Create and supply your order in ten days. that's madebyplasma.
Our state-of-the-art automatic equipment and streamlined in-house production process ensure that we deliver locally made merchandise to you on time and in full at globally competitive prices.
What We Do?
Step by step process on how to create and supply your custom merchandise.
We Love to print.
With screenprinting, there's the art, science and application. When all of these elements align, the magic happens.
Screenprinting remains timeless with vibrant colour reproduction, durability, cost-effectiveness for bulk orders, and its versatility across various materials and speciality print applications.
We use only the best automatic and manual screenprinting machines to achieve precise registration, vibrant colour reproduction, speed and repeatable prints from the first garment to the last. Our drying and curing systems ensure your prints are vivid and long-lasting, guaranteeing your garments will withstand countless washes and wear without fading or cracking, delivering to you retail-ready garments.
Our screenprinting techniques range from traditional plastisol to the latest water-based and discharge inks. Other speciality prints like puff, glow-in-the-dark metallic or high-density are all possible printing applications by the madebyplasma team, which has over five decades of production printing and garment design experience. Â
While we can screenprint across most garment areas, some limitations apply due to fabric types and print sizes. However, we'll always aim to provide the best solutions for your required job. Explore our resources and assets page for sizing and print positioning guidelines here
Style in Every Stitch
At madebyplasma, we stitch your ideas into classic embroidered pieces for that timeless look and feel; we only use Tajima embroidery machines and high-tension stitching techniques to ensure each design has visual appeal and is built to last. Embroideries' versatility and adaptability across various materials make the application the go-to choice for headwear, accessories, jackets, and more.
Colour MatchingÂ
We'll match your preferred colours as closely as possible with our selection of Madeira threads. Please note that replicating every Pantone colour for your design isn't always feasible with embroidery, but with over 500 standard colours, we'll be able to find the closest match to bring your vision to life; other speciality threads like Frosted Matte, metallics, fluorescents, multi-shades and glow in the dark threads are options for that elevated embroidered finish .
Embroidery Design Considerations.Â
Fine text and overly detailed designs may not always be suitable for embroidery. We encourage you to reach out to us for guidance. Our team is here to advise you on what works best and how to optimize your embroidery design.
Send us your design, and we'll assess its feasibility. If it's suitable for embroidery, we'll provide a detailed quote based on the stitch count. Once the quote has been paid, you'll receive a digital mock-up for approval before we move to production.
Elevated branding.
Heat transfers are a dynamic and essential part of our production at madebyplasma; they can accommodate complex designs and, at times, replace screenprinting altogether due to design placement requirements or material compositions where traditional screenprinting might be impossible.Â
Screenprinted Heat Transfers.Â
Screenprinted heat transfer applications create detailed, high-quality designs for most fabrics, offering flexibility and durability. This method is beneficial for its ability to produce colours that accurately match your Pantone colours with sharp details. Perfect for hats, waterproof jackets, one-off orders or prototypes.Â
Vinyl Heat TransfersÂ
Vinyl heat transfers provide endless creative possibilities, finishes, and effects, from metallic finishes to standard solid colours, matte, holographic, puff, high density, glow-in-the-dark, stretch and performance vinyl for activewear and more. Â
UltraColour Heat TransfersÂ
UltraColour transfers are considered a game-changer in printing and garment customization, able to reproduce full-colour, high-resolution images with exceptional clarity. They can accurately replicate complex designs, including gradients and photographic images, which can sometimes be challenging for traditional screenprinting.
Embroidered and woven Patches are used worldwide to embellish garments ranging from jackets to headwear for style and communication, giving the garment an elevated look and feel. Patches add colour, texture, richness, and dimension.
Woven badges are best for intricate, high-resolution designs, while embroidered badges are ideal for a classic, textured look with a sense of tradition.
madebyplasma DesignLab currently has five high-end automatic and pneumatic heat transfer machines operating and can cater to an extensive range of products and applications. We offer woven and embroidery patches in heat seal backing (perfect for quick heat press applications) or traditional stitch-down applications using sewing machines.
*The minimum run for woven and embroidered patches is 50 units per design. Don't worry if your garment order is less, we will save your patches for future orders.
