Discharge Ink Screen Printing | Inkdnylon Custom Apparel

At Inkdnylon Custom Apparel, we take pride in offering advanced printing techniques that elevate your brand — and discharge ink screen printing is one of our most requested methods. This process produces ultra-soft, breathable prints that feel like part of the fabric, not an added layer. Perfect for fashion-forward apparel lines and retail-quality merchandise.

What Is Discharge Ink Screen Printing?

Unlike traditional plastisol printing, discharge ink works by removing the shirt’s original dye and replacing it with a water-based pigment. The result is a print that maintains the shirt’s natural texture — smooth, soft, and long-lasting. Because it embeds color directly into the fibers, the design won’t crack, peel, or stiffen over time.

Why Choose Discharge Ink?

• Soft, Lightweight Feel: Your design becomes one with the fabric.
• Eco-Friendly Formula: Water-based inks with minimal environmental impact.
• Durability: Resistant to cracking, fading, and heavy wear.
• Vivid Color on Dark Garments: Perfect for high-contrast prints on 100% cotton shirts.
• Retail-Quality Finish: Preferred by streetwear and premium apparel brands.

Our Process

Inkdnylon’s printing experts carefully mix discharge activators and pigments to achieve consistent results. Every shirt passes through a temperature-controlled curing process, ensuring your colors remain rich and accurate. Whether your design features subtle tones or bold graphics, discharge printing gives it a natural, premium look and feel.

Perfect for Fashion & Streetwear

Brands that demand softness and comfort often choose discharge printing for their mainline apparel. It’s the go-to choice for boutique fashion labels, retail designers, and streetwear brands that value quality over shortcuts. We’ve produced discharge ink prints for brands that want the perfect balance between durability and comfort.

Discharge Ink vs. Standard Screen Printing

Traditional plastisol prints sit on top of the fabric — making the surface slightly thicker. Discharge ink screen printing, however, actually replaces the shirt dye with new pigment, resulting in a much softer and more natural finish. It’s ideal for high-end retail pieces where texture and quality matter.

Inkdnylon’s Quality Commitment

Each project goes through multi-point inspection — color matching, registration accuracy, and hand-feel testing — to ensure perfection. We print in small and large batches, offering contract pricing for distributors, resellers, and independent brands nationwide.

Get Started with Discharge Ink Printing

If you want your designs to look amazing and feel even better, choose Inkdnylon Custom Apparel. Our Chicago-based facility serves clients across the U.S., combining modern techniques with old-school craftsmanship. Experience soft-touch discharge ink screen printing — made to impress, made to last.