Screen Printing
Screen printing is a time-tested printing technique that uses mesh screens to push ink directly onto fabric, creating vibrant, durable designs that stand the test of time. Each color in your design requires its own carefully prepared screen, precisely aligned to build your complete artwork with professional consistency. At Fernando's, we've mastered this artful process to deliver exceptional results that exceed expectations.
The process involves creating custom stencils on mesh screens, applying ink to each screen, and using a squeegee to press the ink through the stencil onto your garment. This method produces bold, long-lasting prints that maintain their quality wash after wash, making it the preferred choice for everything from corporate uniforms to custom merchandise.
Our Screen Printing Ink Options
Plastisol Inks
Our most popular choice for bold, vibrant prints. Plastisol inks sit on top of the fabric, creating rich, opaque colors that pop off the garment. These versatile inks offer excellent coverage on both light and dark fabrics, with superior durability and color saturation that won't fade over time. Perfect for designs requiring bright, solid colors with maximum impact.
Water-Based Inks
Eco-friendly inks that penetrate deep into fabric fibers for an ultra-soft, breathable feel. Water-based inks create a vintage, lived-in appearance that's perfect for lightweight garments and designs where you want the natural texture of the fabric to show through. These inks are ideal for detailed designs and provide excellent color absorption for a premium finish.
Discharge Inks
A specialized technique that removes the existing dye from dark garments and replaces it with your design color, creating an incredibly soft print that feels like part of the original fabric. Discharge printing is perfect for achieving light colors on dark shirts while maintaining the garment's natural hand feel. This process results in prints that are virtually undetectable to touch.
Spot Color Printing
Traditional screen printing using individual, solid colors for each element of your design. Each spot color requires its own screen and uses specific ink formulations to achieve exact color matches. This method produces crisp, clean prints with vibrant, opaque colors that maintain consistency across large production runs. Spot color printing is ideal for logos, text, and designs with distinct color separations, offering excellent durability and precise color accuracy—perfect for corporate branding where consistency is essential.
CMYK Process Printing
Four-color process printing using Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Black to recreate full-color images and photographs. This technique allows us to reproduce detailed artwork, smooth gradients, and photographic reproductions with precise color matching. CMYK process is perfect for complex designs that require the full spectrum of colors.
Simulated Process Printing
Our advanced technique for recreating full-color artwork using individual spot colors instead of traditional CMYK. This method provides more vibrant, saturated colors and superior opacity, especially effective on dark garments. Simulated process maintains the detail and complexity of multi-color designs while delivering the durability and vibrancy of spot color printing.
Index Color Printing
A specialized separation technique that uses a limited, predefined set of colors represented by square dots of equal size to create the image. Inks are strategically combined to achieve the effect of multiple colors, making it particularly useful for designs with distinct color blocks. Index printing produces vibrant, sharp prints and is especially effective on dark garments where an underbase is crucial for optimal color reproduction and visual impact.
Specialty Inks & Effects
Glow-in-the-Dark
Phosphorescent inks that absorb light energy and emit a luminous glow in darkness. Perfect for safety apparel, event shirts, children's clothing, or novelty designs that need to make a statement both day and night. These specialty inks charge up under any light source and provide hours of glowing effect.
Puff Ink
Expandable ink that creates a raised, three-dimensional effect when exposed to heat during the curing process. Puff ink adds texture and visual interest to your designs, making logos and text literally pop off the garment. This effect is perfect for athletic wear, fashion apparel, and designs that need tactile appeal.
High Density
Thick, raised ink application that creates a bold, dimensional effect with substantial texture. High density printing adds premium feel and visual impact to your designs, perfect for athletic wear, fashion-forward apparel, and luxury merchandise. This technique creates prints that are both seen and felt.
Metallic Inks
Shimmering inks available in gold, silver, copper, and other metallic finishes that add luxury and eye-catching appeal to your designs. Metallic inks create stunning light-reflecting effects that draw attention and convey premium quality. Perfect for special events, fashion apparel, and designs that need to make a memorable impression.
Technical Excellence at Fernando's
Our 8,000 square foot facility houses professional-grade equipment including our 18-color M&R press, ensuring we can handle complex multi-color designs with precision registration. Our engineering background brings systematic quality control to every project, while our family's apparel industry expertise ensures optimal results.
Why Choose Our Screen Printing?
- Expert Color Matching - Precise reproduction of your brand colors using professional color systems
- Superior Durability - Prints engineered to withstand countless washes and wear
- Versatility - From simple one-color designs to complex multi-color artwork
- No Minimum Orders - Perfect for both individual pieces and large production runs
- Professional Quality - Industry-leading techniques with state-of-the-art equipment
- Direct Service - Work directly with owners who personally oversee your project
Perfect Applications:
- Corporate uniforms and promotional merchandise
- Team jerseys and athletic apparel
- Event merchandise and fundraising campaigns
- Fashion and retail clothing lines
- Restaurant and hospitality uniforms
- Safety and workwear applications
- Specialty and novelty items
Our Promise
Whether you need vibrant plastisol prints for promotional t-shirts, soft water-based inks for premium fashion pieces, or specialty effects that make your design unforgettable, our experienced team will guide you to the perfect ink combination for your vision. Every project receives the same attention to detail and commitment to excellence that has made Fernando's Screen Printing a trusted partner since 2016.
Ready to bring your design to life with professional screen printing? Contact us today to discuss your project and discover why our combination of technical expertise, premium materials, and family-owned service makes all the difference.
At Fernando's Screen Printing, we don't just print designs—we bring your vision to wearable reality with precision, passion, and pride.