Any team or organization wants their design to stand out. Everyone deserves to be seen, and the best way to do so is with a bold, beautiful screen printed logo.
From bold color layers to the kind of durability that lasts through seasons of washing and wear, screen printing is a mix of precision, art, and a little bit of old-school craftsmanship.
At Integrity Branding, we’ve spent 30 years perfecting this process for DFW schools, churches, businesses, and community events. Here’s how your logo goes from digital design to a vibrant, lasting impression; step by step.
What Is Screen Printing?
Screen printing presses ink through a fine mesh stencil onto fabric, one color at a time. We use one screen per color, ensuring your screen printing results in rich layers that pop right off the cloth.
It’s perfect for t-shirts, hoodies, and sweatshirts, or basically anything that deserves eye-catching color and clarity. The finish feels slightly raised to the touch, giving your apparel texture and depth that other printing methods can’t quite match.
A Step-By-Step View of The Screen Printing Process
Curious about how your screen printed logo will be made? We love talking about our craft! Let’s break down what happens behind the press, from the first sketch to your finished apparel:
Create Your Design
It all starts with your unique logo that represents your brand or organization. Once you hand it to us, we take your logo or artwork and print it onto a transparent film. This film becomes the stencil template for the screen.
Prepare the Screen
From there, we tightly stretch a fine mesh screen across a frame. We then coat it with a light-sensitive emulsion.
Expose the Emulsion
We place your film on the coated screen and expose it to bright light. The light hardens everything except the design area, which remains soft.
Wash Off the Emulsion
Now it’s time to reveal your stencil! Our experts rinse the screen. This washes away the soft areas of the screen, revealing the perfect cutout of your design.
Prepare the Garment
Now it’s time to get ready for screen printing your masterpiece. We place your fabric flat on a printing board. This process also ensures your shirt, hoodie, or tote stays still while printing.
Apply Ink with a Squeegee
Ready to get the ink in? We are at this point of the process!
We take each color your design needs and press the ink through the stencil with a smooth, even motion. Each color is applied separately, creating vibrant layers of detail.
Cure the Ink
Finally, the printed garment runs through a high-heat dryer. This step locks in the color, making your design permanent, bright, and durable.
The process may sound technical, but to us, it’s second nature, representing a blend of craftsmanship and faith in doing the job right every single time.
Why Screen Printing Looks So Good
Screen printing produces color that doesn’t just sit in the fabric; it sits on top of it. That’s why the colors are rich, bold, and completely opaque, even on dark garments.
Because each layer of ink is applied manually, you get a depth and vibrancy that digital printing can’t duplicate. And once cured, the ink bonds tightly to the fabric fibers, holding up through endless washes, workouts, and summer events.
Simply put: screen-printed designs look better, feel better, and last longer.
Comparing Screen Printing to Other Methods
Other printing techniques have their moments, but few can match the staying power and color payoff of screen printing.
Digital Printing is great for small batches, but struggles to match the bright, saturated tones you get from layered ink. It also doesn’t hold up as long with frequent washing.
Heat Transfer Vinyl works for quick projects or one-offs, but the design can peel or crack over time, especially after heavy use.
Screen printing shines for large-scale, high-quality apparel that still feels soft and comfortable to wear. For bulk orders, it’s the clear winner.
Materials and Applications
Though it’s best known for t-shirts, screen printing isn’t limited to them. The technique works beautifully on hoodies, tote bags, sweatshirts, banners, and even posters.
Church groups love it for youth retreats and mission trips. Schools and booster clubs rely on it for spirit wear. Local races and charity events count on it for durable, colorful tees that capture the moment.
We’ve had the honor of printing for countless DFW organizations — and nothing beats seeing a sea of matching shirts at a local event we helped bring to life.
Why Choose a Local Dallas Screen Printing Company
Working with a local printer means you get personal attention at every stage. You can review proofs, feel the shirt materials, and see the colors in person before the presses roll.
At Integrity Branding, we’ve been family-owned for more than 30 years, serving DFW with honesty, skill, and genuine care. That local touch means faster turnaround times, consistent results, and a team that stands behind every print we produce.
No call centers. No shipping delays. Just real people, real communication, and real pride in our work.
Let Integrity Branding Bring Your Designs to Life
With Integrity Branding, custom screen printing is simple and stress-free. From vibrant t-shirts for your event to bulk apparel for your organization, we handle every step with care and precision, making sure your design looks just as good on fabric as it does on your screen.
Ready to create something bold? Let’s bring your design to life with trusted Dallas screen printing that lasts. Contact us today to get started.