Plastisol ink is a plastic based ink used to place onto textiles. We use Rutland ink system for all our stocked and custom made inks.
Gavina’s dedication to offering a diverse array of screen-printing techniques goes beyond mere production methods; it’s a commitment to artistic innovation and customer engagement. By combining traditional methods like soft hand plastisol and discharge with modern digital hybrid approaches, Gavina creates a tapestry of possibilities for graphic expression.
Simulated process printing allows for intricate and detailed designs to come to life, while water-based techniques offer eco-friendly options without sacrificing quality. Each method has its own unique characteristics, allowing Gavina to cater to a wide range of tastes and preferences.
Moreover, by continuously exploring new creative applications, Gavina stays at the forefront of industry trends, ensuring that its offerings remain fresh and exciting. Whether it’s experimenting with new materials, exploring innovative design concepts, or embracing emerging technologies, Gavina is always pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in screen printing.
Ultimately, Gavina’s goal is not just to produce prints but to inspire and delight its customers and fans. Through its dedication to innovation, quality, and artistic expression, Gavina honors the legacy of screen printing while shaping its future as a dynamic and vital commercial art form.
Plastisol
Discharge/Water Base
Discharge is a process where pigments from the shirt are removed to provide an underbase. This allows for a smoother and seamless feel to shirts.
Simulated Process
Simulated Process is a method of printing full color range images through the combination and blending of halftone screens, comparable to 4 color process printing, without the limitation of number of production colors.
Digital Squeegee
Digital Squeegee printing is a state of the art combination of the speed of DTG high resolution CMYK printing, and the cost effectiveness of traditional screen printing that is capable of photo-realistic results in a fraction of the time.
Combination
Combination or Hybrid printing is a showcase of multiple methods of application used in unison to create unique garments that creatively use texture, finish, and traditional screen printing.
