Waterbased/Discharge Printing

Have you ever closed your eyes, laid your hand onto a shirt and just felt the print... but didn't feel it? How is that possible?! I'm dumbfounded?! (question mark?). Chances are that print was done with waterbased discharge or "burnout" inks. The ink penetrates and actually re-dyes the color of the fabric.

The main drawbacks are that the shirts should be washed prior to being sold / worn, and that higher end shirts with reactive dyes must be used. Color matching also goes out the window to a degree, it still holds on by the fingertips but it's not it's regular self, faced with the reality of death and all...

NOTE: Not all shirts will discharge properly. Shirts with reactive dyes must be used. Thread count is important; 30/1 100% ringspun cotton tees are ideal. Certain colors will not discharge correctly. Royal Blues, Purples, Teals, and some Kelly Greens. 


MINIMUM ORDER 72 pieces
EXPECT TO PAY - $1.00 more per shirt / $35.00 screen setup
TURNAROUND TIME - 2-3 weeks