[aerodynamics]

The first example that comes to mind would be a thermal shirt with a camo print. What is this process called?

 

[BelHeirClothing]

Rollerprinting

The first example that comes to mind would be a thermal shirt with a camo print. What is this process called?

 

[jdr8271]

Its probably just screen printing, where a very thin layer of ink is applied.

 

[fizz]

could also be sublimation printing

 

[3oats]

Dye sub is on the poly shirts. It could also be the direct to garment printing.

 

[Rodney]

Yep, could be direct to garment printing or screen printing using light coverage (and maybe water based inks)

 

[Solmu]

Or batik dyeing

 

[monkeylantern]

Mmmmm....batik.....

 

[jay allen]

The first example that comes to mind would be a thermal shirt with a camo print. What is this process called?

My guess would be discharge inks. When used properly there is no "hand" what so ever.

 

[monkeylantern]

My guess would be discharge inks. When used properly there is no "hand" what so ever.

I would agree. Although there are other possibilities

 

[BelHeirClothing]

any used the K3 inks from RUTLAND? or Chino Base? whats the diff...

 

[aerodynamics]

another example: the pattern on a bandana. does that use any of the methods mentioned above?

 

[Rodney]

The print on a bandana can be screen printed, but for large runs that have the print "in" the fabric, that is done with the Pigment Printing process (also known as Discharge or Roller Printing).

 

[Jblack™]

Its called DIgital Textile Printing. And it cannot be done (easily) by just printing your pattern all over the shirt because it will not come out the way you want it. You want the pattern to be consistent and not look like it has any breaks around the shirt. What you do is get fabric that is printed with your design, and then get a tailor or whoever to make your shirts or whatever you want, from scratch using your material. It will get you the results you're looking for.

 

[aerodynamics]

thanks for the help folks. this doesnt sound like an ideal method of printing on blank shirts. while we're not ready for the cut n sew arena, this is great info and will help us when its time to look.

is artwork prepared any different, from the designer side?