Our path in the creation of a sustainable product The green movement within the screen printing industry has made leaps and bounds in recent years, and Squeegee Science is proud to be one of the shops on the leading edge of the revolution. In the following sections, we'll discuss the materials and methods utilized at Squeegee Science in the creation of a sustainable product.
Water-based inks Learn more about the inks which are rapidly changing the way we look at screen printing. read more
Production, post production & chemicals Sustainable chemicals and a much simplified cleanup process. read more


Organic & sweatshop-free Can a garment help to save the world? Read all about the global shift toward organic cotton, hemp and more. read more



For further information on the manufacturers and vendors of the products utilized at Squeegee Science, please visit the following websites:

Matsui - Colourmaker - Franmar Chemical - Image Mate - Westix
Alternative Apparel - Anvil - Pocono Mt. Screen - Calibrated SPS
The water-based revolution has only just begunUp until a few years ago, water-based inks had a pretty bad reputation in the screen printing industry due to their tendency to quickly dry in screens, branding them unusable for most applications. It is only recently, and with great strides made by companies like Matsui and Colourmaker, that these inks have finally found their time to shine.

To be, or not to be.. Organic! Not just any old cotton ball can label itself organic. Certification is
a lengthy process varying by country, which includes the history of the land as well as the practices and substances used while farming. While the USDA has the final word on who can issue organic certifications in the United States, there are many other organizations worldwide which analyze and issue their country's organic stamps.

Eco-friendly chemicals?The harsh chemicals required for production with mainstream plastisol inks become a thing of the past once water-based inks enter the equation. Aerosol screen openers are replaced with a bucket of water and a rag, and the mineral spirits and other chemicals used for cleanup move aside as water once again handles the job with ease. In addition, all chemicals utilized in the production process at Squeegee Science are 100% biodegradable and made from either soy or corn.