Metallic Screen Printing
Metallic screen printing inks offer the possibility of incorporating metallic gold and silver elements into your designs to ensure that they stand out above the rest. One of the most popular effects which is obtained using screen printing is achieved by using metallic inks. Metallic screen printing inks offer the possibility of incorporating metallic gold and silver elements into your designs to ensure that they stand out above the rest. The process of metallic screen printing is the same as standard screen printing with the bonus of making your designs shimmer and sparkle with the use of excellent metallic inks.
Uses for Metallic Screen Printing
Metallic screen printing is an excellent choice for promotional purposes or fashion-related designs and clients. Metallic screen printing can be used on a wide variety of garments which includes T-Shirts, sweatshirts, hoodies, polos and much more.
It’s also a great option for printing on tote bags and other promotional merchandise as well.
Metallic Shirts
Metallic shirts are a bold and stylish way to make your designs shine. Using metallic screen printing techniques, garments are transformed with shimmering inks that reflect light and grab attention. Whether you're using metallic gold screen print, metallic silver screen printing ink, or even copper metallic screen printing ink, the result is a high-impact finish that elevates any design. By adding metallic pigment to screen printing inks, we can achieve vibrant, reflective metallic prints that stand out on both light and dark fabrics.
At Garment Printing, we specialise in custom metallic screen print services, ideal for branding, fashion collections, or standout promotional gear. Our experts use premium metallic screen printing ink to create detailed, durable designs on screen printed t shirts, hoodies, and more. Whether you're looking to screen print a t shirt with subtle shimmer or go all-in with a bold metallic print across your screen printed tshirt, our high-quality metallic ink screen printing delivers stunning results every time. Perfect for retail, events, or limited edition releases, screen printing on t shirts with metallics brings your ideas to life in a dazzling, professional way.
Please Note
Printed garments are more sensitive and need extra attention when it comes to washing. To preserve the print and the garment, it is recommended that you wash it inside out on a cold wash. Do not use a tumble-dryer and do not iron over the print.
Additional Screen Printing Techniques
Our additional screen printing techniques offer exciting ways to make your designs pop with personality. Whether you’re after eye-catching textures, standout finishes, or something truly unique, these advanced methods help turn everyday garments into statement pieces. Ideal for everything from fashion collections to branded merchandise, these techniques offer creative freedom without compromising on durability or quality.
More Printing Techniques
Looking for the perfect finish to match your vision? Our range of specialist printing techniques gives you the freedom to customise garments in ways that go beyond the ordinary. Whether you're working on a bold branding project, a limited-edition release, or something completely bespoke, these options are designed to deliver standout results with precision and flair.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Can screen print metallic?
Yes, screen printing can absolutely be used to print metallic designs. By using special metallic inks, you can achieve reflective, shimmering effects, like gold, silver, or copper, on a wide variety of garments and products.
Q: What printer can print metallic ink?
Metallic inks are typically used in traditional screen printing setups with mesh screens and squeegees. Unlike digital or inkjet printers, screen printing presses allow for the thickness and opacity needed to make metallic inks stand out vividly on fabric.
Q: How do you print metallic?
To print metallic, a screen is prepared with your design and a metallic ink is pushed through the screen onto the garment. The process is similar to standard screen printing but uses inks with metallic pigments that catch the light for a bold, reflective finish.
Q: What are the three types of screen printing?
The three main types of screen printing are:
- Flat-bed screen printing: the most common, where garments lie flat during printing.
- Rotary screen printing: typically used for continuous patterns, often in industrial settings.
- Cylinder screen printing: mainly for printing on cylindrical objects like bottles or cans.
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