Our screen printing process involves several steps before actually getting to the point where we can begin applying printing ink to the garment. Each color requires a process to burn or develop a screen or stencil. Although this translates to setup work for each color, our technology and equipment at Superior Ink allow us to accomplish the job quickly and efficiently.
Superior Ink has spent years developing production capabilities to form-fit the needs of our customers. While technology has contributed greatly to automating the wholesale production process, there still remains an art to screen printing that we hold dear.
Screen printing is close to our hearts. It's the foundation of how Superior Ink was built and remains our primary focus. THIS is what we do best. THIS is our bread & butter.
Superior Ink has spent years developing production capabilities to form-fit the needs of our customers. While technology has contributed greatly to automating the wholesale production process, there still remains an art to screen printing that we hold dear.
Screen printing is close to our hearts. It's the foundation of how Superior Ink was built and remains our primary focus. THIS is what we do best. THIS is our bread & butter.
As part of our commitment to both quality and the planet, we’ve combined craftsmanship with cutting-edge equipment to handle everything from small custom runs to large-scale screen printing projects. Each job starts with a collaborative design review, followed by precise screen preparation for every color and layer. We coat mesh screens with a photo-sensitive emulsion, then expose them to UV light using your artwork to create a stencil. This process allows us to burn clean, accurate screens, even for highly detailed or multi-color screen designs. Whether it’s one color or ten, we make sure each screen is aligned for a flawless, consistent print.
We specialize in soft-hand inks, discharge printing, and eco-friendly water-based options, giving our clients more sustainable ways to bring their designs to life. As printers we are proud to use screen printing methods that minimize waste, reduce environmental impact, and support long-term garment quality. From the first mesh screen to the final cure, our focus stays on craftsmanship, consistency, and responsible production.
At Superior Ink, we believe every great print starts with a strong design and a stronger partnership. Whether you’re launching your first product line, printing merch for your brand, or making sure each location in your franchise is stocked and ready, we’re here to bring your ideas to life with expert-level screen printing knowledge and sustainable practices that’ll have you feeling great about every step of your merch-making journey.
This isn’t just screen printing, it’s a creative process. From concept to final press, our team helps you choose the right garments, eco-conscious inks, and production methods to match your goals. With deep roots in screen printing and a shop built on quality, Superior Ink delivers work that looks great wash after wash and speaks volumes for your brand.
If you’re looking for bold designs, ethical production, and a partner who knows the ins and outs of screen printing, this is it. Superior Ink is ready when you are.
We screen print on a wide variety of garments, including t-shirts, hoodies, sweatshirts, joggers, tote bags, and more. Whether you're producing apparel for retail, launching a merch line, or gearing up for an event, we’ll help you select the right blanks for your brand and audience. We source garments from trusted suppliers who share our values—including sustainable and fair labor options—and we’re always happy to talk through which styles will fit your goals best.
These are four different printing methods, and each one has its strengths depending on your merchandise-making goals. At Superior Ink, we focus on water-based and discharge screen printing because they offer a soft feel, long-lasting quality, and a more sustainable way to produce apparel printing. Here’s how they compare:
Water-Based Ink
Water-based ink absorbs into the fabric rather than sitting on top of it. This results in a soft, breathable print that absorbs into the blank and won’t crack or peel over time. It’s a printing technique that is a clean, modern option that aligns with Superior Ink’s eco-conscious values and works especially well on light-colored garments.
Discharge Printing
Discharge is a water-based process that removes the dye from a dark garment and replaces it with pigment, leaving a smooth, no-feel print that blends into the fabric of the garment. It’s ideal for 100% cotton and is great for brands that want a vintage or washed-in look with soft-hand results. At Superior Ink, we use discharge when clients want dark garments printed with bright, soft, long-lasting color.
Plastisol Ink
Plastisol is a traditional ink that sits on the surface of the fabric. It’s thick, vibrant, and widely used in the industry, but it’s not breathable and tends to have a heavier feel. We don’t use plastisol at Superior Ink because it doesn’t meet our standards for sustainability or long-term garment comfort.
Direct-to-Garment (DTG)
DTG is a digital method where ink is sprayed directly onto the fabric using a specialized printer. It’s useful for ultra-detailed and multi-color designs. However, even long-lasting direct-to-garment printing has limitations in color brightness, durability, and garment compatibility. Superior Ink focuses on screen printing because it produces higher-quality results at scale.
Yes. Our creative team at Superior Ink can help you refine your existing artwork, prep files for print, or develop a fresh one-of-a-kind design from scratch. We know that great screen printing starts with solid design, so we’ll work with you to get everything dialed in so that your final product is exactly how you pictured. Whether you’re submitting a ready-to-go file or just an idea, we’ll make sure it’s prepped properly and ready to come to life on the screen printing press.
Screen printing is the heart of Superior Ink. We’re not just fulfilling orders, we’re building partnerships. With years of experience, a love for the craft, and a serious investment in the best tools and people in the industry, we deliver prints that are as consistent as they are creative. We’ve built our shop to serve modern apparel brands with a strong focus on sustainability, efficiency, and top-tier quality. If you’re looking for a shop that takes your work as seriously as you do, you’re in the right place.
