Screen printing lays ink through a mesh stencil, one screen per colour. That upfront setup is why unit cost falls sharply as quantity rises: past a few hundred pieces, screen print delivers the lowest cost per decorated garment of any method, with the thickest ink deposit and the strongest colour opacity on dark fabric.
| Fabric | 280-320GSM cotton or cotton blend |
|---|---|
| Print method | Screen print (plastisol / water-based / discharge), 1-8 spot colours |
| Special finishes | Puff print, glitter, metallic, high-density |
| Neckline | Ribbed crew neck, taped seams |
| Fit | Regular / oversized unisex S-3XL |
| Labeling | Custom neck label, care label, hang tag, poly or custom bag |
| MOQ / Sampling | From 50 pcs (best unit cost from 300-500 pcs) / 5-7 days sample |
| Colour matching | Pantone-matched inks; strike-off sample provided before bulk |
Before bulk we print a strike-off of your artwork on the actual garment fabric and send it for approval, so the Pantone you specified is the ink that lands on 3,000 sweatshirts. Print placement, size and registration are all confirmed on that same strike-off.
FAQ
Q: What is the biggest difference between screen print and DTG?
A: Screen print is cheaper and more opaque at high volume but needs a screen per colour and a setup cost; DTG has no setup fee and handles unlimited colours, so it suits small runs and photo-detail artwork.
Q: How many colours can you print?
A: Up to 8 spot colours on this crew neck sweatshirt, plus special finishes such as puff, glitter and metallic.
Q: Do you provide a strike-off before bulk?
A: Yes. A physical strike-off on your garment fabric is produced and approved before the bulk run starts.