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Screen Printing

Not only do our products fit great, but many offer superior screen printing results, making us a frequent choice for bands, promoters, sports teams, and more. If you're looking to screenprint on our products, check out which fabrics offer the best results and get tips on working with specialty fabrics.

Best Fabrics for Screen Printing

When searching for the best fabrics for screen printing, it's not necessarily the weight of the fabric that matters, but the knit. Our fabrics are softer and higher in quality than our competitors' because we use a higher count of longer, more desirable fibers in our thread, which we then weave tighter to produce a finer knit. Combed Cotton Fibers 30-Gauge Thread 20-Gauge Weave
The following fabrics deliver superior screen printing results. We always advise that you test your set up on multiple pieces, no matter what fabric you're using. Follow each link to see a list of wholesale styles in that fabric.

Fine Jersey Cotton Made of 100% fine ring-spun combed cotton, this lightweight fine jersey is exceptionally smooth and tight-knit, making it just as opaque as a much heavier fabric. See Styles		Baby Rib Cotton Made of 100% fine ring-spun combed cotton, this finer 1x1 rib knit features a comfortable stretch with excellent durability through repeated washings. See Styles
California Fleece Unlike typical synthetic fleece, our California Fleece is made of 100% extra soft ring-spun combed cotton, pre-laundered for minimal shrinkage. Extra thick for extra warmth, yet breathable. See Styles		Interlock Cotton Made of 100% ring-spun combed cotton, this fabric is woven to feature a smooth surface and extra give for extra comfort. See Styles
Tri-Blend Made of a 50% polyester / 25% cotton / 25% rayon blend, this ultra-soft fabric is extremely comfortable against the skin, and features remarkable recovery, even after being stretched out. See Styles		Poly-Cotton Made of 50% cotton / 50% polyester, this ultra-soft blend is finer than our traditional combed-cotton yarn. With superior draping and a perfected worn-in texture. See Styles Printing Tips
Cotton/Spandex Jersey Made of a 95% cotton / 5% Spandex blend, this soft fabric features elasticity for a great fit on most body types. Tumble dry on low and remove promptly to preserve stretch. See Styles		Nylon Taffeta Made of 100% nylon, this soft and lightweight fabric is specially treated to be water and wind repellent through repeated washings. See Styles
Screen Printing Tips Here are some tips on how to get the best results with fabrics that generally offer "good" or "fair" screen printing results. We always advise that you test your set up on multiple pieces, no matter what fabric you're using.		Micro-Poly Cure at 330°F (165°C) for 24 seconds.
2x1 Rib Cotton Cure at 350°F (180°C) for 12 seconds.		Mélange Jersey Use inks formulated for use on polyester fabric and cure at 300°F (150°C) for 60 seconds. Do not exceed 325°F (160°C).
Highlighter Jersey Cure at 350°F (180°C) for 12 seconds.		Baby Thermal Cure at 350°F (180°C) for 12 seconds.
Tri-Blend Recommended to run dryers at 350°F (180°C) with belt speed on 21.
Color Options
Since our wholesale products come in more than 80 colors, you're likely to find a color that works with your design. If it turns out our selection doesn't meet your needs, you may wish to place a custom order. We can produce any style in virtually any color — all we need is a swatch or Pantone™ number.

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