This method does not work well on dark colors. It is used to decorate fabric, leather, paper, wood, hard rubber, coated metal and all types of plastic, etc. The plate is wiped clean, yet the ink remains in the recessed area of the plate. A silicone pad presses against the plate and pulls the ink out of the recesses. The pad then moves and presses directly against the product, transfering the image.
Ink is screened onto a piece of paper.
The paper is then placed on the product to be imprinted, heat is applied over the paper, and the whole image is transferred onto the garment. Wearables such as caps and hats, etc. This method will leave a textured, rubbery feeling. After screening the product, it is exposed to heat. A chemical base in the ink allows the water and alcohol in the ink to be absorbed out resulting in a rise in the ink.