Screen printing — economical, intense, durable. From 50 pieces.
Screen printing (silk screen, stencil printing) is a traditional printing technology where a special screen (plate) serves as the printing template. Color transfers directly into the fabric — very intense, durable. Economical for 50+ piece runs. At Craftarea, screen printing covers 1-4 colors — simple logos, slogans, illustrations.
Special printing ink — colors are very intense, vivid.
50+ pieces — price per piece decreases. 500 pieces — much cheaper.
30-40 washes. On cotton, polyester, blended fabric.
Screen printing is ideal for 1-4 color, simple logos.
Minimum run — 50 pieces. Below that — DTF is more effective.
Since the 1970s — proven technology in the advertising industry.
AI/SVG/EPS — vector is required. Color separation.
One screen per color. 25 GEL/screen (one-time).
Run printing — every piece identical.
Thermal drying → delivery in 3-5 business days.
Screen printing — economical for 50+ piece runs. DTF — from 1 piece, photo quality, any color. For simple logos at 100+ pieces — screen printing is cheaper.
50 pieces. Below that — DTF or heat transfer is more effective.
50 pieces, 1 color — 8 GEL/piece + 25 GEL screen. 2 colors — 10 GEL/piece + 50 GEL screens.
Screen printing is 1-4 colors — photo quality is improved with DTF. For photos — DTF.
1 screen — 1 design, unlimited pieces. New design — new screen.
30-40 washes at 40°C. Slightly less durable than DTF's 50-60.