Comparison Dimension

Conventional ink printing

Thermosetting ink printing

Inkjet printing

Thick plate printing

Silicone printing

Printing thickness

Thin (5-10 μm)

Thin (8 - 15 μm)

Medium (20 - 50 μm)

Thick (80 - 500 μm)

Medium-thick (30 - 100 μm)

Solidification method

Natural drying / Low-temperature drying (40-60℃)

High-temperature baking (130-180℃, 1-3 minutes)

Low-temperature drying (60-80℃) / Natural drying

Multiple low-temperature dryings (60-80℃ per layer)

High-temperature curing (150-200℃, 5-10 minutes)

Surface texture

Flat, almost no bulge

Slight bulge, soft to the touch

Soft and elastic, similar to "velcro"

Hard and with a three-dimensional effect, clear edges

Soft and bouncy, similar to "silicone wristband"

Color expression

Bright, poor coverage (dark color printed on a light background)

Bright, medium coverage

Strong coverage (can print light colors on dark backgrounds)

Extremely strong coverage, rich in color

The color is matte, with strong coverage

Wash-resistant / Wear-resistant

Average (color fades easily after 5-10 washes)

Strong (Does not come off after washing 50 times or more)

Moderately Strong (Does not come off after washing 20-30 times)

Extremely Strong (Does not break even after 100 washes)

Extremely Strong (Resistant to friction and aging, can be washed 100+ times)

Applicable materials

Paper, film, fabric (thin fabrics)

Cotton, polyester, blended fabrics (mainly for clothing)

Cotton, sweatshirts, knitted fabrics

Cotton, sweatshirts, knitted fabrics

Cotton, chemical fibers, leather, silicone products

Common uses

Posters, packaging, lightweight T-shirts

Sports clothes, children's wear, bulk T-shirts

Vests, cultural shirts, plush fabric prints

Workwear, backpacks, shoe materials (LOGO / patterns)

Baby clothes, outdoor supplies, silicone labels