Screen Printing Services

Connect with professional screen printing companies across the United States. Perfect for bulk orders, custom apparel, and promotional merchandise.

What is Screen Printing?

Screen printing, also known as silk screening, is a popular printing technique that uses mesh screens to transfer ink onto fabric. It's ideal for bulk orders and produces vibrant, long-lasting prints on various materials.

High-Volume Orders

Most cost-effective for 25+ items

Durable Prints

Withstands countless washes

Vibrant Colors

Bright, opaque inks

Multiple Substrates

Works on various materials

Common Applications

Business & Corporate

  • • Employee uniforms
  • • Corporate event merchandise
  • • Promotional giveaways
  • • Trade show apparel

Sports & Recreation

  • • Team jerseys
  • • Athletic wear
  • • Fan merchandise
  • • Tournament shirts

Events & Celebrations

  • • Wedding party shirts
  • • Family reunions
  • • Birthday celebrations
  • • Bachelor/bachelorette parties

Retail & Fashion

  • • Branded merchandise
  • • Fashion lines
  • • Band merchandise
  • • Retail collections

The Screen Printing Process

  1. 1

    Design Preparation

    Your artwork is separated by colors and prepared for screen creation

  2. 2

    Screen Creation

    Each color gets its own screen with a stencil of your design

  3. 3

    Ink Application

    Ink is pushed through the screen onto the garment

  4. 4

    Curing

    Heat sets the ink for a permanent, washable finish

Quick Facts

Minimum Order
Usually 25-50 pieces
Setup Cost
$15-75 per color/screen
Turnaround Time
5-10 business days
Best For
Simple designs, solid colors, bulk orders

Types of Screen Printing

  • Plastisol Ink

    Most common, sits on fabric surface

  • Water-Based Ink

    Eco-friendly, soft hand feel

  • Discharge Printing

    Removes dye from fabric

  • Specialty Inks

    Metallic, glow-in-dark, puff

Professional Screen Printing at DTLA Print

25-piece minimums • Water-based eco-friendly inks • 5-7 day turnaround

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the minimum order quantity for screen printing?

Most screen printers require a minimum of 25-50 pieces per design, though some may offer lower minimums at a higher per-unit cost.

How many colors can I use in screen printing?

There's no hard limit, but each color requires a separate screen and adds to the cost. Most designs use 1-6 colors for cost-effectiveness.

Is screen printing good for photographs or detailed images?

Screen printing works best with solid colors and simple designs. For photographic images or complex gradients, consider direct-to-garment (DTG) printing instead.

How long does screen printed apparel last?

With proper care, screen printed designs can last for years and withstand hundreds of washes without significant fading or cracking.