Screen printing for apparel, paper bags and promotional items
Screen printing is one of the most versatile and durable printing techniques for customising clothing, paper bags, fabric shoppers and promotional merchandise. The thick, paint-like ink creates solid, vibrant colours with excellent coverage — even on dark or textured materials.
Perfect for bold logos, vector artwork and high-contrast designs, this process guarantees crisp, long-lasting results. By using Pantone® colours, it ensures perfect brand colour consistency across a wide range of materials.
Note: on paper bags, the printable area is limited to the two main sides and may be affected by the handles or side gussets.
Main features of screen printing
- Thick, opaque ink with a paint-like finish for vivid and solid colours.
- Excellent performance on dark backgrounds and non-porous surfaces.
- High resistance to washing, abrasion and external wear.
- Ideal for vector graphics, bold logos and solid colour designs.
- Suitable for paper, cotton, non-woven fabric, plastic, wood and metal.
Base colours available:
Fuchsia Rhodamine Red U, Pink 1895C, Orange 021U, Red 186U,
Mid Green Green U, Dark Green 342U, Apple Green 382U,
Purple 266U, Light Blue 299U, Blue 072U / 295U, Brown 477U / 7517U,
Yellow Hexachrome Yellow U, Grey 430U, Burgundy 208U,
Tiffany Green 319U, Teal 321U, Black Process Black U,
Gold 871U, Silver 877U, Bronze 876U and Opaque White (high opacity).
For textile runs over 1,000 units, dedicated Pantone® screen-printing inks are used
for enhanced colour saturation and long-term durability.
Ideal for personalising
- T-shirts and clothing – perfect for events, exhibitions and corporate promotions.
- Cotton, jute and non-woven shoppers – ideal for retail, boutiques and trade shows.
- Paper bags – perfect for branded retail packaging and coordinated merchandising.
- Promotional items – such as pens, bottles, mugs and keyrings.
Benefits of screen printing
- Exceptional opacity and intense colours even on dark surfaces.
- High durability and long-lasting resistance to washing and wear.
- Excellent adhesion to various materials including textiles and plastics.
- Accurate reproduction of Pantone® brand colours.
- Professional, high-impact customisation for long-term use.
Examples of screen printing
Real-life examples of screen printing applied to clothing, bags and promotional products:
All images show real screen-printed results created with high-opacity Pantone® inks and professional, long-lasting finishes.
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