In this world, some things need a good foundation—a strong camp, a sturdy saddle, or a good man at your side. And when it comes to printing light colors on dark shirts, the same truth holds steady. At Geezy Tees in St. George, Utah, we don’t cut corners. That’s why we believe in screen printing an underbase—no exceptions, no shortcuts.
Without it, your colors won’t stand a chance. But with it? They’ll shine like a lantern in a coal mine.
Why an Underbase Matters
Dark shirts are unforgiving. Try printing soft pink or sky blue without an underbase, and the shirt will swallow that color like water in the desert. You’ll get a washed-out, dull excuse for a print—and that just ain’t how we do things around here.
Screen printing an underbase lays down a solid layer of white ink beneath the design, giving those lighter inks a clean surface to grab onto. It’s like setting a foundation before building a homestead. Do it right, and the rest will follow.
The Process Behind the Print
It starts with printing a white base layer in the exact shape of the design. That underbase gets flash-cured—just enough heat to dry it but not enough to scorch it. Then the lighter colors are laid right on top, bold and true.
There’s an art to it, no doubt. But the real secret is in the discipline—never skipping that first step, no matter how many prints you’re runnin’.
Want to see how it’s done from the inside out? Check out this underbase tutorial from ScreenPrinting.com to learn more about why this step matters.
Built the Geezy Tees Way
At Geezy Tees, we’re not just another print shop—we’re craftsmen. Whether you bring us a single shirt or a bulk order for a crew, we treat every design like it’s our own. And that means screen printing an underbase any time it’s needed.
We’ll never let your colors go dull or your prints fall short. That underbase is our handshake—it tells you we’re doin’ it right.
The Bottom Line on the Trail
When it comes to printing light colors on dark shirts, there’s only one way to do it proper: screen printing an underbase. It’s the backbone of a bold design, and the difference between a forgettable print and one that turns heads.
At Geezy Tees, we don’t miss steps. We don’t take chances. We do it right—every time.