What is simulated process?
Simulated Process is another advanced technique that uses halftones of a few ink colors to represent the colors in the original design. This process differs from 4-color process in that the inks are solid opaque colors usually printed on dark colored shirts. Because the shirts colors are normally dark, simulated process requires the use of an underbase.
Simulated Process is another advanced technique that uses halftones of a few ink colors to represent the colors in the original design. This process differs from 4-color process in that the inks are solid opaque colors usually printed on dark colored shirts. Because the shirts colors are normally dark, simulated process requires the use of an underbase. When working with simulated process, we start with a digital design or one that is scanned into the computer. We make adjustments in color and contrast so that it looks proper on the shirt color. Then we process the design through a special program that automates the difficult separation calculations. Once finished, the separations are printed out as usual. Simulated process also requires relatively high mesh counts and screen frequencies. Depending on the design, 3 to 11 ink colors may be needed to accurately reproduce all subtle color variations.
