Screen printing for bulk T-shirt orders
Screen printing pushes ink through a fine mesh stencil, one colour at a time. It gives the brightest, most durable colour and the lowest price per piece once quantities pass about 50, making it the workhorse for events and campaigns.
- Minimum order
- 50 pieces
- Colours
- 1 to 4 spot colours
- Print area
- Up to 30 × 40 cm
- Durability
- Excellent, 50+ washes
How screen printing works
- 1
Colour separation
Your artwork is split into one film per ink colour.
- 2
Screen making
Each colour gets its own mesh screen, exposed and cured.
- 3
Printing
Inks are printed in sequence on the press, with registration checked on the first pieces.
- 4
Curing
T-shirts pass through a dryer so the ink bonds permanently to the fabric.
Best for
- Event and promotional T-shirts
- Designs with 1 to 4 flat colours
- Orders of 50 pieces and above
- Pantone-matched brand colours
Good to know
- Each extra colour adds a screen and cost
- Photographic artwork and gradients are limited
- Not economical below about 50 pieces
When does screen printing make sense?
When you need 50 or more identical T-shirts with one to four flat colours. The more pieces you print, the lower the cost per piece.
How many colours can you print?
Up to four spot colours per design. Each colour needs its own screen, so fewer colours keep costs down.
Wash durability
A properly cured screen print lasts 50 or more washes. Wash inside out in cold water and avoid ironing directly on the print.
Screen printing: common questions
Why is screen printing cheaper for big orders?
Screens are made once, so their cost is spread across the batch; each extra T-shirt costs only ink and press time.
Can you match our Pantone colour?
Yes. Spot inks are mixed to your Pantone reference and checked on the sample.
Will the print crack after washing?
A properly cured screen print stays intact for 50 or more washes. Wash inside out in cold water for the best life.
Tell us what you need. Get a mockup and a fixed price.
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