Silkscreening

The silk screening process involves several steps. First, a design is created and separated into the different component colors. Then each different color separation is transferred to a light sensitive film during the exposure process. This film is used on a silk screen in order to make a print on the desired material. Due to the processes involved in creating a screen for printing, the set-up costs can be a moderate investment. However, once a screen is created, it can be used over and over again to create prints, thus making silk screening very economical for large quantity production work. For short production runs, we recommend either one of our custom heat transfers or embroidery as cost effective and attractive solutions.

-ZAT Graphics' policy is to keep all screens for a minimum of 1 year from the date of creation.

Designs

While most designs can be exposed onto silk screens, many require simplification of colors and shades, called posterizing. This allows the colors to be color separated and each color exposed on to individual screens for printing. If a multi-color or photo-realistic graphics is desired, a heat transfer may be the best choice for an attractive garment. ZAT Graphics can help you come up with that eye catching custom design you are looking for. Or to help you reduce costs, we also have a vast selection of "in stock" designs which can usually be modified at greatly reduced design time fees. We will work with you to create a pleasing design at the lowest price possible. ZAT Graphics offers quantity discounts on larger orders.