WE ARE TECHNIQUE
AT TECHNIQUE OUR MISSION IS TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONAL SCREEN PRINTING AND EMBROIDERY SERVICES THAT EXCEED EXPECTATIONS. WE ARE DEDICATED TO DELIVERING HIGH QUALITY PRODUCTS WITH UNMATCHED CRAFTSMANSHIP, PERSIONALIZED SERVICE, AND TIMLEY DELIVER. OUR COMMITMENT FOR CUSTOMER SATISFACTION DRIVES US TO FOSTER CREATIVE PARTNERSHIPS, THUS ENSURING THAT EVERY PROJECT REFLECTS OUR CLIENTS' UNIQUE VISION. TOGETHER, WE BRING IDEAS TO LIFE, ONE STITCH AND ONE PRINT AT A TIME. WE STAND BY SPREADING UNIQUE NOTIONS.
THE CUSTOM PROCESS
1. Design Creation
- Concept Development: Begin with a design that needs to be printed. This can be created using graphic design software.
- Color Separation: If the design has multiple colors, each color will need to be separated into different layers.
2. Screen Preparation
- Screen Selection: Choose the appropriate mesh screen based on the detail and type of ink to be used.
- Coating with Emulsion: Apply a light-sensitive emulsion to the screen evenly and let it dry in a dark environment.
3. Exposure
- Creating the Film Positive: Print the separated design onto a transparent film.
- Exposure to Light: Place the film positive on the coated screen and expose it to a UV light source. The light hardens the emulsion except where the design blocks the light.
4. Washing Out
- Rinsing the Screen: After exposure, wash the screen with water. The unhardened emulsion washes away, creating a stencil of the design.
5. Drying the Screen
- Drying Process: Allow the screen to dry completely to ensure it’s ready for printing.
6. Set Up for Printing
- Placing the Screen: Position the screen on the printing press, ensuring it's aligned with the substrate (t-shirt, poster, etc.).
- Ink Preparation: Choose the ink and prepare it by mixing colors if necessary.
7. Printing
- Applying Ink: Use a squeegee to push ink through the open areas of the stencil onto the substrate below.
- Repeating Process: For designs with multiple colors, the process is repeated for each color, allowing for drying time in between.
8. Curing the Ink
- Heat Treatment: After printing, the ink must be cured using a heat source (like a conveyor dryer) to set the ink properly and ensure durability.
9. Quality Control
- Inspection: Check the printed items for quality, ensuring there are no defects or misalignments.
10. Finishing Touches
- Final Touches: Perform any additional finishing steps, such as trimming or packaging.
11. Delivery
- Shipping to Customers: Package and ship the finished products to customers, ensuring they receive their orders on time.
This process ensures high-quality prints that can withstand wear and washing, making screen printing a popular choice for custom apparel.
