Galactic Printing

Flock

This is the application of fine cotton fibers to specific areas of or portions of graphics on a garment. This technique produces a raised surface that is three dimensional and very soft to the touch. Flock can be applied to large or small areas in a wide range of colors.

Discharge

When a garment is screen printed, inks are applied to the surface of the garment in one or more colors in one or more layers. Sometimes, the layers of the ink may not provide the desired "feel" of the finished garment.

Discharge literally removes the dye from the garment instead of adding ink colors to the surface of the piece. The chemistry used to remove the dye can be tinted in order to provide the desired coloration and contrast of the graphic being applied to the garment's surface.

Crack Enamel

These applications are used to achieve an aged look to the type and/or graphics applied to the garment.

In some cases, self-cracking enamel is used to provide aging as the garment is worn and/or handled.

Crack enamels are generally applied when the degree of aging and/or distress is pre-determined and additional aging is not desired. These "looks" are used in many fashionable applications throughout the retail and merchandising communities.

Rock Base

The Rock Base printing technique is designed to give the garment a raised, firm but very dry and coarse hand feel.

This application is used with many contemporary and fashionable designs throughout many industries.

Hand-Painted Look

Most inks can achieve a certain level of height or thickness when applied to the surface of a garment.

In order to achieve a true "hand-painted" look and feel, our techs test a variety of processes and applications for each project that requires this desired effect.

This results in the achievement of the finest hand-painted look and feel available domestically or internationally.

"See-Throughs"

A popular technique combines the printing of the inside and/or the outside of a garment. An example is where text is printed on the inside and meant to be read from the outside through the outer printing.

When the message or graphic is to be printed on the inside only (and read from the outside), we thoroughly plan and execute its density and composition to ensure proper quality and legibility.

When the messages or graphics are to be printed on the inside and outside of the garment, additional factors are considered to ensure the proper reproduction.

Hand Splatter

This highly-customized technique combines screen printing and/or embroidery with an application of "paint" literally hand-splattered on each garment.

The patterns are generally pre-determined but the net result is still an individual and unique look to each and every garment.

The splattering can take many forms, sizes, and shapes depending on the tools and hand motions used to apply it.

Puff

This application provides a three dimensional raised feel to the inks on the surface of the garment.

It can be used to enhance graphics or type in multiple colors and depths.

Its unique look and feel is being utilized by retailers, resellers, and ASI companies in a wide range of applications. It is sometimes utilized in lieu of embroidery to give a raised look at a significantly lower cost.

Salt Glitter

The Salt Glitter printing technique is designed to give the finished graphic a glitter look.

A wide range of colors and densities can be applied to most types of garments.

This is especially popular in retail environments, unique logo applications, and fashionable designs.

Water-Base Print

Today, many garments are being printed with water-base inks to provide a softer feel to the finished piece while ensuring the visual integrity of multi-colored images and graphics.

Shatter Base

The Shatter base printing look is very reminiscent of the older style T-shirts produced in the 1960's and 1970's. This "retro" look is popular with retailers worldwide.

Heavy Vintage Plastisol

The Heavy Vintage Plastisol is designed to have a heavy ink deposit with a smooth hand feel when finished.

Foil

We customarily apply a wide range of foils to a variety of garments.

The foils are available in many different colors and finishes and can be applied in a conjunction with other media such as screen printing, embroidery, heat transfers, etc.

Heat Transfer

This technique is commonly used for items such as team jerseys where each image (number) needs to be different, or for specialty techniques, such as the application of rhinestones.

Transfers can be applied to a variety of garments through heat and pressure methods.

Transfers can be combined with other media including screen printing, embroidery, and more.

Faux Heat Transfer

Faux Heat Transfers are designed to give the finished image a variety of appearances.

The finish can be high gloss or a flat look, depending on the specific application.

The transfer is applied over a printed image in order to give the appearance of an actual heat transfer.