WHAT IS SCREEN PRINTING?

Screen printing is the process of printing designs onto various materials using a mesh screen stencil, a squeegee, and ink. Screen printing is commonly used to create t-shirts, posters, and other custom items with high-quality and long-lasting designs.

Advantages of Screen Printing

Screen printing involves the meshing of a digital image onto a fabric. As with embroidery, screen printing has both benefits and shortcomings. These are some of the most notable advantages:

• Cost: Screen printing is generally more cost-effective than embroidery. The difference in price between the two increases as the size of the design increases. 
• Customizability: The extent to which designs can be customized and the range of design-related options is much larger in the case of screen printing than embroidery. 
• Aesthetic: Some people prefer the smoother and glossier appearance of a screen printed image as compared to an embroidered one. Which aesthetic is ideal for your business will depend on your preferences, the intended style, and the inclinations of your clients.

Screen printing has some disadvantages as well:

• Appearance: Whereas in some cases the smooth and glossy appearance of a screen printed image can be desirable, it may be perceived by some as being lower quality and less elegant than embroidery. In general, embroidery is associated with a more sophisticated look than screen printing. 
• Design-related costs and time: Though screen printing is generally more cost-effective and time-efficient than embroidery, it can still be costly depending on the complexity and size of the design.