Topwise Sportswear provides multiple options for printing, which include silk screen printing, all-over sublimation printing, heat transfer printing, digital printing, and even direct-to-garment printing.
Digital Printing
Topwise Sportswear provides a digital printing service that is particularly well-suited for smaller order quantities. This method involves using specialized printers to apply designs directly onto the fabric. The material is positioned within the printer and adjusted according to precise measurements, allowing the printer to reproduce the design from a digital file onto the textile.
Compared to heat transfer printing, digital printing is more dependable and less prone to fading. The outcome resembles a sticker applied to the surface of the garment; however, it is far more durable and allows for the reproduction of lifelike images on the products.
Silk Screen Print
Screen printing is one of several methods used to apply designs to items. It is particularly well-suited for fabrics, allowing for vibrant, solid-color prints on virtually any type of material, regardless of its composition or treatment. At Mega Sports Apparel, we utilize negative space with ink directly on the material instead of paper, which leads to more precise images.
Our flexibility in utilizing a variety of printing equipment enables us to handle intricate designs effectively. This approach ensures superior color accuracy and coverage across our prints.
Flock Screen Printing
The flock screen printing technique, or flocking, involves applying dye, fine fiber particles, and adhesive to the fabric of a t-shirt or other printing items. This process yields a luxurious, velvety finish that has a soft and plush texture. Incorporating a flock effect into your custom screen-printed designs can make them standout visually and instantly appeal to customers through their tactile quality.
Water Based/Pigment Screen Printing
As the name suggests, pigment screen printing, also known as water-based screen printing, uses water as the chief solvent to carry the pigment. While the process shares similarities with discharge printing, the key distinction lies in the use of water-based pigments (colors) as opposed to plastic-based inks or Plastisol.
This method is predominantly applied to white and light-colored garments, making it especially suitable for materials in light hues such as white, off-white, and light grey.
Discharge Screen Print
Discharge printing is a widely used screen-printing technique in the fashion industry. This method operates on the principle of bleaching, where discharge ink is applied to remove the existing dye from specific areas of the fabric, creating a new color effect.
The inks are applied to the shirts, removing the original color from those areas and replacing it with the new color. The result is a fabric that has a soft, comfortable feel and a durable appearance.
Puff Screen Printing
Puff printing utilizes specialized inks to create a raised, vintage-style appearance on items like t-shirts, sweatshirts, and jackets. This technique involves applying these unique inks through a screen, followed by heat treatment to achieve the desired puff effect. Some designs may need pure puff ink, while others might benefit from the addition of Plastisol to enhance their luster.
Although the result of puff screen printing appears raised, the actual texture is airy and light due to the trapped air within the puff. As a result, an excessively thick puff layer can increase the likelihood of the print cracking.
