Screen-Printing History: Series 1

This is the first series post covering the history of screen-printing. We believe it is important to learn where and how the process started to fully understand where screen-printing is headed today. Please join us on the journey to discover the roots of America's popular t-shirt. 

Screen-printing was first developed in China during the Song Dynasty (960–1279 CE). The remaining Asian     countries accepted screen-printing and furthered the process with block printing and paints.

Screen-printing headed next to Western Europe via Asia sometime in the late 1700s, but did not gain widespread use in Europe until silk mesh was available from the east. Profitability was also a concern until this time period.

Screen-printing was first patented in England by Samuel Simon in 1907. Original uses included printing wall paper, linen, silk, and other fine fabrics. Western printers developed business policies in efforts to keep their workshops' knowledge and techniques secret.

Be sure to check back next week and learn where screen-printing headed during the early 1900's. 

-Brandon

Baltimore Mission

We love seeing repeat customers, especially when they have such impeccable designs. Baltimore Mission continue to provide artwork we love to print. 

Do you have artwork you think we'll enjoying printing? Any interesting Obama designs out there? What designs are you working on? We would love to see them...

Cheers,

-Brandon