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Retro Signs
Off The Bottom/Chino
Chino inks are a great substitute for water-based inks. They are more durable to wash, last longer, and remain brighter than a water-based print. They are known for their vibrant color and soft feel.
They are easy to work with and can be mixed into Pantone colors. Chino inks look better printed on lighter shirt colors such as white, natural, and silver.
Chino+$0.10 per color
Hanes - Beefy-T® Short Sleeve T-Shirt - 5180
A combination of the coolest retro neon signs along Route 66.
off the bottom
Printing from the bottom of the shirt gives more room to showcase the design.
Chino
Chino inks are used to simulate the feel of water-based inks. Best results on light-colored garments when no under base is needed.
How Soft-Hand Printing On Dark Garments Works
Printing soft-hand on dark garments is probably the single most challenging aspect of textile screen printing. The “hand” of a print is referring to the feel. The softer the hand of a print, the less you can feel it. There has been some really great improvements in the screen printing ink industry with ink additives and the onset of discharge printing. There is not one single solution for a bright print with a super-soft hand on dark garments, rather a number of techniques that can be dialed in based on the art, garment color and garment fabric.
This blog article provides basic information on:
- Soft-Hand Printing & Regular Inks
- Soft-Hand Additives For Regular Inks
- Water-based Options For Soft Hand
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