Branding method · in-house
Screen print
Ink pushed through a mesh screen, one screen per colour. The cheapest durable method above 250 pieces, and the one we quote by default on bags, bottles and non-woven.
- Minimum order
- From 100 pieces
- Lead time
- 5–7 days
- Run in-house
- Our own studio
- Quoted
- Per position
What it suits — and what it does not
Suits
- Cotton and jute bags
- Non-woven bags
- Powder-coated bottles
- Paper bags and boxes
We would not use it for
- Photographic artwork — use UV print
- Fine gradients below 2pt
- Curved or seamed surfaces
Artwork requirements
| File format | Vector — AI, EPS or PDF with outlined fonts |
|---|---|
| Colours | 1–4 spot colours, Pantone referenced |
| Minimum line | 0.5pt at final size |
| Setup | One screen per colour, credited above 500 pcs |
What drives the cost
Cost is driven by colour count, not print size. A one-colour logo at 500 pieces costs less per unit than a two-colour logo at 1,000.
See it on the product
The mockup maker renders screen print the way it actually behaves on each substrate, and refuses the combinations that will not work — so unquotable artwork never reaches the studio.
Preview screen printFrequently asked questions
How many colours can you screen print?
Up to four spot colours. Each colour needs its own screen, which is where the setup cost comes from.
Is screen printing durable?
Yes. On fabric it survives domestic washing; on coated metal it resists abrasion but will wear at contact points over years.
Can you match a Pantone?
Yes, we mix to Pantone reference. Coated and uncoated references print differently, so specify which.
Other branding methods
Need screen print? Send the brief.
Quantity, size and a delivery date is enough. A costed proposal comes back in four working hours.