On Press Questions
Why is my print fuzzy?
When printing with white ink (though this can happen with any ink, just white is the most prone to it), you may notice shirt fibers sticking up through the ink, leaving the print looking fuzzy or feeling rough. This can happen when the screen sticks
How much off-contact do I need?
For most T-shirt and thinner garment printing, a good starting point is 1/16" to 1/8" of off-contact. For thicker garments, such as hoodies and fleece, you may need to increase that distance. While 1/8" is a common guideline in screen printing, it is
Should I push or pull a squeegee?
Is one technique better than the other? Both are useful to screen printers for different reasons when printing manually. With a push stroke, you can use your body’s weight for downward force to deposit ink on the garment. It's easier on your wrists a
What's squeegee blade durometer and what are the uses for each?
The durometer or hardness level directly indicates how thick or thin an ink deposit can be. Softer squeegees will leave a thicker ink deposit, while harder squeegees will leave a thinner deposit of ink. ScreenPrinting.com offers four different types
How do I do CMYK printing?
CMYK printing is a process that uses four transparent ink colors (cyan, magenta, yellow, and black (CMYK)) to reproduce full-color artwork and realistic images. Instead of using a separate screen for every color in the artwork, the image is separated