More about Screen Printing
At Your Logo Print, we offer Plastisol and Water-Based Screen Printing. Screen Printing produces bold, crisp designs with vivid colors that pop and won’t fade or peel over time. Ideal for large orders. We handle it all. Any size order, Any design, Any deadline. Blind shipped direct to your customer as quick as 2 days.
Plastisol vs. Water Based Screen Printing / Know the Difference
Plastisol Screen Printing
Composition: PVC (polyvinyl chloride) resin and plasticizer particles; a 100% solid system containing no solvents.
Feel (Hand): Heavier and thicker; sits as a raised layer on top of the garment.
Breathability: Lower; can block fabric pores over the printed area.
Appearance: Bold, bright, and opaque colors that pop strongly even on dark garments.
Ease of Use: Very forgiving and beginner-friendly. It does not dry on the screen, allowing long work times.
Cleanup: Requires chemical solvents and special wash.
Curing: Solidifies quickly when heated to about 300°F–350°F
Water-Based Screen Printing
Composition: Pigments suspended in a water-based acrylic or solvent medium.
Feel (Hand): Extremely soft, as the ink absorbs directly into the fabric fibers rather than sitting on top.
Breathability: High; fabric remains porous and cool.
Appearance: Softer, more vintage look; colors are generally less vibrant on dark fabrics unless using specialized opaque high-solids acrylics (HSAs).
Ease of Use: Harder for beginners. It dries quickly and can clog screens if left unattended.
Cleanup: Easy cleanup using plain water.
Curing: Requires complete moisture evaporation and heat curing
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