieces and it is not just for clothing either.
• It produces a great finish with more vibrant colors – you will be disappointed to see a logo on a computer looking great and when it prints on the t-shirt, it falls short of your expectations. This type of printing delivers high-quality results with attractive colors and also allows for sharper, cleaner lines, and more clear details.
• It is simple – Silkscreen printing is much easier to print class t-shirts as compared to the other printing techniques. The process of this printing technique is simple and the tools that are used to print are also easy to use and repair.

 As we have discussed silk screen printing, now let’s discuss the most popular competitor of silk screen printing which is DTG or direct to garment printing. Some of the advantages of DTG printing over silkscreen printing technique:

• It is quick and easy to print in full color – DTG printing allows for a full range of colors, whereas in silk screen printing it only allows a single color to be printed.
• It is more accessible and affordable – DTG printers are more affordable and it means that DTG printing has become much cheaper and competitive than any other printing technique.
• It allows for intricate detailing – DTG printers can deliver good results and in many cases, it can be achieved with thicker inks used in screen printing.

 So, which is better to print class t-shirts? Silk Screen or DTG? Well, DTG printing will be the best solution if you want to have a colorful design in a limited batch. Whereas, if you want a good looking design on your garment, silk screen printing will be the better option and especially if you place bulk orders.

 We, at T-Shirt Guys, offer different types of printing techniques such as silk screen printing, sublimation printing, Vinyl printing, etc. Our in-house team of experts will guide you to give you the best advice to determine the most suitable t-shirt printing method for your garment. We want to help our clients that they will feel proud of what they wear.