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screen printing => Ink and Chemicals => Topic started by: Sbrem on July 21, 2016, 02:58:14 PM
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This came up today, and I thought I had seen discussion on this, but searching isn't getting me anywhere. Has anyone had any decent luck printing white DC on dark triableness? (yes, I know cotton only, but sometimes, the weirdest things work...)
Steve
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All the time. Most will be "vintage" looking but any high white pigment loaded, high activated DC ink will look great if the art/look of the project fits. Some brands/colors discharge quite strong and fully opaque. I personally think it's the best way to embellish this fabric. Opaque, solid prints on super heathery fabrics look weird to me.
We do so much that we have a shirt in every color/style of our key brands on hand to print test swatches onto before our sales reps even go forward with the order approval. That's still no guarantee but works out 9 times out of 10.
Like everything it's a crap shoot and requires proper "expectation management" with the client.
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I personally think it's the best way to embellish this fabric. Opaque, solid prints on super heathery fabrics look weird to me.
Like everything it's a crap shoot and requires proper "expectation management" with the client.
Chris just nailed it right there. And if they want the opaque look then HSA is the way to go.
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We haven't done a tone of HSA on tri blend. Most can't afford the 3rd screen/ 2nd ub I think since the tris are already on the spendier side.
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Yes guys, thanks, I always go over the "expectations" part. They don't want to use a G500 or G200, "must be tri-blend"... I recommended the non PFP for a nice retro look, as Zoo says, they just look better that way...
Steve
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I always reference photos from https://www.shopmilestogo.com (https://www.shopmilestogo.com) to set client expectations of discharge on tri-blends / blends. They have nice big print coverages that can set realistic expectations. I also tell the customer it is a cool trendy look, and they usually are happy with the results.