SCREEN PRINTING

Specify screen printed branding for your apparel project

Screen printing applies ink through a prepared screen to create an image on a garment or fabric surface. Liberty Edge Industries offers screen printing within its custom apparel services, with the final method and application reviewed against the chosen material and approved artwork. It is a different process from DTF transfers and from sublimation, so the right choice depends on the design and product rather than a single universal preference. This page explains the information needed to discuss screen printed logos and graphics, compare a sample and keep colour, placement and garment requirements clear before bulk production is approved.

Describe the artwork as a production requirement

Start with the actual design you want printed, not only a photograph of an example. Provide the clearest available artwork files and identify the intended print dimensions, colour references and positions on the garment. A small chest mark, a large back graphic and several separate placements create different briefs, even when they use the same logo. Explain whether the design contains fine lines, small text or overlapping colours so those details can be considered during the application discussion. Keep alternative logo versions separate and state which one is approved. A clear artwork brief makes it easier to discuss the proposed result and prevents an early visual reference from becoming an accidental instruction for the final order.

Review ink, fabric and appearance together

Screen printing should be considered alongside the garment material, fabric colour and intended finish. The same artwork can look and feel different when its scale, coverage or substrate changes. Ask about the proposed application for your actual product, especially if your design covers a large area or uses details that must remain legible at a small size. Do not assume suitability for every fabric because a printing service is offered. The final combination needs to follow the approved specification and sample decision. If a particular appearance or hand feel matters to the brand, communicate it with references and review it in the sample, rather than relying on broad terms that can mean different things to different buyers.

Understand the distinction from other decoration methods

A screen printed image uses ink applied through screens; DTF uses a printed transfer applied to the garment, while sublimation is suited to appropriate polyester products and follows a different relationship with the fabric. These processes have different preparation and application considerations. The useful question is which method supports your specific artwork, material and intended result. Share the garment and design together so alternatives can be discussed on that basis. Avoid choosing from a generic close up photograph alone, since it cannot establish compatibility with your product. If comparing samples, keep the artwork scale and substrate consistent enough to assess the differences that matter to you, such as visual appearance, coverage and the feel of the decorated area.

Approve placement and colour before the order

Review the sample for the position, dimensions and orientation of the print, as well as the appearance of the approved colours. Check small wording and fine details at their actual size, and assess the garment when worn to see how the placement relates to the body and construction. If the order includes multiple garment sizes, explain how print scale and positioning should be handled across the range. Keep the accepted artwork and placement record with the garment specification. A change in fabric, logo scale or colour layout after sample approval may require further discussion. Confirm those changes before bulk planning so the order reference continues to describe the exact product and decoration that you intend to receive.

Options for your project.

• Screen print artwork and position briefs
• Colour, scale and placement coordination
• Fabric and application suitability review
• Sample comparison of visual finish and hand feel
• Approved print reference for bulk apparel