Screen printing is one of the oldest and most reliable methods for customizing apparel. From sports teams to corporate events, from small businesses to national brands, screen printing delivers bold, long-lasting results at a price point that makes sense when you're ordering in volume. At PrintPress in Drummondville, QC, it's one of our core services — and here's everything you need to know before placing your order.
How Screen Printing Works
Screen printing uses a mesh screen (one per color) to push ink through onto the fabric below. A stencil blocks the areas where ink shouldn't go, and a squeegee draws the ink across the screen, transferring the design to the garment. After printing, the item passes through a dryer to cure the ink, making it wash-resistant and durable.
Why Choose Screen Printing?
- Exceptional durability: properly cured screen print ink bonds with the fabric fibers and can withstand hundreds of washes without fading or cracking.
- Vibrant, opaque colors: screen printing inks sit on top of the fabric, producing bright, saturated colors — even on dark garments.
- Cost-effective at volume: once the screens are set up, the per-unit cost drops significantly with quantity. It's the most economical choice for runs of 50 pieces or more.
- Specialty inks: screen printing supports special effects like puff ink, reflective ink, metallic, glow-in-the-dark, and more.
Minimum Quantities and Pricing
At PrintPress, our minimum order for screen printing is 12 pieces. Pricing depends on the number of colors in your design and the total quantity ordered. Fewer colors and higher quantities always bring the per-unit cost down. Our team will walk you through the options to find the right balance for your budget.
What Garments Work Best?
Screen printing works on a wide range of garments: t-shirts, hoodies, sweatshirts, tote bags, aprons, and more. Cotton and cotton-blend fabrics yield the best results. Lightweight athletic polyester requires special inks to avoid dye migration — our team knows exactly which products to use.
What to Send Us
For the best results, send your artwork as a vector file (.AI or .PDF) with fonts converted to outlines, or a high-resolution PNG at 300 DPI at the actual print size. Specify the number of colors, the placement, and the dimensions you need.
Order Screen Printing at PrintPress
Based in Drummondville and serving clients across Canada, PrintPress delivers quality screen printing with fast turnaround and personalized service. Request your free quote within 24 hours — no obligation, no guesswork.