Don't forget the Details.
The details make the difference. Labels add a personal and stylish finish to your garments or merchandise and become uniquely yours.Â
Woven labels
Woven labels come in many sizes, styles, and folds, including size pip labels. Woven labels can be sewn not just at the neck but also on the hem of a tee, the end of a sleeve, or on accessories like caps and tote bags and more, adding a unique touch to your items.
The minimum order for woven labels is 200 units. Don't worry if your current run is less than the MOQ; we'll store the remaining labels for future orders.
Already have labels? Send them to us, and we'll sew them onto your order, maintaining the integrity and quality of your brand.
Screenprinted LabelsÂ
Whether you use your design or add a logo to our printed label templates, we've got you covered. We print using the Pantone Cool Grey 9, the most versatile colour that stands out on light and dark garments without bleeding through the fabric on light-coloured garments.
With a minimum order quantity of 25 units and a one-time setup fee of $60, printed labels are perfect for smaller runs, ensuring that all brands and businesses can access professional labelling options.
View our assets and resources page here for downloads and tools to build your custom merchandise.
In stock.
Through madebyplasma, you will receive the best up-to-date wholesale pricing from an extensive range of suppliers we have partnered with. Our experienced team have printed on almost every type of garment and will guide you to the best kind of printing application for the style of garment you require.
"The foundation for high-quality screenprinting is quality artwork and high-quality blank apparel. Each supplier offers unique styles, quality, and budget options".Â
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madebyplasma works with a small team of highly creative and adaptable designers who offer collaborative services for developing custom apparel and branding. We can create perfect ready-to-print files so you can take your ideas or existing designs and turn them into reality for any garment application. Â
If your existing artwork or designs need some fine-tuning or updating, we can work closely on them with you and ensure the final design is exactly what you have in mind.
Our graphic design and artwork services start at $80 hr. Please email us with a short brief of your requirements here.
OUR TECHNIQUES
We are an apparel research lab dedicated to the art and science of screenprinting and apparel decoration.
make to order and made to last.
Below are the techniques and applications we use daily. If you require anything else, get in touch. thats madebyplasma.
BASE + WHITE INK
A white base in screenprinting acts as a crucial layer on dark fabrics, providing an opaque foundation that enhances the vibrancy and accuracy of top colours. It ensures the fabric's original colour doesn't interfere with the design, delivering a clear, bold, and true-to-design result. Without a base, especially on darker fabrics, colours may appear dull or distorted, compromising the intended look of the print.
BASE VS NO BASE
Screenprinting with a base involves applying white, grey or, at times, black before adding top colours, providing vibrant prints on dark garments. No base means printing directly on the garment, usually lighter fabrics for a softer, more breathable feel. Printing with no base on darker garments will affect the intended print colour, as it will not be opaque enough to completely block out the garment's colour.
BASE + WHITE WATERBASED INK
Base + water-based screenprinting applies a white underbase on dark or coloured fabrics before adding top-colored inks. This process ensures vibrant, opaque colours and allows intricate designs to stand out. Water-based inks maintain the fabric's softness and breathability, providing comfort while achieving bright, detailed prints. It’s ideal for creating high-quality, bold designs without compromising the feel of the garment.
BLACK ON BLACK TONAL
Screenprinting black ink on black garments creates a subtle, contrasting look using gloss or matte ink to make the design stand out while keeping a monochromatic style. Similarly, white ink on white garments produces a sleek, tone-on-tone effect. This is one of madebyplasma’s specialties, offering unique, refined designs that enhance the garment's style without overwhelming it.
HALFTONE GRADIENT
Halftone gradient screenprinting simulates continuous-tone images by using tiny dots of varying sizes and spacing. By adjusting the dot density, this technique creates smooth transitions from light to dark, perfect for reproducing intricate gradients and photographic effects. It’s ideal for detailed designs and adds depth to prints. madebyplasma specialises in this method of technical printing.
METALLIC INK
Screenprinting with metallic ink uses metallic pigments to produce a shimmering, reflective finish that adds a bold, eye-catching effect to designs. This technique enhances logos, text, or artwork with a distinctive high-gloss, metallic appearance, making it perfect for adding a standout element to garments. Metallic screenprinting is ideal for achieving a striking visual impact on apparel.
