Serigrafía

Serigrafía, also known as screen printing, is a printing technique that uses a woven mesh to support an ink-blocking stencil. A blade or squeegee is moved across the screen stencil, passing ink or another printing medium through the mesh openings to be transferred to a substrate. This method is versatile and can be used to print on a wide range of materials, including textiles, paper, plastics, glass, and metal.

The process begins with the creation of a stencil on a fine mesh screen, typically made of polyester or nylon. Areas of the mesh are blocked off according to the design, allowing ink to pass only through the open areas. For each color in the design, a separate screen and stencil are required. The substrate is then placed beneath the screen, and ink is applied to the top. The squeegee is drawn across the screen, pushing the ink through the open stencil onto the substrate.

Serigrafía is known for its durability and the ability to produce vibrant, opaque colors. It is widely used for T-shirt printing, posters, labels, industrial markings, and various other applications where bold and long-lasting prints are desired. The technique allows for printing on uneven surfaces and can achieve thick ink deposits, which is beneficial for certain visual effects. While it can be a manual process, automated screen printing machines are common for high-volume production.