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What Is Silk-Screen Printing Compared to Digital Textile Printing?

Luyeza Lou • Nov 10, 2020
One of the most popular printing techniques and used most often by companies for printing on products varying in size and material, silk screening has been used for over a century in the artistic and commercial sectors for printing images and designs on everything from t-shirts and tote bags to ceramics and other materials.

Depending on the aim of the printer and the printing process being used, there are a variety of silk-screen printing types available.

How It Works
When it comes to silk-screening, different materials are used. First, the intended design is printed onto a sheet so that ink can be transferred via a printing frame. The frame is then placed on the intended surface and, with the help of a scraper, the colours are screened (each colour is one layer, with a max of four). When applying a layer with frame ink, the ink is left to dry and can be used for another application.
                                              

In recent years, silk-screening has modernized and there’s both ink and machines available that let printers obtain superfine quality for their products. As a result, more companies have begun using silk-screen printing for t-shirts and other items using company logos.


Silk-Screen Benefits

Silk-screen printing offers a variety of benefits and is typically recommended for designs using at a max of four spot colours, such as logos or simple graphic designs. If a printer is looking for shorter runs and needs more complex printing, such as photos or designs utilizing gradations, then digital printing is the preferred option. Silk-screen printing’s main benefits include:

  • Perfect reproduction of colour.
  • Personalised item durability.
  • Excellent quality-price ratio for large printing runs.
  • Resistant printing to a wide variety of washing techniques.

Below is a table comparing the two methods that can help you decide on which printing process works best.   


Silk-Screen Printing Digital Printing
Max Number of Colours 6 Unlimited
Minimum Quality 25 1
Features High line and colour precision and an incomparable intensity Print that’s soft to the touch, with zero protrusions & Ability to print colour gradients and high-res photos
Cost Economic for average to large volumes (>25 units) Economic for small runs (<25 units)


Owned and operated by LYMA Products, SilkMelody specializes in digitally-printed silk scarves and customized textile printing options for various fabrics. We’re the first service provider in Canada to offer custom silk fabric printing. SilkMelody offers competitive pricing and quality delivery times, especially for our custom silk scarves. Find out more by browsing our website or contacting us via email at info@silkmelody.com.

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Want to add a dash of style to any outfit? Both men and women want to look stylish by following the latest fashion trends, but women do tend to have more options than men when it comes to accessorizing. Almost all women use accessories to make a fashion statement and set them apart from others. One of the fashion accessories that is gaining popularity in this time of the year is scarves. Especially because the weather is becoming colder in the Northern hemisphere. Scarves are available in a variety of styles, shapes, colours, patterns, textures and materials. You can find a scarf for any outfit, any climate and any occasion! This means you can wear a scarf not only when it is cold outside, but even when it’s hot. Just choose the right material, such as silk for warmer days, and heavy knit or wool for cooler days.
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