Multi-colour screen printing for larger runs

Clothing Screen Printing

Multi-colour screen printed designs suited to larger runs of t-shirts and sweatshirts.

Category: Garment screen printing service
Format: agreed individually
Start date: on request
Price: on request

Description

Clothing screen printing transfers a design onto fabric through a fine mesh stencil, one ink colour at a time. Each colour requires its own screen, so the method is best suited to designs with a limited number of defined colours and to orders where the set-up effort is spread across many garments.

For t-shirts and sweatshirts, screen printing produces inks that sit on the surface of the fabric with a solid, even colour and clear edges. It is a practical choice when the same artwork is repeated across a batch, when the brand colours must match closely from one garment to the next, and when the print is expected to keep its appearance through regular washing.

Before ordering, it helps to review the artwork file, the number of colours, the placement on the garment and the fabric weight. These details shape the number of screens, the ink selection and the final cost, so they are worth settling early in the conversation.

Programme

Artwork review

The design is checked for colour count, line thickness and fine detail, so that it can be separated into individual colour layers suitable for screens.

Screen preparation

A separate screen is produced for each colour. The stencil is exposed onto the mesh so that only the areas of that colour allow ink through.

Colour matching and test print

Inks are mixed to the agreed shades and a test print is made on a sample garment so the result can be checked before the full run starts.

Production run

Garments are printed colour by colour and passed through a curing stage so the ink bonds to the fibres and holds up to washing.

Quality check and dispatch

Each batch is inspected for alignment, colour consistency and ink coverage before the garments are packed and prepared for delivery.

Who it is for

Teams ordering uniforms or event shirts

Groups that need identical garments in one design for a race, tournament, workplace or festival benefit from consistent colour across a large quantity.
Businesses with fixed brand colours

Companies that want their logo and palette reproduced accurately on every piece of clothing gain from the controlled colour mixing that screen printing allows.
Organisers of repeat merchandise

Clubs, schools and community groups that reorder the same design over several seasons can reuse prepared screens for later runs, which keeps set-up consistent.

FAQ

How many colours can be included in one design?

Each colour needs its own screen, so the number of colours is reviewed against the design and the order size. Simpler colour counts are generally more practical for screen printing.

Does screen printing work on sweatshirts as well as t-shirts?

Yes. The process can be applied to both, although the fabric weight and seam placement affect how the artwork is positioned and how the ink is cured.

Will the print withstand washing?

Properly cured screen prints are designed to hold up to repeated washing. Care instructions such as washing inside out and avoiding high heat help extend the life of the print.

What files should I prepare before ordering?

A vector or high-resolution artwork file, a list of the colours required and the intended print position are useful starting points for the review.