Screen print on sweatshirts and hoodies
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When it comes to screen printing, cotton hoodies 
(such as Gildan 18500, or Port & Company PC78H ) 
are one of the best fabric choices. It absorbs colors 
Best fabrics for well and is also affordable, heat-resistant, and static-resistant. These features make cotton one of the 
easiest and most reliable choices for screen printing. 
screen printing Hoodies made from 100% polyester (for example 
Hanes P170, Port & Company PC590H) and cotton-
polyester blends are also suitable for screen printing, 
although it requires a bit more effort and experience. 
Since these synthetic materials are heat sensitive you 
will also need to take the steps to avoid overheating.  
You also want to make sure that you are using 
plastisol or other ink types that are suited for the 
material. 
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Avoid printing over seams, pockets, drawcords
The flatter the fabric surface, the higher the quality of screen printing. And 
with hoodies and sweatshirts, there are drawcords, pockets, and seams 
through hoodies when compared to t-shirts and other blank apparel. We 
recommend avoiding printing over thicker elements to avoid gaps and 
Know where to other issues. When printing on pockets of hoodies it is best to stick to a single color as it is difficult to ensure that the subsequent color will align 
properly. 
place your design Hoods and back prints
If you are printing on the back side of a hoodie, make sure that the design 
is visible even when the hood is down. Most people who buy a 
custom hoodie prefer having the logo obstructed, whether they are putting 
on the hood or not. We recommend asking your customer if they want the 
logo to be visible all the time and placing your design accordingly. 
Printing on pullover hoodies vs zipper hoodies
With pullover hoodies (for example Gildan 12500, JERZEES 996M) the 
lack of zippers makes them an easy choice when you need a full front 
print that spans across the chest of the shirt. Zipper hoodies  (for example 
Gildan 18600, Port & Company PC78ZH) could cause some issues if you 
want to print over the zip. 
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Use an underbase for printing on dark garments
Colors might not be as brilliant as you expect if you print them directly 
on a dark fabric. You can solve this by using a white (or other light 
colors) underbase.  
An underbase is a layer of ink that acts as a "base" for other colors to 
sit on. This layer will make the colors of your design stand out better. 
Use a vector file for your graphics 
Design features It is recommended to use vector files for all your graphics whenever 
you can. Unlike other formats, vector graphics do not get pixelated 
and lose their image quality when resized. This ensures that your print 
stays nice and crispy no matter how big you scale it up.
Printing and post-printing tips Curing the printed hoodie
Curing the post-production technique that makes the screen print last 
longer. Ink must be cured properly so it sets into the garment and 
does not crack easily. But hoodies made from synthetic fabrics such 
as fleece or polyester could cause issues when it gets overheated. 
We recommend curing hoodies at a lower temperature for longer 
periods to avoid overheating. 
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Ready to try out these tips for your next customization projects? Explore our blank hoodies 
and blank sweatshirt collection to find high-quality products for all your customization 
needs. 
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