Screen Printing
Plastisol Ink | Metallic Ink | Full Colour
Screen Printing
Plastisol Ink | Metallic Ink | Full Colour
Our standard screen printing is anything but standard! Actually standard screen printing only refers the most common style of print we produce - all of our prints are exceptional! Following are some of the most common sizes and styles we produce at ESP. If you’re looking for something a bit special, then be sure to check out the information about our specialty inks, oversize printing, team numbers and more.
PLASITISOL INKS
Plastisol is the ink of choice for most designs we print. It is an extremely versatile ink and can be used on most textiles including t-shirts, fabric, hoodies, jackets, totes etc. It wears very well, allows for bright & bold colours (including fluoros), easy to match to the Pantone Solid Coated System and creates great opaque whites on dark fabrics. If you want a bold and colourful print, then Plastisol is the choice for you! But if it’s a softer print more luxurious print you are after, then our water based or discharge inks may be your ideal choice.
SPECIALTY INKS
Although Plastisol is the number one choice for most jobs we produce, it’s not for everyone. We also specialise in Water based and Discharge inks. But if you are still looking for something a little different we also offer a wide range of amazing inks that glow in the dark, reflect, puff or shine. We can print your shirts with metallic inks, glitter, puff ink, metallic foils, UV reactive ink, glow in the dark ink, fluro and more. Feel free to drop into our Dominion Road showroom and we can show you the all the available options.
FULL COLOUR CMYK
If you are after a photorealistic print then our 4 colour process may be the one for you. For this method we use 4 colours; Cyan, Magenta, Yellow and Key Black to print a photorealistic image onto primarily white or light coloured garments. If you are wanting to print on dark fabrics, we suggest using our simulated process method.
SIMULATED PROCESS
This is our preferred choice for printing detailed, colour intensive graphics with a lot of blending and gradients. This method can be used on either light or dark fabrics, but is best suited to dark colour shirts. Unlike CYMK printing, the Simulated Process method can use anywhere from 2-6 colours to make up your image and this depends on the design.
Soft Feel Printing
Eco Friendly Water Based Inks | Discharge Printing
Soft Feel Printing
Eco Friendly Water Based Inks | Discharge Printing
For super soft shirts, nothing beats water based & discharge inks. One of the biggest benefits of water-based & discharge ink is how soft the image remains after being printed. It's virtually unnoticeable to the touch and the perfect application on fine ringspun cotton fabrics. Once you try your first water-based printed tee, it’s very likely you won’t want to wear anything else ever again. We can now print white and full colour discharge on dark colours!
Phthalate free ink, perfect for hospitality and children’s wear uses.
A soft breathable print for super comfy to wear.
The feel and look of a water base print on a black T-shirt!
Match to your Pantone colour.
Great for fine detail and half tones.
Cleans up in water, not harsh chemicals.
A natural alternative to Plastisol.
WATERBASED INK
DISCHARGE PRINTING
Water based ink is a solvent free ink that soaks into the fabric instead of sitting on top like our standard plastisol prints. Our eco-friendly water based inks don't have the “rubbery” feel of other inks and create an ultra soft print that has a virtually undetectable hand feel. Once you try a shirt printing using our water-based inks, you won’t want to wear anything else again! For water-based colours that ‘Pop’, we recommend using light coloured cotton garments. For soft feel Dark Coloured garments, we recommend our Discharge Printing. Both Water Based and Discharge are perfect for Large and Oversized printing.
Discharge ink is still a solvent free ink that soaks into a shirt’s fabric. However unlike water based ink, the discharge additive reacts under heat to remove or ‘strip’ out the fabric dye colour to expose the original un-dyed fabric, leaving a calico like colour. To add colour we mix the discharge agent into our ink to re-dye the print area once the discharge agent has removed the fabric colour. Discharge printing is perfect for creating soft prints and ideal for large prints. Not all shirt brands and colours are created equal when its comes to discharge printing, so before planning your design talk to us first so we can advise you on the best garments for your design.
Digital Printing
our digital department is perfect for individual and small orders.
Digital Printing
our digital department is perfect for individual and small orders.
*minimums from only 1pc / fast turnaround / *no set up fees / shipping nz wide
Digital printing allows us to print your custom design on demand with no minimums required and best of all you can do it all online!
We use a number different Digital Print Methods and which method is used will depend on your artwork. Each printer is best suited for a certain style of graphic and our experts will determine the best method for your design. *20pcs Minimum and set up fees apply to Supacolour transfers. *Note: for small DTG orders under 6pcs we only accept orders placed via www.espdigital.co.nz
SUPACOLOUR TRANSFERS
By combining old school and modern techniques these produce a remarkable, true water-based, high-performance heat transfer that can go on just about any product. These transfers are made in New Zealand and produced utilising state of the art technology. Unlimited Colours & Gradients, Fine detail, durable and Eco-friendly PVC Free (under review for Oeko-Tek 100 certification). 20pc Minimum and set up cost for each new design..
Direct to Garment Printing (DTG)
Direct to Garment Printing (DTG) is a digital technology that allows us to print vibrant, full-colour high images directly onto the garment using the latest eco-friendly water-based textile inks! DTG Printing is best used for full colour graphics with a lot of texture and gradients on Black or White garments. No Minimums or set up cost.
PRINTED VINYL TRANSFERS
Our printed vinyl transfers are created using the latest 8 colour solvent printer. Your graphic is printed onto a high quality soft feel matt vinyl and then individually die cut to be heat pressed onto each garment. This process is ideal for graphics with a lot of bright solid colours and that have a simple clean outline. We only use an Italian made polyurethane material that is very thin and light, specifically formulated for our solvent based inks printing and cutting system. No Minimums or set up cost..
HEAT PRESS TRANSFERS
Our vinyl transfers are perfect for simple vector graphics and individual team names & numbers. If you are looking for something a little less ordinary we also offer a variety of transfer options like Glitter, Flock, Metallic, 3D and more. Our Vinyl printer cuts each individual print and these are heat pressed onto your garment. Perfect for simple graphics and without set up costs. No Minimums or set up cost.
We only use German Made Poli-Flex® Premium or Italian Made Siser® for our heat transfers and we have a huge variety of colours.
Which process is best for me?
If you plan on using your shirts business uniforms or re-sale in a retail store, we recommend screen printing or supacolour transfers.
Digital Printing is recommended for personal use only.
Design and Finishing
Graphic Design | Relabelling | Finishing Services
Design and Finishing
Graphic Design | Relabelling | Finishing Services
Tag Printing and Finishing
Graphic Design
Design is the key to successful print. T-Shirts are a canvas to promote your message and if you want someone to support your cause or brand, you’ll need to create a shirt they’ll love to wear. If you have the idea, but need help turning your vision into a graphic that will be noticed, we have our own experienced designers to help. With over 15 years experience of designing for street wear industry, our team can create original art for your organisation or brand or simply turn your sketch into a print ready design.
Contact us today to find out how our graphic design team can help you create your next masterpiece.
You have the print done, but do your shirts need a little extra finishing for that cherry on the top? Our finishing services can make all the difference between just another tee and really bringing them to life on the retail floor! By adding a custom hem logo, neck size print, hang tag or folding & polybagging to your t-shirts, you’re creating a finished product that will stand out from the rest.
OUR FINISHING SERVICES INCLUDE.
Label Removal
Re-labelling
Tagless Size & Content Inside Neck Print
Hang Tags
Fold and bagging (We no longer recommend use of plastic polybags)