Screen printing: a classic and durable printing technique
Screen printing is a textile printing method that involves transferring ink onto fabric through silk screens or synthetic meshes. Each color of your design is applied separately using a specific screen, resulting in sharp, vibrant, and highly durable prints.
✅ Advantages of screen printing
- Cost-effective for medium to high volume orders
- Great versatility in terms of colors and types of textiles
- Excellent fidelity of fine details and complex patterns
- Exceptional resistance to washing and wear
❌ Disadvantages to consider
- Less cost-effective for small quantities due to preparation costs (screen creation)
- Less suitable for subtle gradients and very fine nuances
🌱 Environmental impact
Traditionally, screen printing uses solvent-based inks and chemicals for screen cleaning, which can have a negative environmental impact. This is why we favor water-based or recycled inks and implement responsible practices to limit our ecological footprint.
📜 An ancient and global heritage
Screen printing originated in the Far East, with its first uses dating back to around 1000 BCE in China. At the time, silk screens were used to apply patterns to various surfaces. Since then, the technique has been modernized to become an essential reference in the textile and advertising industry.