INKURA MAGAZINE · Screen Printing
Textile Screen Printing: From the Screen to the Print.
Screen preparation, inking, and printing: the steps involved in screen printing.
🎨 In summary: The gold standard for durability and authenticity in textile printing, manual screen printing produces rich, long-lasting colors using inks specifically designed for textiles. Follow this step-by-step guide to making a screen and printing on a carousel.
The Power of Screen Printing in the Studio
🛡️ Print Quality
The choice of ink, how well it sets, and the care requirements all contribute to the print's durability.
🌿 Choosing Ink
The ink system is selected based on the fabric, the desired finish, and the project’s requirements.
🏷️ Ideal for Medium Runs
A particularly attractive volume-based pricing structure for streetwear brands, designers, and companies.
The Screen Printing Process, Step by Step
Typon Exposure & Frame Coating
Each color in the image is isolated on a transparent film (Typon) that is 100% opaque. The aluminum frame, stretched with mesh fabric, is coated with a photosensitive emulsion in a darkroom and then dried.
UV Curing and Waterjet Cutting
The screen is exposed to UV light. The emulsion, protected by the black areas of the artwork, remains soluble and dissolves when rinsed with water, revealing the high-definition stencil.
Manual Alignment and Squeegee Application
The screens are secured to the carousel. The screen printer moves the squeegee at a constant 45° angle and with calibrated pressure to transfer the ink through the mesh onto the garment.
Firing & Curing in a Thermal Tunnel
The printed garments go through a drying and curing process. The temperature and duration are adjusted according to the ink’s recommendations and the garment’s material.
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