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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]