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Screen Print — Plastisol, Water-Based, Discharge, CMYK, and Specialty Ink Coverage from DTLA Print

Plastisol screen print programs, water-based and discharge ink runs, CMYK simulated-process and halftone work, and screen-print specialty inks — every report tested on a real DTLA Print press-room run before publishing.

Plastisol, water-based, discharge, CMYK, and specialty screen-print coverage
Screen-print reports written from our Vernon, CA press room
Tested on real screen-print runs and published weekly

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The Editorial

Screen-print editorial — plastisol, water-based, discharge, CMYK, and specialty ink coverage from our Vernon, CA press room

This is the Screen Print editorial archive at DTLA Print — a curated weekly read of the press-room runs decorators, streetwear brands, sport-team buyers, and retail capsule leads return to. We cover plastisol screen print programs, water-based and discharge ink runs, CMYK simulated-process and halftone work, and screen-print specialty inks — every report grounded in a real DTLA Print screen-print run.

Every post in the archive is written for decorators, streetwear brands, sport-team buyers, retail capsule leads, sustainable program leads, and editorial drop teams planning a real screen-print run. Free creative proof on every project, low minimums, bulk discounts at volume, and 10–14 business-day turnaround on the screen-print runs that ground every report.

Plastisol screen print coverage — high-opacity, wash-and-wear durability on heavyweight ringspun cotton Water-based and discharge ink screen print runs on garment-dyed Comfort Colors CMYK simulated-process and halftone screen print for full-color photo realism Specialty inks — foil, puff / raised ink, glow-in-dark, 3M reflective, high-density, metallic, and flocking Color separation tutorials — spot color, simulated process, halftone, index color, and gradient workflows Press operator interviews from the DTLA Print press room Material callouts across heavyweight ringspun cotton, garment-dyed Comfort Colors, and cotton-fleece Editorial cadence — published weekly, every report tested on a real screen-print run Every report grounded in a real DTLA Print screen-print production outcome Free shipping on orders over $250

Every screen-print report from the DTLA Print editorial

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Weekly plastisol process reports, water-based and discharge studies, CMYK and halftone deep-dives, specialty ink test runs, color-separation tutorials, and press operator interviews — all from our Vernon, CA press room.

What Is Screen Printing? A Complete Guide for Custom Apparel

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Custom Windbreakers: Unleashing Creativity and Functionality

Screen Printing T-Shirts: Water-Based Ink vs. Plastisol Ink

DTG vs Screen Printing: T-Shirt Print Quality Comparison

Screen Printing vs. DTG Printing: A Quick Comparison

Screen Printed Transfers vs Screen Printing: What’s The Difference?

DTG Printing vs. Screen Printing: Pros, Cons, and Costs Explained

Choosing the Right Apparel Decorating Methods: A Comprehensive Guide

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How to Choose the Best Custom 5 Panel Hats

Plastisol Screen Print Programs

Plastisol screen print on heavyweight ringspun cotton tees, hoodies, and long-sleeves — for streetwear brands, sport-team buyers, and retail capsules.

Streetwear Brands, Sport-Team Buyers & Retail Capsules

Best decoration:

Plastisol Screen Print

Water-Based & Discharge Ink Programs

Water-based and discharge ink screen print on garment-dyed Comfort Colors heavyweight cotton — for sustainable brands and soft-hand program leads.

Sustainable Brands & Soft-Hand Program Leads

Best decoration:

Water-Based / Discharge Ink

CMYK Simulated Process & Halftone

CMYK simulated-process and halftone screen print on heavyweight ringspun cotton — for photo-realism programs and full-color editorial drops.

Photo-Realism Programs & Editorial Drop Teams

Best decoration:

CMYK Simulated Process / Halftone

Specialty Inks

Foil, puff / raised ink, glow-in-dark, 3M reflective, high-density, metallic, and flocking screen print — for limited-edition drops and premium specialty runs.

Limited-Edition Drops & Premium Specialty Runs

Best decoration:

Foil / Puff / Glow / High-Density

Editorial Formats

The Screen Print article types

Six editorial formats covering every angle of screen-printing — from plastisol process reports to water-based studies, CMYK deep-dives, specialty ink test runs, color-separation tutorials, and press operator interviews.

