Vectorize Logo for Screen Printing
Screen printing requires a vector file with solid spot colours and no gradients. Screen printing uses physical screens — one per colour — to press ink onto fabric.
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Screen printing uses physical screens — one per colour — to press ink onto fabric. Every colour in a screen-printed design must be a distinct, solid region with no gradients, soft edges, or semi-transparency. Vector files with flat-colour fills are the correct input format for screen printing colour separation software.
A vectorized logo provides the screen printer with exact path boundaries for each colour. This allows accurate colour separation: each colour is isolated onto its own layer and printed through a separate screen. Raster files (PNG, JPG) can be used but require manual re-tracing or conversion by the printer, which adds cost.
Colour considerations for screen printing: each additional colour adds a screen setup fee. Most screen printers charge per colour. For cost efficiency, simplify the logo to 1–4 spot colours.
Special screen printing techniques that require vector files: simulated process (CMYK halftone on dark fabric), spot colour printing (exact Pantone matches), and discharge printing (ink reacts with fabric dye) all require precise, path-based colour regions that only a vector file can provide.
The protected preview is available without an account; editable SVG export requires paid or complimentary access. Include a colour legend identifying Pantone or CMYK equivalents for each fill colour.