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6 Benefits of Traditional Screen Printing Over DTG Digital Printing

September 19, 2023

Photo Credit: The photo shown above is by Shout Out Loud Prints. The shirt on the left shows DTG Printing, the shirt on the right shows screen printing.  In the fast-paced world of modern printing techniques, two methods stand out: traditional screen printing and Direct-to-Garment (DTG) digital printing. While DTG printing has gained popularity due […]

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10 Benefits of Capillary Film for Screen Printing

August 15, 2023

Screen printing is an art form that requires precision and consistency. One crucial aspect of achieving impeccable results is the proper coating of screens. Traditionally, screen printers have relied on emulsion for this purpose. However, the industry has witnessed a transformation with the introduction of capillary films, offering a range of benefits that have taken […]

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All About Emulsion with Squeegee & Ink

July 19, 2023

Kevin Kauth, Chromaline’s Technical Sales Representative for the Midwest/Western states region, was recently a guest on the Squeegee & Ink Podcast. Squeegee & Ink is a screen printing studio based in the UK ran by Chassie and Emily that provides templates and learning resources for other screen printing studios and new screen printers. They also […]

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Automate Your Screen Making Process With Laser-To-Screen

June 19, 2023

The best screen prints start way before you get on press. A quality screen makes all the difference in how your final print will look. If you are ready to screen print the highest resolution images possible, you need to consider a laser-to-screen (LTS) auto screen making machine. WATCH VIDEO: Laser-To-Screen LTS 8012 Overview WATCH […]

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Hydro-X: Premium Water-Resistant Emulsion

May 15, 2023

Hydro-X is Chromaline’s latest water-resistant pure photopolymer emulsion. It features dual cure technology built into a ready-to-use formula, which can be used with both plastisol AND water-based inks. Hydro-X is an upgraded formula to our previous ChromaTech WR with boosted performance for LED exposure systems but now comes in blue and red versions. WATCH VIDEO: Best […]

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LED Exposure as seen by Larry Tywater

May 12, 2021

As a Technical Sales Representative for Chromaline, an emulsion manufacturer in the screen print industry, I get a lot of questions about newer LED exposure units. LED units are becoming the latest and greatest technology in screen exposure and there are several companies that are manufacturing them versus the traditional metal halide units. Multiple benefits […]

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Water-Resistant Emulsions for Screen Printing

July 17, 2019

When screen printing with water-based inks, you may notice that your stencil starts to break down over time. The high water content in your water-based ink can cause your stencil to become less crisp over a long run. It is important to use a water-resistant emulsion when coating your screen. Water-Resistant Emulsions for Screen Printing […]

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Choosing an Emulsion System

May 10, 2019

By Mick Orr, Applications Training Specialist for Chromaline >> Download the article as a pdf When it comes to screen printing, there are four types of emulsion systems to choose from: direct emulsions, capillary films, indirect stencils and direct/indirect systems. Which one is right for you? It is time to kick the tires and find […]

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Types of Screen Printing Applications

June 17, 2017

Screen printing is a popular method of applying images to substrates, or materials that are printed on. Although textile applications like t-shirts are the most common, screen printing can also be used on circuit boards, wood, glass, metal, ceramic and more. Popular Screen Printing Applications GLASS & CERAMIC Today, screen printing continues to play a […]

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Good Screen, Bad Screen

September 12, 2012

It isn’t really a matter of a good screen going bad, as much as a bad screen being used. Bad screens are just…bad. If allowed onto the press they affect print quality. Print quality is usually broken down into two areas: resolution and ink deposit. However, one area that is over-looked in many shops is […]