We are currently working on this 3 colour screen print for Sasko and here is the artwork compared to the actual print.

My last post included a video which demonstrated how manual screen printing is done. The actual print in that video had a halftone element in it and used process printing to form the logo.

Process printing is when one uses the colours Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black and sometimes white ink to form the finished print. These colours (which are halftoned) are printed one after the other and the actual blending of these overprints creates the actual image/ colours required.

The print below used the white as a base. Then the yellow was printed. The magenta (pink) is added to form the red and orange sections in the print.

So how does screen printing  done?

Here’s a short video of how we do it in Cape Town. This is a manual method that uses a custom-built table and customised screens. This is the only method that allows one to print as many colours as is needed and it’s also the cheapest way to grow your business as you don’t have to purchase expensive machinery when your workload increases. Other more expensive methods to screen print are automated printing machines and carousel machines.

We are currently doing some research to find the recipe for creating the best t shirt in the world which we will be selling in our brand new wholesale store (IA). Our online research has come up with very little info thus far as everyone talks about the printing (designs) and not the actual t shirts.

Please help us out to make the t shirts in South Africa something to be proud of and better than what is currently being sold by wholesalers and as a reward you could win a 5 day holiday for 4 people (accomodation only) to the magical Wilderness Dunes.

Just fill in the form below to win this prize valued at R7500.

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• Competition ends 20 December 2009
• One entry per person
• Holiday may be reserved from February 2010 to September 2010..

This is the first of many combo specials that we are launching and the aim is to make the ordering of standard printed t shirts much easier. The pricing is ridiculously low and it includes the t shirt, print, set-up charges and national delivery. The first price release is for the white 145 gram crew neck t shirt and is the perfect option for promotional freebies. We will be releasing prices for the colour 145 gram t shirt, white165 gram, colour 165 gram within the coming week. Also watch out for the upgrade option where you can upgrade your t shirt from the 165 gram to  a range of various upmarket t shirts ready for retail ( including special make-ups and slim-fit or fitted t shirts).

Last month we did some work  for a well established UK company who does exactly what we do but on a much larger scale. We were given this order because of a tight deadline and because the goods had to be delivered to Cape Town.  Amazingly, we had a product that was almost identical to the one their client wanted. We delivered the goods within three working days with the branding they required.

About this product

170g Polyester micromesh
Moisture management cooldry fabric
Contract shoulder & side panels.

Available in 11 colourways:
Black/Orange, Black/White, Navy/White, Black/Red, White/Red
White/Orange, Royal/White, White/Royal, White/Black,
Black/Yellow, Red/Black

ADULT SIZES: S – 3XL

Mock-up vs actual.

Mock -up approval

Actual t shirt print

Welcome  back to South Africa Global buddies!

Last year we did some t shirts for this team with a dream, which of course they were happy with… as they’ve asked us to do some more.

Global Buddies t shirt, 2009 design

About Global Buddies

The Global Buddies participants are changed by their experiences together. It’s more than seeing some of the beautiful and historical sites in Cape Town, enjoying fun trips and going to restaurants, or even making new friendships. After their time together, the Global Buddies see themselves and the world around them differently. South African Global Buddies improve their English, start seeing a future that includes education and university, and learn about recycling and fundraising from their American friends. The Los Angeles Buddies learn about South Africa, see ways that joy exists outside of material things, and go home with a different perspective of the abundance in their lives.