iconWe are located at 17 Inglewood Drive, Thomastown 3074.
iconCall: 03 9465 5313
Top Logo
Request A Quote

Fritz Print · Thomastown, Melbourne

Screen printing in Melbourne

We specialise in water-based screen printing because it gives the finished garment a softer, more breathable print that feels like part of the fabric—not a transfer sitting on top.
Before we set up the job, we look at the artwork, garment, quantity, colours and how the finished piece will be used. Those details shape the screens, inks and production setup.

Request a Quote Water-Based Screen Printing

What you can expect from Fritz Print

  • 01 Melbourne Workshop Printed in Melbourne Your job is produced in our Thomastown workshop by a team you can actually talk to.
  • 02 Water Based Knowledge Water-based specialists For standard garment runs of 30 or more, water-based screen printing is where we start.
  • 03 Advice Before Production Advice before production We check the artwork, garment and intended use before screens are made or ink reaches the press.
  • 04 Right Option Built around the garment The print should work with the fabric, fit and intended use—not just reproduce the artwork.

Find your starting point

What kind of project are you planning?

Start with the kind of project you have in mind. We’ll help you choose the garment, check the artwork and plan the production from there.

Close up of premium screen printing on an AS Colour Heavy Tee

Businesses & teams

You need garments that work for the people wearing them

Staff shirts, workwear and team garments need to suit the job as well as the logo. We’ll consider comfort, durability, quantities and future reorders.

Core services

Water-based screen printing is at the centre of what we do, but the production setup still depends on the garment, artwork, quantity and print position. Start with the closest service below, or send us the idea if you're not sure where it belongs.

waterbased screen printing

From an idea to a finished print

You do not need to arrive with every detail solved. Most projects become
clearer once we can see the artwork, understand what the garment is for and
know roughly how many you need.

Step
01

What’s the plan?

Send us the artwork, the quantity and anything you already know about the
garment. If there is an event date or another fixed deadline, include that at
the beginning.

Step
02

Choose the garment and plan the print

We look at how the garment will be worn, how the artwork needs to reproduce and what matters in the finished piece. For standard runs of 30 or more, we plan the job around water-based screen printing.

Step
03

Check and approve the artwork

Before production, you receive a visual showing the artwork, print size and
position. This is the point to catch a wrong colour, spelling mistake or
placement that does not look right.

Step
04

We print and check the job

Once the job is approved, we prepare the screens and inks, set the print up
on press and check the result during production. Different garments and ink
systems behave differently, so setup is part of the work—not just a button we
press.

Step
05

Collect it or have it delivered

When the order is complete, you can collect it from Fritz Print or arrange
delivery. We’ll confirm the practical details with you as part of the job.

Tell us about your project
Water Base Screen Printing
Screen Printed As Colour Tshirt

Why we print with water-based inks

We’ve built our screen-printing process around water-based inks because of how they leave the garment feeling. On suitable cotton, the ink settles into the fabric instead of leaving a transfer layer sitting on top.

The difference is most noticeable on larger prints. The shirt stays softer, lighter and more breathable—which is why water-based screen printing is the method we’ve chosen to specialise in.


Why it feels different

A softer, more breathable print that becomes part of the garment instead of sitting heavily on top.

Screen Print On As Colour Staple T

What changes in the finished shirt

  • The print settles into suitable cotton fabric
  • Large printed areas can feel softer and less heavy
  • The garment keeps more of its natural drape
  • The print can soften further as the shirt is worn and washed

Getting that result takes control at every stage—from the artwork and screen setup to the ink on press and the final cure. That is why water-based screen printing is not just an ink option at Fritz Print. It is the production method we’ve chosen to specialise in.

Explore water-based Screen Printing

Garments worth starting with

Photos and size charts only tell you so much. If you’re nearby, come into our Thomastown workshop and compare the fit, fabric and weight in person. These are some reliable starting points we use regularly, and we can help you narrow them down before you order.

Looking for a particular style, colour or size? Contact us before visiting so we can confirm we have a sample available.

A few useful things to know before you order

Most print problems are easier to solve before production starts. These are
some of the questions worth answering while the job is still taking shape.

To prepare an accurate quote, we need your print-ready artwork—ideally a vector file or a high-resolution image—along with your garment choice, size breakdown, print position and shipping address.

If you haven’t chosen the garment yet, tell us how it will be used and we can suggest a few suitable options.

Yes. Our minimum for water-based screen printing is 30 garments. For smaller orders, we normally use DTF because making screens generally doesn’t make sense at that quantity.

If you’re ordering 30 or more, water-based screen printing is where we start.

Yes. You’re welcome to visit our Thomastown workshop to see and feel the garments in person. If you can’t make it in, we’re also happy to send you a sample so you can check the fit, fabric and weight before placing your order.

Let us know which style, colour and size you’d like to see.

Vector artwork is usually the cleanest starting point for screen printing,
especially for logos and solid-colour designs. If you only have a PNG, JPEG or
an older file, send it anyway. We can check whether it is usable and explain
what needs to change.

A larger file is not automatically a better file. Clean edges, correct
colours and enough real detail matter more than a resolution number on its
own.

Turnaround depends on the garments being available, the artwork being ready,
the print method and the current production schedule. A date is only useful if
we know the details of the job.

If you have an event or delivery deadline, include it with the enquiry. We
will tell you what is realistic before the order is confirmed.

Yes. When it’s printed and cured correctly, water-based ink is extremely durable. The ink bonds with the fabric instead of relying on a transfer layer sitting on top, so it won’t peel away in the same way a DTF print can.

In our experience, a properly produced water-based print wears and washes better than DTF. It may soften and age with the garment, but it remains part of the fabric rather than feeling like something stuck onto it.

Start a conversation

Not sure where to start?

Send us the artwork, the garment you have in mind and roughly how many you need. You do not need to have every production detail sorted—we’ll check the artwork, help you choose the garment and plan the job.

If you have a deadline, include it with the enquiry so we can give you a realistic answer from the beginning.

Request a Quote