GLOW-IN-THE-DARK
Glow-in-the-dark screenprinting uses phosphorescent ink that absorbs light and glows in the dark, creating eye-catching luminescent designs. This technique adds a fun and unique element to garments, making them stand out in low-light environments. It can be combined with standard inks for an added effect, making it perfect for events, nightlife, or novelty apparel.
SIMULATED PROCESS
Simulated printing in screenprinting uses halftone dots and a limited number of ink colors to recreate full-colour, photorealistic images. By blending various ink hues, this technique simulates a wide color range, resulting in detailed, vibrant, and complex designs. It’s ideal for printing high-quality, intricate artwork on garments, especially on dark fabrics, while minimising ink usage.
CMYK
CMYK screenprinting, or four-colour process printing, reproduces full-colour images. It utilizes four ink colours, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Black, which are layered and blended to create a wide range of colours. Each colour is printed on a separate screen, allowing for detailed and complex designs, such as photographs and multi-coloured graphics, to be accurately reproduced onto the garment. This method is ideal for achieving high-quality, vibrant prints on t-shirts, with intricate details and subtle colour variations, another madebyplasma speciality.
PUFF PRINT
Screenprinting with puff ink involves using a special ink and activating agent that expands and rises when cured through the oven, creating a raised textured effect. This technique adds dimension and a tactile feel to the garment.
METALLIC INK
Screenprinting with metallic ink uses metallic pigments, creating a shimmering and reflective finish
NEON INK
Neon inks are bright and vivid, adding bold and eye-catching design elements. It works best on light-coloured garments.
WHITE ON WHITE TONAL
Screenprinting white ink on white garments achieves a contrasting look. A gloss or matte ink makes the design visible while maintaining a monochromatic style; similarly, Blank ink on black garments will achieve similar results. Another madebyplasma speciality.
WHITE ON WHITE PUFF PRINT
Screenprinting white puff ink on white garments achieves a contrasting and tactile look and feel. Puff ink is general matte in nature and makes the design visible while maintaining a subtle monochromatic style; similarly, Blank puff ink on black garments will achieve similar results. Another madebyplasma speciality.
PRINT + EMBROIDERY
Combining screeprinting and embroidery in a design involves using both techniques to create a visually appealing and textured effect. Screenprinting adds vibrant colours and details to the design, while embroidery adds a tactile and three-dimensional element.
WHITE HEAT TRANSFER - VINYL
Heat transfer vinyl (HTV) for apparel is a versatile material that adheres to the fabric when a heat press applies heat. It allows for custom designs, logos, and graphics, offering endless creative personalisation and branding possibilities. Its applications span from t-shirts to sportswear and waterproof gear.
HEAT TRANSFER - FLOCKING
Heat transfer flocking adds a velvety texture to the garment. This technique creates a tactile effect with a soft, plush feel that adds an elevated dimension to the graphic.
HEAT TRANSFER - 3M REFLECTIVE
Heat transfer 3M reflective material that illuminates when exposed to light. This technique creates visibility-enhancing designs on clothing, ideal for safety gear, sportswear, and outerwear.
WATER-BASED DISCHARGE
Discharge printing is a technique that removes the colour from dyed fabric, leaving a soft, breathable print with no added texture. It's ideal for achieving a vintage or faded look.
SCREENPRINTED NECK LABELS
Internal neck prints offer custom designs and information printed inside a garment's neckline, providing branding and personalisation. By removing the original labels, the garments immediately become yours and elevate's your brand.
DIRECT TO FILM - DTF
DTF printing transfers designs onto garments by printing on film with an inkjet printer using water-based inks. A powdered adhesive is applied to the film, melted, and bonded to the design with heat. The film is then pressed onto the fabric, transferring the design. DTF printing offers vibrant colours, intricate details, and excellent durability, and works on various fabrics, including cotton, polyester, and blends. It is ideal for custom apparel, especially for smaller orders requiring high colour and detail.
BLACK WATERBASE INK ON WHITE
Waterbase Ink colours work perfect for a nice hand-feel on lighter garments. Also an eco-friendly alternative to plastisol inks.
