What is plastisol printing?
Plastisol printing is the traditional style of screen printing. Inks are thicker and rougher than our standard printing, and the ink sits on top of the shirt. Learn more about Plastisol Printing at Threadbird on our Apparel Printing Styles page.
Examples of Plastisol Printing
What is process printing?
This is the print style that you will want to use when you have a full-color design or a photograph. We are huge fans of Simulated Process Screen Printing in these situations, versus Four Color Process.
Learn more about Simulated Process Printing at Threadbird on our Apparel Printing Styles page.
About Us
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Threadbird realizes that not every screen printer is the same, neither are the garments they produce. We strive to create and develop innovative methods for printing to deliver top-notch apparel and merchandising products.
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Threadbird realizes that not every screen printer is the same and neither are the garments they produce. We strive to create and develop innovative methods for printing to deliver top-notch apparel and merchandising products. Using premium quality screen printing inks, our products will consistently impress you and the final consumer.
Customer Satisfaction & Product Quality
At Threadbird, we have made Customer Satisfaction & Product Quality our top priority. Very few of our competitors have surveyed their customers, let alone received the results we did. We have joined the ranks of some of the largest companies in our industry that understand the value of listening to you, the customer! How do we stack up? We rank higher than Nike, Ralph Lauren, Adidas and H&M, to name a few.
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Apparel Printing Styles
When choosing the best printing method for your designs, there are several important factors to consider, such as the complexity of artwork, the desired fabric type and the intended outcome. Our Threadbird team can offer guidance as to which method and ink type is best suited for your needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Have a quick question? Check out our most commonly asked Apparel Printing Styles questions below.
Screen printing with plastisol ink offers durability and bold color on thicker fabrics like hoodies. Embroidery is also a great option for logos.
Water-based screen printing provides a soft-hand feel and is more eco-conscious than plastisol. It's ideal for lightweight tees.
Silicone transfers or sublimation are perfect for performance fabrics—they stretch with movement and resist cracking or fading.
Consider your fabric type, design detail, budget, and aesthetic. Threadbird’s resource guides and support team can help you decide.
Yes—Threadbird provides photo examples online and offers physical samples by request so you can compare print types before committing.
Screen Printing Tips: Print Do's & Dont's for Apparel Printing
We want your order to look as awesome as you do! We've put together a list of screen printing tips & tricks when printing shirts & apparel, things to consider and things to avoid when preparing your order.
Why Not To Print Over Seams, Pockets or Zippers
To get the best quality print when screen printing, we need as flat of a surface as possible between the pallet (that the garment lays on) and the screen (that holds your design). The fronts and backs of t-shirts are consistently smooth and the same thickness, which allows us to get a perfect print every time. However, when you print over a seam, pocket or zipper, it creates an inconsistency, because these are thicker portions of the garment. When you print over these portions of the garments, it creates a gap in the print where the ink from the screen does not touch the shirt due to the ridge caused by the seam. Here is an example:
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At Threadbird we know a thing or two about custom apparel printing. From customizable hoodies, to t-shirts, to jackets and more, we have you covered. Check out our custom apparel printing and screen printed apparel here.
Custom Apparel Finishings
Want to brand your shirts to make them look unique? Why not try replacing manufacturer’s tags with your own custom printed tags? Find out more about custom apparel finishings.
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What's It Like to Work with Us?
"We've worked with other companies in the past, and 9 times out of 10 we find defects. Quality is extremely important to us, and with Threadbird it just doesn't happen.
Our favorite part about working with Threadbird is communication and turnaround time. These are two huge factors we look for when choosing any supplier for our brand. We can always count on Threadbird to be there when we need them with incredible turnaround times, no matter how detailed the design.
If you're looking for incredible quality, communication and turn around time, Threadbird is 100% the best choice for your next design."
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How do you print graphics on T-Shirts?
What file format do you need for screen printing?
All files must follow the following guidelines:
- Must be at least 300 ppi or vector format
- File type must be
- Illustrator (.AI)
- Vector (.EPS)
- Photoshop (.PSD)
- JPEG
- TIFF
- Logo needs to be sized to the size you are printing
- Covert your text to outlines
Need more information, visit our File Prep page to learn more