Features printing on t-shirts

            At the present time it is difficult to find original and useful gift for a close person and friend. Despite a fairly wide choice of gifts, one of the most interesting options is the t-shirt. As the figure often use the photo of the future owner of the gift or the original statement, and for the kids – favorite cartoon characters.

            Thanks to modern advances, there is a special machine for printing on t-shirts. Depending on the technology used there are several methods of applying images on t-shirt

- print on special textile printer. The essence of this method is the placement of the print object on a special movable table, which goes into the printer. Inside the printing device performs all the work: printing, binding dye. With this technology, the highest quality is achieved using white t-shirts. The advantages of this type include: rapid preparation for printing, high resolution, the possibility of simultaneously drawing and labels. Disadvantages are: high cost, takes a long time to print;

printing with the use of intermediate storage. The basis of this method is two options: sublimation printing technology and a “magic touch". The essence of the first: the figure is applied to the paper with special ink that thermal exposure by pressing transferred to the fabric. If this technology runs the repaint thread. The second technology consists in making an image on special film, which by means of thermo-press bonded on a t-shirt. The ideal material for this method is the cotton. The only limitation of this method – not suitable for t-shirts from polyester.

- decal. Is the process of gluing different colored pieces of film the right size. Plus this technology – a selection of the material used and its color. Minus – large complexity;

-  t-shirt transfer. The technology of printing is screen printing method. The transfer of the pattern from a special paper to the fabric is carried out using a heat press machine or iron. Advantages: applies a wide range of colors, suitable for any type of cloth, speed, low cost. Disadvantages – the long preparation, the inability to apply variable information;

-silk screening on fabric. The bottom line: the drawings applied to the fabric using special stencils. Advantages: durability of images, speed, low cost, the use of special effects. Disadvantages similar to the previous technology.

            Thus, the choice of the method and technology for applying images on t-shirt depends on the speed, quality, quantity, material, and cost.