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Advice on whether to screen print or digital print

Hi I am looking for advice on whether to screen print or digitally print a print I made.
The print I made is a repeat print on a black background. The fabric it will be on is a scuba jersey magenta colour and will be a colour/print block style. I was thinking of dying the fabric black then printing but I am now wondering what will be the best option. I have only worked with print once before which I screen printed so it's a subject area I am looking to expand my knowledge and skills on.
Much appreciated in advance!
Corina Virk
Corina Virk
New Product Development Assistant

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  • Abby Sadler
    Abby Sadler
    Textiles Designer, Illustrator, Aspiring Curator
    Hi Corina, I would recommend you get it digitally printed. Just because scuba you have to play with the pigment/dye mix more, especially as its a rubber texture. Sometimes you can run into issues getitng the ink to stick to the fabric, as easily as it would cling to the cotton fabrics.
    Look at companies like Contrado, who offer digital printing on Scuba fabric. Hope this helps, and you get some great outcomes!

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