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Screen Printing

We can cover all your screen printing needs from shirts, hoodies, tote bags, sweatpants, aprons, etc. We offer custom placements and up to 4 color designs. We can guarantee a fast turnaround time without sacrificing quality.

Screen printing is the most traditional and widely accepted as the best method for garment printing. Screen printing starts off with artwork; the art is color separated on computer software  — each color representing a different screen — and printed onto transparency films using an only black printer ink. Once the films are printed and prepared they are aligned onto screens and burned by exposing it to ultra violet light. Our screens are made of aluminum frames, with a silk mesh stretched tightly across the frame. The screens are then precisely aligned on our Workhorse screen press so that every print comes out nice and crisp. Ink is then applied on the screen and physically pushed through the screen mesh onto a garment using a squeegee.

There are a few different types of inks that can be used to screen print garments. These include plastisol ink, water based ink and discharge ink as well as some additives such as puff and high density. The most common, plastisol ink,  is made up PVC particles suspended in a liquid of plasticizer which comes in a thick liquid form. Plastisol is printed onto garments and dries, also known as curing, at a temperature of about 350 degrees Fahrenheit at which point it chemically fuses with the fibers on garments.

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Embroidery

Primarily, the artwork will start off being digitized on a computer software, or in simpler terms it gets converted into stitches so the embroidery machine knows where to lay each stitch. The file is then loaded into our Melco embroidery machine and the garments are inserted into a loop. The loop holds the garment or cap down while the machine threads the yarn through the fabric. With this technique you will be able to display your logo in a very professional manner as well as get your logo and artwork onto rounded surfaces, such as hats.

 Embroidery is the art of thread onto garment. 

The cost of embroidery is varies per job and is priced differently than screen printing because the price is based on stitch count. We offer numerous types of embroidery including 3D "puff" embroidery for baseball caps, normal embroidery, athletic "tackle twill", as well as patches of any size and design.  Embroidery is one of the best ways to set your business apart with a simple statement of quality.

 
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Design

 Need artwork?  Our graphic design team is highly experienced at turning your ideas into reality!  Utilizing programs such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign, we are here to help you create quality artwork that you will make you stand out in today's fast paced society.  We create business cards, banners, logos, and artwork that will be sure to set you apart from the competition. Rates are hourly, and once completed we will send you files of the completed design for future use.

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Direct to Garment

Direct to Garment Printing also known as "DTG" is the most modern process for printing on garments.  Here at A.C.P. we use a Brother GTX printer, which is revered as the best direct to garment printer on the market today.  This printing method is ideal for customers looking to print photographs, as well as other images that have many colors.  DTG is an excellent alternative to screen printing, as you can print as few as a couple shirts without all of the separate costs! We can set up your fashion line or just that one off special design for you with your brand, logo, or a personalized special event. 

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In addition to screen printing and embroidery we offer the most affordable prices of promotional products such as mugs, tiles, custom koozies, decals, stickers, and much more!

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