Screen Printed Clothing An Ancient Tradition?


 

Custom screen printed shirts

While the idea of custom screen printed shirts may seem fairly modern, the process was actually first popularized in China during the Song Dynasty, all the way back in the 10th Century. The current technical name for screen printing, “serigraphy”, wasn’t coined until the 1930s. But regardless of where it started or what it’s called, the process is incredibly popular today due to its versatility, affordability, and range of applications.

For all you intrepid DIY-ers out there, the Internet is awash with step-by-step methods for at-home screen printing; all you need are a few easily purchased supplies and a dark space, like a closet. These methods can be great if you have an idea that you simply have to put on a shirt, but you don’t intend to make more than one or two. Personalized clothing like custom printed sweatshirts, t-shirts, and hoodies are a great way to make a statement, but mass production is best left to the professionals.

Office managers and event coordinators often turn to custom screen printed shirts for their various events and gatherings. Rush orders, while slightly more expensive, can have turnaround times as brief as a day or two, and same-day service is available in certain circumstances. Custom team shirts can be the ideal solution for office competitions or retreat events, and many school field trips benefit from having an easy way to visually identify all their students

And custom screen printed shirts are making their way into the everyday work place as well. Employers are embracing the customization and relaxed atmosphere provided custom t shirts for their employees, and customers respond well to a laid-back yet still uniform work

What we wear is an extension of who we are, and the ability to customize our clothing is one of the best ways to express that. If you have an idea for one shirt or a hundred, stop by your friendly neighborhood screen printers, and bring your ideas to life.

6 comments / Add your comment below

  1. I’ve had really good experiences with screenprinting places. I know a lot of people who haven’t, but I’ve always been satisfied. And the designs I ask for are not overly simple either.

  2. I go to a guy on Pico. He’s a little hyper when he gets excited about a project, and he thinks puns are WAY funnier than they actually are, but he does really good work.

  3. I go to a guy on Pico. He’s a little hyper when he gets excited about a project, and he thinks puns are WAY funnier than they actually are, but he does really good work.

  4. I go to a guy on Pico. He’s a little hyper when he gets excited about a project, and he thinks puns are WAY funnier than they actually are, but he does really good work.

  5. I go to a guy on Pico. He’s a little hyper when he gets excited about a project, and he thinks puns are WAY funnier than they actually are, but he does really good work.

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