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CMYK
CMYK is the standard print colour system using four inks: Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Key (Black).
Detail
This four-ink set covers most printable colours but cannot reproduce neon brights or deep blue-violet hues.
If a logo is designed in RGB on screen, it must be converted to CMYK before printing or colours will shift.
Related terms
Sublimation
Sublimation is a printing method where special ink turns to gas under heat and embeds into polyester fibres, making the design part of the fabric itself.
DTF Printing
DTF (Direct-to-Film) is a digital textile-printing method where the design is printed on a special film and then heat-pressed onto fabric.