Plastisol

Used in the majority of screenprinting applications, plastisol inks are durable and can be matched to any colour.

Full Color Images

The process we use at Design Sportswear to separate full-colour images is different than standard CMYK separations. Our process allows for vibrant colors and consistent prints from shirt to shirt on either light or dark fabric.

Gel

Gel inks are formulated to create a "wet" appearance even when they are dry.  They can be used as clear or can be colour-tinted.

Flock

Flocking allows your image to have the soft feeling of crushed velvet. Available in a variety of colors and/or can be mixed to meet your specific color needs.

Sublimation

Sublimation is used for printing on white or light polyester fabric. It creates a print where the ink has actually dyed the fabric. We print using a 28” x 40” sheet to carry 1-4 colors of image, which is transferred in-house to fabric, via a rotary heat drum.

Glow

Glow in the dark ink has a phosphorescent glow after being charged in ultraviolet light. It can print over existing inks (as used in the tiger below) or as a stand alone ink.

Foil

At Design Sportswear, we offer standard and inline foil applications. We have many colors and effects to suit your project needs.

Glitter

We have a variety of glitters that give many different looks, but all fall under the same category. They come in a multitude of colors (including metallic and crystallina) as well as three different flake sizes. They can either be screened or top coated to an adhesive.

High Density

High Density inks allow for a sharp-edged, raised print creating a 3D effect. Height and color can vary depending on your project needs.

Nylon

Nylon inks are used to print on difficult synthetic substrates.

Reflective

Reflective ink has embedded glass beads, so light refracts back to your eye. It can print as a stand-alone color or a clear top-coat over an image to create reflective highlights. Clear reflective laminating to a colored adhesive provides a higher reflectivity in the image.

Transfers

Heat transfers come in a variety of formats. We offer multicolor hot splits and high-stretch, cold peel adhesive back transfers for light and dark fabrics. Can be used in applications where direct screening is better suited to a transfer application. ie: dyed polyester fabrics (where dye migration is a concern), over seams and zippers, for outer logos and care/content labels.

Athletic

Athletic ink allows your print to adhere and stretch on specialty fabrics. Ideally it is used on sports jerseys, industrial wear and other types of athletic wear.

Oversize

This oversize format allows for images to print at 28” x 36” in up to eight colors. This process is ideal for towels, full body imaging, sublimation papers, banners etc.

Waterbase

Waterbase inks are used to print on light and dark fabrics. A soft hand is the main benefit where large, solid images are required. This process dyes the material, leaving the fabric breathable.

Discharge

Discharge printing is a process where the dye in the fabric is removed. Color can then be added back into the area that’s been discharged.

Suede

Suede inks provide a soft three dimensional “suede-like” finish to any image element.

Puff

Puff inks differ from high density, in that the image will have a 3D appearance with soft, round edges.

Embossing

Through the use of an embossing/debossing plate, the image is stamped into the material. (it’s exactly what the name implies)

Caviar beads

Caviar beads are a top-coat application to the adhesive portion of the image. A variety of color and sizes are available.

Simulated Rhinestones

Simulated rhinestones, via print process, are used to create the look of rhinestones in a cost effective manner.

Rhinestones

Rhinestones and nailheads are best suited to give your project a “finished” look, taking it from mediocre to extraordinary!

Heat Press Labels

Printed Outer Labels & Inner Care Labels:  Outer transfer labels can be produced in small or large quantities and pressed anywhere on to your garment, at the sewing factory or here. Care and content labels with brand identity are ideal as an alternate solution to sew-in tags.

Sewing

Our sewing department is able to change out your generic tee labels for custom ones!  We can replace the neck labels on your tees and/or add custom tags to outerwear.

Finishing

We have a complete department dedicated to finishing your projects, whether your garments require: folding, bagging, tagging, hangering or barcoding.