How does silk screen printing compare in quality to direct digital printing on tshits?
I assume quality direct digital printing is “Heat transfers”? If that is the case silk screening will stand up over time much better. But in silk screening it will cost an arm and a leg to do it full color, where as heat transfers do an amazing job with photo reproduction. I have been doing both for a very long time and will give you a few pointers for heat transferring images. 1) Use HP. Even though they are the most expensive I am sitting here wearing one right now that is 10 years old. To test the theory go to your local Staples or Office depot and buy a pack for around $24. 2) You can use an iron to press the image to the shirt but I prefer a proper heat press. 3) You need a good ink jet printer for this. Many seem to think Epson rules for best Ink jet quality…they don’t (IMO). I really like the new Cannon Ink Jet Printers, like the PIXMA i4300. It is cheap and amazing quality. SUMMARY Silk screening- Good but expensive with smaller runs. More environmental waste with this proces
