Screen Printing Bangladesh: Process, Cost & Benefits

If you’ve ever held a crisp, vibrant custom t-shirt — the kind where the design feels almost raised off the fabric — there’s a good chance it was made using screen printing. It’s the gold standard for bulk garment printing, and in Bangladesh, it’s become the go-to method for everything from corporate uniforms to event merchandise to streetwear brands.

At [rabxbangla.com](https://rabxbangla.com), we work with businesses, schools, NGOs, and individual creators across Dhaka and beyond to bring their designs to life through professional screen printing. Whether you’re ordering 50 shirts for a team or 5,000 for a product launch, understanding the process can help you make smarter decisions — and get better results.

This guide covers everything you need to know about screen printing Bangladesh: how it works, what it costs in BDT, its real advantages, and when it’s the right choice for your project.

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What Is Screen Printing?

Screen printing (also called silk screening) is a technique where ink is pushed through a mesh screen directly onto fabric. Each color in your design requires its own separate screen, and the ink is applied one layer at a time.

The result is a print that’s bold, durable, and visually striking — qualities that have made it the dominant printing method for apparel globally for decades.

The Screen Printing Process: Step by Step

Here’s what actually happens from the moment your artwork is submitted to the moment your shirts are packed:

1. Artwork Preparation

Your design is converted into separated color layers. Each color becomes its own film positive — essentially a stencil guide for the screen.

2. Screen Making (Burning)

A mesh screen coated with light-sensitive emulsion is exposed to UV light through the film positive. Where light hits the emulsion, it hardens. The unexposed areas wash away, leaving an open mesh in the exact shape of your design.

3. Color Registration

Screens are aligned on the printing press so each color lands precisely where it should. Misaligned registration is the most common cause of blurry or offset prints — which is why professional equipment and experienced operators matter.

4. Printing

Ink is pressed through each screen onto the fabric in sequence. For a three-color design, the shirt passes through three stations.

5. Curing

Printed shirts move through a conveyor dryer (typically at 160°C) that permanently bonds the ink to the fabric. Without proper curing, prints crack and fade quickly.

6. Quality Check & Packaging

Each garment is inspected before folding and packing for delivery.

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Screen Printing Costs in Bangladesh (BDT Breakdown)

One of the most common questions we hear at rabxbangla.com is: “How much does screen printing in Bangladesh actually cost?”

The honest answer is: it depends — but here are realistic figures to help you plan.

Key Cost Factors

Number of colors in the design — Each additional color adds screen setup costsOrder quantity — Screen printing becomes dramatically cheaper per unit at higher quantitiesGarment type and quality — Basic 150gsm cotton vs. premium 200gsm combed cottonPrint size and placement — Front chest, full front, or all-over prints have different pricing

Approximate Price Ranges (BDT)

| Order Quantity | 1-Color Print | 3-Color Print |

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| 50 pieces | ৳180–220/pc | ৳260–320/pc |

| 100 pieces | ৳140–170/pc | ৳200–250/pc |

| 500 pieces | ৳90–120/pc | ৳140–180/pc |

| 1,000+ pieces | ৳60–90/pc | ৳100–140/pc |

*Prices are indicative and vary based on garment quality, ink type, and current material costs. Contact rabxbangla.com for a custom quote.*

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