Silk-screen printing — Italy
Silk-screen is the gold standard for T-shirts, hoodies, tote bags and bandanas printed in bulk for conferences, hackathons, sports events and staff uniforms. Solid block colours, large fill areas and corporate logos with 1-6 spot colours print sharper and cheaper at scale than any digital method.
What is Silk-screen printing
Classic stencil printing pushing plastisol or water-based ink through a mesh screen. Supports up to 6 spot Pantone colours, MOQ 50 pieces, washes 50+ cycles without cracking. Substrates: cotton, cotton-poly blends, canvas.
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Silk-screen is the gold standard for T-shirts, hoodies, tote bags and bandanas printed in bulk for conferences, hackathons, sports events and staff uniforms. Solid block colours, large fill areas and corporate logos with 1-6 spot colours print sharper and cheaper at scale than any digital method.
Pricing, MOQ and lead times — Italy
EUR pricing excluding IVA 22%. E-invoices via SdI (Sistema di Interscambio). Bonifico SEPA or card via Stripe. MOQ depends on method (see below). Standard lead time 5-8 working days, rush production +35% delivers in 3-5 days. Milano production hub. Couriers: BRT, SDA and DHL Express Italia.
Pantone color matching
Pantone matching to Delta-E ≤ 2.5 standard tolerance, ≤ 1.5 on critical brand reds and blues. Strike-off proofs 35-80 EUR each, credited back on production orders of 200+ units.
FAQ — Silk-screen printing / Italy
Minimum order?
MOQ 50 pieces per design. Below 50 we recommend DTF transfers.
Color count limit?
Up to 6 spot Pantone colours per design. Halftones and simulated process available on cotton.
Durability?
Plastisol inks hold 50+ wash cycles at 40°C without cracking. Water-based inks 30-40 washes with softer hand.
VAT / e-invoice?
Yes — electronic invoice issued through SdI at the time of the invoice.
Rush production?
+35%, 3-5 days. Rush slot subject to printer availability — confirm at quote stage.