Services
What we do
Textile Design, Printing and Screen Printing Solutions
La Trama Estudio is a silkscreen printing workshop (not a physical store...)where we provide a fully customized service for each of our clients and projects. We work from 0 to adapt to the technical and creative requirements requested, and also advise and accompany throughout the process from design to final product.
Textile screen printing is a printing technique used to print designs on fabrics, such as T-shirts, sweatshirts, bags and other textile products. The technique involves creating a stencil or matrix, which is placed on the fabric and used to print the desired design.
The textile screen printing process begins with the creation of a design on paper or in a graphic design program. A mesh stretched over a frame is then used to create the stencil or matrix. The mesh is covered with a layer of photosensitive emulsion and exposed to light with the design in negative, creating a stencil on the mesh.
After the stencil is ready, it is placed on the fabric and the ink is applied with a squeegee, causing the ink to pass through the mesh and transfer to the fabric. Once the printing is complete, the ink is dried and cured through heat.
Textile screen printing is a popular technique for printing designs in large quantities and is used in the production of custom apparel, uniforms, promotional products and more.
Textile screen printing
Our specialty, what makes us go to sleep with our hands stained with ink and makes us jump out of bed every morning. When the result you are looking for is of the highest quality and durability this is the perfect technique for you, although it has certain limitations, such as the number of colors or the limitation with designs that include gradients, for us it is the best technique.
Minimum order: 25 pcs
Sublimation
Sublimation is another of our favorite methods. Where textile screen printing can not reach ... SUBLIMATION comes to the rescue, we have several different techniques adapted to different media in addition to the classic textiles (glass, plastic, wood ...).
Minimum order: 5 pcs
DTF
Of all our techniques this is one of the most modern, especially suitable for full color designs, without limitation of colors or problems with gradients or inks, we can create anything you can imagine and put it on the support of your choice, here the limit is your imagination!
Minimum order: 8 pcs. (for smaller orders, please consult us).
Graphic Design Service
Like Serigraphy Workshop we could not not offer this essential service, if you are not very friendly with design programs and do not even know how to make a circle in Paint, do not worry, we are here to help you! Send us your design and we will help you get what you are looking for.
Training
At The Plot we believe that the traditional screen printing is more than a business, it is an art, which is being lost over the years in favor of digital printing and other techniques. That is why we have decided to share our way of life with anyone who is interested in this world, either as a hobby or professionally.
We also have courses specially designed for educational institutions (both primary like secondary).
Our process
A process designed for you
Design and screen printing are key elements in the production of merchandising, as they allow the customization of products with unique and attractive designs that can promote a brand, event or campaign.
Screen preparation
The screen printing screen is the main tool used to transfer the ink to the substrate. The fine mesh is stretched over a frame and then a photosensitive coating is applied. The design stencil is placed on the screen and exposed to light, hardening the photosensitive coating. The unexposed areas are washed with water to create a design on the mesh.
Ink preparation
Screen printing ink is mixed with color pigments and other additives to create an ink suitable for the printing surface. The ink must be liquid enough to pass through the screen, but dense enough to create a sharp print.
Support preparation
The printing surface must be clean and dry before applying the ink. Various chemicals and preparation processes are used depending on the substrate.
The screen is placed on the substrate and ink is applied to the top of the mesh with a squeegee. The ink is forced through the mesh and deposited onto the substrate in areas where the design allows transfer.
Curing
Once the ink has been applied, it must be cured to ensure durability and adhesion. Curing is accomplished through the use of a heat source, either by air drying or with a specialized ink curing machine.
Clean the screen
After printing, the screen should be cleaned to remove ink and photosensitive coating. The screen can be reused to print the same design or it can be reused to print a new design.
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