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Have you ever tried printing a 4 color process design on a black t-shirt only to have it look dull or muddy? You are not alone. In this video, we dive deep into why CMYK printing on dark garments is one of the biggest challenges in screen printing. We explore the science of ink transparency and why a standard plastisol white underbase often fails to deliver the results you see on your monitor. From the "suction cup" effect that causes fibrous textures to the production nightmare of flashing six times per shirt, we cover everything you need to know before you pull the squeegee on your next dark garment project. What you will learn in this video: Why transparent CMYK inks struggle to sit on smooth plastisol bases. How to properly reduce white ink for high mesh counts like 305. The difference between wet on wet printing and the "Flash Trap." Why your reds turn pink and your greens look washed out. A sneak peek into why discharge underbases might be the ultimate solution. Shop the Screen Printing Supplies Used in This Video: Avient ASI 4 Color Process Ink Set: https://www.screenprinting.com/products/avient-asi-process-ink-set 305 Mesh Aluminum Screens: https://www.screenprinting.com/products/baselayr-premium-red-glue-23x31in-aluminum-screen-printing-frame Avient Soft Hand Clear Additive: https://www.screenprinting.com/products/avient-k2922-infinite-fx-soft-hand-clear Shop All Screen Printing Inks: https://www.screenprinting.com/collections/screen-printing-inks 0:00 Why CMYK on black garments is so difficult 0:15 Prepping a 305 mesh underbase for high detail 0:30 Why transparent inks do not stick to plastisol 1:15 The suction cup effect: Why your ink is lifting 1:40 Testing the Print Flash Print method on dark shirts 2:40 Final results and the discharge alternative SUBSCRIBE: http://scrnprntl.ink/RyonetYoutube WEBSITE: https://www.screenprinting.com/ DOWNLOAD THE APP: https://1tfex72e.tapc.art LEARN HOW TO SCREEN PRINT: https://scrnprntl.ink/ScreenPrintCourse Sign up to get texts about the latest news on sales, education, and new products. Text JOIN to 1-844-995-2947. (Standard rates may apply. Please contact your carrier for more information.) CONNECT ON SOCIAL: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryonet/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ryonet TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@screenprinting.com Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/ryonet/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ryonet Since 2004, Ryonet & ScreenPrinting.com have been powering the print with fun content that teaches screen printers of all sizes the ins and outs of screen printing. At ScreenPrinting.com, printers can conveniently find their favorite high-quality brands of equipment and screen printing supplies. Earn points from each and every purchase through ScreenPrinting.com and use them for future orders! Enough about us... this is about you. Ready to get printing? PROMO CODE Save up to 20% on supply orders of $25+ with the code YOUPRINT5 at checkout! Start shopping today: https://scrnprntl.ink/YOUPRINT5