Why We Use An Underbase When We Print Shirts

An underbase is a white layer of ink that is printed under a design on dark shirts to make the color more vibrant and true to its color.
In this video I print a shirt with and without an underbase. You can see that the shirt with the underbase has better color.
When you’re ordering shirts and you really want your color to pop, we’ll use an underbase to make that happen.
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[@MrAlexisblack]

I am kind of disagree is actually more work printing underbase and also jeopardise registration because it has to be perfect in a single colors and even multiple colors . Underbase is in the past when Max opaque and additives didn't exist , but now for years ago we have modiffers of opacity and special Max opake inks . I can print an excellent print no underbase using a Super opaque Ink with its proper additives . You have a great Print chop .

[@jupmode]

I've never tried max opake inks without an underbase. I'd be curious to see how they perform. With the right press, registration isn't an issue. As always with screen printing, there is more than one way to get the job done. And if the customer is happy at the end of the day, that's the most important thing.