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Please call for prices. Each job is different and we want to
quote you the best possible price for your needs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Screen-Printing and Transfers
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What is Screen-Printing?
Screen-printing is a process where a design, drawing, or other
format is converted to a film, and the film is transferred to a
screen. The number of screens for any design is based on the
number of colors of the design. Inks are then transferred
through the screen to the garment in a proper order to achieve
the desired result. The process involves exact pressures,
specialized inks, and heat curing to result in a long lasting
design.
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What is a transfer?
Like screen-printing special inks are placed on a thin piece of
imprinting paper in the order and depth needed for the result.
These are then applied on the garment with a combination of heat
and pressure, which drives the inks into the garment.
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Is
one process better than the other?
No not really. Both applications produce long lasting results,
and in most cases the garment will wear out before the printing
does. The process is much better today then the heavy surface
inks used in the past.
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Can
I apply a screen print or transfer to any garment or item?
Not always. Items such tote bags or caps will readily except
screen print or transfer providing the surface is reasonably
smooth. High synthetic content items (Nylon,
Rayon) must be directly screen-printed.
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Can
I buy the transfers and do them myself?
We can sell you the transfers but the results may be
disappointing. Transfers require a
combination of heat and pressure to drive the inks into the garment.
A home iron does not have the heat (400º) or the brute strength
(40 lbs p.s.i.) and cannot provide even pressure.
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Will my design peel off?
It
shouldn't. We recommend that you turn the garment wrong side out
prior to washing and that you do not use hot water or a very hot
dryer. This will help prevent it from being damaged.
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Embroidery
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Does the embroidered garment require special care?
No. Strong bleaches, hot water wash, and very hot dryers
should be avoided. The hot water and dryer will shrink the
garment, (but not affect the embroidery), resulting in a
"puckered" look to your design. We also recommend turning the
garment wrong side out to avoid possible damage from other
garments, buttons, hooks, zippers, etc.
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Can my design "unravel"?
It is very unlikely that would happen. Our process is a "lock
in lock out" form of stitching that will isolate any damage to a
small area of the design that, if trimmed, will not be
noticeable.
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What about the small threads between lettering?
There are two methods to trim threads between lettering or other
portions of a design. One is done by the embroidery machine as
it sews the other is by hand. On very small lettering, it is
advisable to leave the threads between the letters, as it will
help stabilize the design over repeated wearing and washings.
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Can you embroider the backs of caps?
Yes! Telephone numbers, addresses, and mission statements are
commonly placed on cap backs.
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Skinner the Printer
226 S. Main Street * Elkhart, IN 46516
Toll Free
800-870-8901 or 574-295-8900
574-389-1854 (Fax)
Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri 10:00 to 5:30
Thurs. 10:00 to 6:30
Sat. 10:00 to 3:00
skinner@skinnertheprinter.com |
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Looking for
buttons?
We got 'em!
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Screen-print
T-Shirts
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Boy Scout
Gear
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Girl Scout
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