Screen Printing Services Specifications

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Materials

	Printed Product
	Your choices are...
	Banners		Banners are used to display brands, company logos, and other graphics or alphanumeric. They are widely used for advertising, marketing, exhibits, and other industrial / commercial applications.
	Clothing		Clothing can be screen printed for commercial uniforms, promotional gifts, or for other custom applications.
	Decals		Decals are screen printed on a carrier material so that they may be shipped as a finished item and applied to a desired product.
	Electronics / Circuit Boards (PCB)		Electronics and circuit boards (PCB's) are screen printed with conductive and dielectric materials.
	Labels		Labels are composed of film, paper, or other backing materials and are used for the display of printing, lithographing, embossing, hot stamping, stickers, seals, or other written, printed, or graphic matter.
	Overlays		Overlays are printed or marked panels for instruments and other equipment requiring identification, instructions, and other graphics for control devices.
	Posters / Signs		Posters and signs are visual aids used for traffic, safety, marketing, and other industrial or commercial applications.
	Promotional Items		Promotional products are giveaways and advertising supplies used to promote a brand, logo, company, or new product.
	Thermal Transfers		Thermal transfers are screen printed onto a carrier material.  Application of the thermal transfer to the desired products is performed by applying heat and pressure to the finished product.
	Other		Other unlisted, specialized, or proprietary product.
	Search Logic:		All products with ANY of the selected attributes will be returned as matches. Leaving all boxes unchecked will not limit the search criteria for this question; products with all attribute options will be returned as matches.
	Printed Material
	Your choices are...
	Cloth / Fabric		Cloth or fabric materials are textiles composed of thread, yarn, tuft, or other elongated material that has been bound together by weaves or other non-woven methods.
	Film / Transparent Materials		Film and transparent materials are noted for smooth polymer surfaces that are prone to smudging and the running of ink.  They are often used for packaging, overlays, and other applications that require a transparent or protective surface.
	Glass Materials		Glass materials have random, liquid-like (non-crystalline) molecular structures. They are heated to a temperature sufficient to produce a completely fused melt.
	Metals and Metal Alloys		Metals and metal alloys include metals and alloys in the form of sheet, foil, plate, and other standard shapes.
	Paper and Paperboard Products		Paper and paperboard products are available in rolls or sheets and are used for writing, printing, packaging, and many other applications. Categories include commercial paper, industrial paper, and paperboard.
	Polymers and Polymer Materials		Polymers and polymer materials encompass a board range of products such as plastics, elastomers, or rubber materials.
	Other		Other unlisted, specialized, or proprietary material.
	Search Logic:		All products with ANY of the selected attributes will be returned as matches. Leaving all boxes unchecked will not limit the search criteria for this question; products with all attribute options will be returned as matches.

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Capabilities

	Image Width		The maximum dimensional width that the supplier can print.
	Search Logic:		User may specify either, both, or neither of the "At Least" and "No More Than" values. Products returned as matches will meet all specified criteria.
	Image Height		The maximum dimensional height that the supplier can print.
	Search Logic:		User may specify either, both, or neither of the "At Least" and "No More Than" values. Products returned as matches will meet all specified criteria.
	Number of Colors		This is the number of colors used for screen printing.
	Search Logic:		All matching products will have a value greater than or equal to the specified value.

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Services

	Services
	Your choices are...
	Direct Mailing		Direct mailing is an advertising service where promotional products and materials are distributed to the general public, and are often referred to as junk mail.
	Distribution		Distribution services send literature or other manufactured goods to user supplied recipients, or defined locations as determined by requirements.
	Editing		Editors proofread text or literature and prevent the publication, distribution, or reproduction of spelling mistakes, grammatically incorrect phrases, or other erroneous typos.
	Fulfillment		Fulfillment services describe a complete turnkey process where products or orders are completed in-house, and managed from inception through end result.
	Graphic Design		Graphic design services create various forms of visual information for advertisements, web sites, and other publications.
	Inventory Management		Inventory management is the organization, tracking and warehousing of brochures, books, pamphlets, or other literature.
	Just-In-Time Capability		Suppliers have just-in-time manufacturing capabilities in order to reduce the need for inventory maintenance.
	Large Format Printing		Large format printing refers to the printing or reproduction of poster size prints, giclees, or other materials exceeding the size of letter paper.
	Packaging		Packaging services package and/or label products and materials produced by other companies on a contract basis.
	Other		Other unlisted, specialized, or proprietary service.
	Search Logic:		All products with ANY of the selected attributes will be returned as matches. Leaving all boxes unchecked will not limit the search criteria for this question; products with all attribute options will be returned as matches.

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Location

	Your choices are...
	North America		Companies are located in the United States, Canada or Mexico.
	United States Only		Companies are located in the United States.
	Northeast US Only		Companies are located in the Northeast United States, namely Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Vermont.
	Southern US Only		Companies are located in the Southern United States, namely Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington D.C., and West Virginia.
	Southwest US Only		Companies are located in the Southwest United States, namely Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico and Utah.
	Northwest US Only		Companies are located in the Northwest United States, namely Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington and Wyoming.
	Midwest US Only		Companies are located in the Midwest United States, namely Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota and Wisconsin.
	South / Central America Only		Companies have facilities in South American countries such as Argentina, Brazil, or Chile; or in Central American countries such as Costa Rica, Honduras, Panama, etc.
	Canada Only		Companies are located in Canada.
	Europe Only		Companies are located in Europe, namely Germany, Ireland, Italy, United Kingdom, etc.
	South Asia Only		Companies are located in South Asia, namely India, Pakistan, Nepal, etc.
	Near East Only		Companies are located in the Near East, namely Egypt, Israel, Saudi Arabia, etc.
	East Asia / Pacific Only		Companies are located in East Asia, namely China, Japan, Taiwan, etc.
	Other		Other unlisted countries or regions.
	Search Logic:		Products with the selected attribute will be returned as matches. Leaving or selecting "No Preference" will not limit the search criteria for this question; products with all attribute options will be returned as matches.

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