Screen Printing: How it works.
Printing Style
Depending on the print result you’re going for, one may serve your needs better than the other—but you can rest assured that all three will give you a lasting print that will be soft to the touch and won’t crack or peel.
Super Soft
A water-based ink that literally dyes the fabric of your t-shirt. Depending on the shirt fabric, SuperSoft could result in a more vintage looking print, but always one that's extraordinarily soft.
Bold
Our Bold ink is a high-opacity water-based ink that creates a slightly thicker print than SuperSoft. While it has a bit of a feel to it, the results are an exceptionally vibrant print across all fabric colors and blends.
How Is Water-Based Ink Different?
Unlike their PVC-based plastisol counterparts, water-based screen printing inks utilize water as the primary solvent. This fundamental difference makes them more environmentally friendly and aligns with our potential customers' sustainability values.
The beauty is in the details.
Choose from our add-on options to add a retail-quality feel that will make your brand stand out.
Custom Tag Printing
Custom printed tags give your brand an extra touchpoint in a cool, memorable way.
Foil Printing
Give your shirts some shine by including a foil print that will make you stand out in a crowd.
Hem Tags
Hem tags are a fashionable, attention-grabbing feature you can add to the bottom seam or shirt sleeve.
Metallic Ink
Give your shirts some glimmer with our metallic inks.
Folding & Polybagging
Look sharp while keeping your garments clean & protected during storage or transit.
Puff Print
Puff print is a specialized screen printing technique that creates a raised, three-dimensional effect on printed designs.
Real Thread’s Commitment to Sustainability
We're committed to sustainability, ensuring our impact is big while leaving a small eco-footprint. Our eco-friendly approach spans our entire process, from using water-based inks that are PVC-free and safer for the planet to partnering with sustainable suppliers like Bella + Canvas®, Allmade®, RoyalApparel®, and Econscious®.
Our efficient workflow, powered by new technologies, minimizes waste, and we're dedicated to reusing or recycling garments to reduce our environmental footprint. We actively support community initiatives and offer our team profit-sharing and volunteer opportunities. Join us in making a positive impact—explore our eco-friendly products today!
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