Plastisol Process Report

High-opacity plastisol screen print process reports — ink density, cure temp, and wash-and-wear durability tests on heavyweight ringspun cotton.

Water-Based & Discharge Study

Water-based and discharge ink screen print studies — soft-hand wash tests on garment-dyed Comfort Colors and sustainable cotton runs.

CMYK & Halftone Deep-Dive

CMYK simulated-process and halftone screen print deep-dives — color separation, dot pitch, and photo-realism workflow.

Specialty Ink Test Run

Foil, puff, glow-in-dark, 3M reflective, high-density, metallic, and flocking specialty ink test-run reports.

Color-Separation Tutorial

Spot color, simulated process, halftone, index color, and gradient color-separation workflow tutorials.

Press Operator Interview

Conversations with the DTLA Print press operators running plastisol, water-based, discharge, CMYK, and specialty ink screen-print runs.

Research the ink

We surface real press-room signal on plastisol, water-based, discharge, CMYK simulated-process, halftone, and specialty ink runs moving in our Vernon, CA studio — then pick one screen-print method to cover that week.

Test on a real screen-print run

Every report is grounded in a real screen-print production run we actually printed from our Vernon, CA press room — so the ink callouts, cure recommendations, and process notes are anchored to a real screen-print outcome.

Publish the report

Final reports include process photos, ink callouts, fabric drape detail, and screen-print method recommendations — published weekly across the Screen Print archive.

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Full-Back Plastisol Screen-Print Editorial

Three-quarter-back editorial — full-back plastisol screen print on heritage cream heavyweight cotton long-sleeve. Full-back plastisol screen prints are the dominant Screen Print format of the season — built for full-back placement on heavyweight ringspun cotton, garment-dyed Comfort Colors, and varsity-letterman cotton-fleece.

Plastisol Screen Print Programs

Plastisol screen print is the dominant pick across the archive — paired with heavyweight ringspun cotton tees, hoodies, and long-sleeves for streetwear and retail capsule runs.

Water-Based & Discharge Ink

Water-based and discharge ink screen print are the dominant soft-hand picks — paired with garment-dyed Comfort Colors and sustainable cotton for low-impact runs.

Specialty Inks

Foil, puff, glow-in-dark, 3M reflective, high-density, metallic, and flocking screen print are the dominant specialty picks — paired across the full DTLA Print fabric library.

Questions about the Screen Print editorial?

FAQ

Everything you need to know about how often we publish, what screen-print methods we cover, and how we ground every report in a real press-room run.

How often do you publish new Screen Print reports?

We publish weekly across the Screen Print archive — every Friday — covering plastisol process reports, water-based and discharge studies, CMYK and halftone deep-dives, specialty ink test runs, color-separation tutorials, and press operator interviews. Subscribers get the report straight from our Vernon, CA press room.

What screen-print methods does the Screen Print editorial cover?

Plastisol, water-based, discharge, CMYK simulated-process, halftone, foil, puff / raised ink, glow-in-dark, 3M reflective, high-density, metallic, and flocking — every screen-print method running in our Vernon, CA press room is covered in the archive.

Are the reports grounded in real screen-print runs?

Yes. Every Screen Print report is grounded in a real production run we actually printed from our Vernon, CA press room — so every ink callout, cure recommendation, and process note is anchored to a real screen-print outcome.

Do you cover sustainable screen printing?

Yes. Water-based and discharge ink screen print runs are a major Screen Print pillar — covered in dedicated soft-hand process reports on garment-dyed Comfort Colors and other sustainable cotton silhouettes.

Can I order a decorated program using a Screen Print method I read about?

Yes. Every Screen Print report links to the methods, fabrics, and silhouettes covered — and you can start a project on any of them with low minimums, free creative proof, bulk discounts at volume, and 10–14 business-day turnaround.

Where does the DTLA Print Screen Print editorial run?

The full archive lives on dtlaprint.com/blog/category/screen-print/ — written, photographed, and printed in-house at our Vernon, CA press room. Subscribers also receive the weekly edition via email.