It might sound easy — just print a t-shirt. But behind the scenes, there's a lot more happening. Skilled professionals such as graphic designers, ink mixers, and press operators — all working together, blending art and science to bring your project to life.
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Quality Matters
At XVI, we source the world for the highest quality inks — plastisol or waterbase, and the best speciality processes — foil, glow in the dark, metallic. We can print almost anything you dream up!
Our staff have a combined 50+ years of experience with our state-of-the-art printing equipment, and they treat every job with the same level of professionalism and dedication to their craft.
What is screen printing?
Screen printing is a popular printing technique used to transfer designs onto a variety of surfaces, including fabric, paper, and plastic. The process involves using a stencil, also known as a screen, to apply ink onto the surface. The screen is created by coating a mesh screen with a photosensitive emulsion, which is then exposed to light through a film positive of the desired image. The areas of the emulsion that are exposed to the light harden, while the unexposed areas remain soft and are washed away, creating a stencil.
Ink is then pushed through the open areas of the stencil onto the surface using a squeegee. Each color requires a separate stencil and pass with the squeegee, allowing for multi-colored designs to be printed. Screen printing is a versatile technique that can produce vibrant colors, fine details, and durable designs, making it a popular choice for creating custom apparel, promotional items, and art prints. With its ability to produce high-quality prints on a variety of surfaces, screen printing is a valuable tool for businesses and individuals alike looking to create eye-catching and unique designs.
Our screen printing shop
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Color mixing
Your order starts with expert color mixers preparing the ink colors to perfectly match your design.
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Ink pressing
The ink is pressed through the film onto your garment. Every color ink passes through its own film.
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Drying
The garment runs through a heated conveyer belt to seal the ink in its place and finalize the garment production.
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Over a million units screen printed
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