My baby shirts, for the most part, are screen printed, with some custom work done with a heat press.
I'm now looking to add something new to my mix and, to accomplish it, was planning on having an illustration screen printed onto 10oz vinyl. The mat will be used on the floor for children to play on. Is there a durable ink that can be used in screen printing that is non-toxic? I'm afraid that the chemicals used for drying will not be kid safe, especially if the ink rubs off. Or is there another printing process that can be used? My requirements are: full color, quantity of 500, size 48"x60". I've looked into dye sublimation on polyester but the fabric is too flimsy for the application and adding a padding is too expensive. One option may be to print reverse on the back side of clear material and then cover the back so that the ink is enclosed?
I have done tons of research and contacted many companies and just can't find the right process and vendor to do this job! I know that this is not a T-shirt question but would greatly appreciate any direction as I know many of you cross over into this area.
Thank you!
I'm now looking to add something new to my mix and, to accomplish it, was planning on having an illustration screen printed onto 10oz vinyl. The mat will be used on the floor for children to play on. Is there a durable ink that can be used in screen printing that is non-toxic? I'm afraid that the chemicals used for drying will not be kid safe, especially if the ink rubs off. Or is there another printing process that can be used? My requirements are: full color, quantity of 500, size 48"x60". I've looked into dye sublimation on polyester but the fabric is too flimsy for the application and adding a padding is too expensive. One option may be to print reverse on the back side of clear material and then cover the back so that the ink is enclosed?
I have done tons of research and contacted many companies and just can't find the right process and vendor to do this job! I know that this is not a T-shirt question but would greatly appreciate any direction as I know many of you cross over into this area.
Thank you!