Built for Volume
An especially strong production method when the same design is being repeated across larger quantities.
CUSTOM DECORATION
Screen Printing in Ottawa.
A proven choice for bold, durable custom apparel—especially when quantities start to grow. We'll help determine whether your artwork, garment and order size are a good fit for screen printing.
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SCREEN PRINTING
Built for consistency. Made for volume.
Screen printing pushes ink through prepared screens directly onto the garment. Each colour is separated as part of the production process, making screen printing especially effective for repeatable artwork and larger apparel runs.
PROJECT CHECK
Is screen printing right for your project?
Tell us about your artwork, quantity and garment. We'll show you whether screen printing is a strong starting point.
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What does your artwork look like?
Colour count and artwork complexity affect how a screen-printing job is prepared.
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How many garments do you need?
Screen printing becomes especially attractive as the number of matching pieces increases.
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What are we printing?
Fabric, construction, coatings and print location can all affect the production method.
YOUR PROJECT
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Choose your options above.
We'll use your choices to show whether screen printing is a strong starting point.
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WHY SCREEN PRINT?
Why choose screen printing?
Screen printing is a proven production method for bold artwork, repeat orders and larger quantities of matching apparel.
Consistent Results
Once the job is properly set up, artwork can be reproduced consistently throughout the production run.
Bold Colour
Screen printing can create strong areas of colour that work extremely well for branded apparel graphics.
Large Prints
Well suited to bold front and back graphics on compatible garments.
Durable Apparel Printing
Properly produced and cured screen prints are designed for repeated apparel use and washing.
Repeat Orders
Established artwork and production information help make future runs easier to reproduce consistently.
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BEST FOR
Where screen printing really works.
Screen printing is especially useful when the same artwork needs to be reproduced consistently across a larger apparel order.
Business & Staff Apparel
Larger runs of branded shirts and uniforms using consistent company artwork.
Events
Event shirts, volunteer apparel, festivals and recurring programs.
Teams & Organizations
Larger apparel orders using the same team, league or organization graphics.
Merchandise
Bold branded graphics intended for resale, campaigns or distribution.
Fundraisers & Campaigns
Projects requiring a larger quantity of matching decorated garments.
Repeat Programs
Organizations that regularly reorder the same branded apparel and graphics.
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ARTWORK & PREPRESS
Every colour becomes part of the setup.
Screen-printing artwork is prepared differently from a standard digital print. Colours may need to be separated so each part of the artwork can be produced through the appropriate screen.
AI
EPS
SVG
PDF
HIGH-RES PNG
Colour Count
Every additional colour can affect how the job is prepared, separated and produced.
Fine Detail
Very small elements and thin lines need to be reviewed to make sure they reproduce cleanly.
Halftones & Gradients
Certain tonal effects can be recreated with screen-printing techniques, but the artwork must be prepared specifically for the process.
Print Size
Artwork dimensions, placement and garment construction all affect how the screen-printing job is set up.
NOT SURE IF YOUR ARTWORK IS READY?
SEND YOUR ARTWORK →
Send it to us. We'll handle the production setup.
You don't need to prepare colour separations yourself. Send us the best artwork you have and we'll review it before production.
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THE PROCESS
From artwork to finished print.
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Artwork
Send us your design, garment choice, quantity, colours and preferred print locations.
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Prepress
Artwork is reviewed and prepared for screen printing, including the necessary colour separation and production setup.
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Print
Ink is applied through the prepared screens onto the garment in the required sequence.
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Cure & Check
The print is cured for durability and the finished garments are inspected before pickup, delivery or shipping.
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FAQ
Screen printing questions, answered.
01 What is screen printing? +
Screen printing uses prepared screens to apply ink directly onto compatible garments and textile products.
02 How does screen printing work? +
The artwork is prepared for production, screens are created for the required colour information, and ink is transferred through those screens onto the garment before the print is cured.
03 What quantities are best for screen printing? +
Screen printing becomes especially attractive as quantities increase because the production setup is spread across more matching pieces. The best method still depends on the artwork, garment and order.
04 How many colours can my design have? +
Multi-colour designs can be screen printed, but colour count affects artwork preparation and production setup. We review the artwork before confirming the best approach.
05 Can screen printing reproduce gradients? +
Some gradients and tonal effects can be recreated using techniques such as halftones, but the artwork has to be prepared appropriately for screen printing.
06 Can you screen print photographs? +
Photographic artwork may be possible with specialized preparation, but DTF or another decoration method can sometimes offer a more practical solution depending on the quantity and desired result.
07 What garments can be screen printed? +
T-shirts, sweatshirts, hoodies and many other textile products can be screen printed. Fabric composition, coatings and construction still need to be reviewed.
08 Is screen printing durable? +
Properly produced and cured screen printing is designed for apparel use and can provide a durable finish when the garment, ink and production setup are appropriate.
09 Is screen printing better than DTF? +
Neither method is automatically better. Screen printing can be especially strong for larger quantities and repeatable artwork, while DTF can be excellent for detailed full-colour artwork and flexible smaller runs.
10 Can you screen print hoodies? +
Yes. Many hoodies and sweatshirts can be screen printed, although fabric, seams, pockets and placement can affect the setup.
11 Can I supply my own garments? +
Contact us before supplying garments so we can confirm the fabric, construction and intended decoration area are suitable for screen printing.
12 Is there a minimum order? +
Minimums and pricing depend on the artwork, number of colours, garment and production setup. Very small quantities may be better suited to another decoration method.
13 Can you print multiple locations? +
Yes. Projects can include front, back, sleeve and other print locations when garment construction and artwork allow it. Each location has its own production requirements.
14 What artwork files should I send? +
Vector artwork such as AI, EPS, SVG or PDF is preferred. High-resolution raster artwork may also work depending on the design. You do not need to prepare colour separations yourself.
NOT SURE SCREEN PRINTING IS THE RIGHT FIT?
Tell us what you're making. We'll recommend the best way to decorate it.
Screen printing can be an excellent choice for larger apparel runs, but quantity, artwork, garment construction and the finish you want all matter. Send us your project and we'll help choose the right production method.
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