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Digital Printing vs Screen Printing
What is digital printing?
Digital printing refers to printing directly from digital-based images to various media. This means that it goes straight from your PDF files directly to a digital printer. No plates need to be made, and set-up time is a fraction of the time of offset printing.
Digital printing generally refers to professional printing, where low-volume jobs from desktop publishing and other digital sources are printed using large-format and/or high-volume or inkjet printers.
What is screen printing?
Screen printing is the process of transferring a stencil design onto a flat surface using a screen, ink, and a squeegee. Fabric and paper are the most common surfaces for screen printing, but it is also possible to print on wood, metal, plastic, and even glass using specialized inks. The basic method involves creating a stencil on a fine mesh screen and then pushing the ink (or paint, in the case of artwork and posters) through the surface below to create your design imprint.
What are the benefits of screen printing?
1, Screen printing is a very affordable method of fabric printing
2, Screen printed garments have a classic look and feel that cannot be replicated by digital printing
3, Screen printing is very durable and can be used for a long time
4, It is easy to screen print on many different types of fabrics, such as cotton, polyester blends, and nylon
What are the benefits of digital printing?
1, Digital printing looks more professional than screen printing designs because your design is printed directly garment-producing sharper lines that won’t fade over time
2, Digital printing is more environmentally friendly because no screens, inks, or solvents are required and water-based inks can be used
3, You can print very small quantities of digital prints without the need to set minimum order quantities as with screen printed designs
Cost Comparison
Screen printing is the more affordable option of the two fabric printing methods. The cost of screen printing depends on the number of colors in your design, while digital printing is a fixed cost per print. Therefore, if your design is complex and has a wide range of colors, then digital printing will be more affordable than screen printing. However, if your design is simpler and has only one or two colors, then digital printing will be cheaper.
Each has its advantages
Now that you know the difference between screen printing and digital printing, which type of printing is right for you? Here are a few things to consider when deciding whether to screen print or digitally print your garments.
1, If you want a classic, timeless look, screen printing is the way to go.
2, If you need a long-lasting, durable print, screen printing is the best choice.
3, If you want to print on many different types of fabrics, screen printing is your best choice.
4, If you need a small number of prints, digital printing is a good choice because the minimum order requirement is usually low.
5, If you want professional, high-quality printing, digital printing is the best choice.
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