Wholesale Contract Printing — Trade Only

Printing that
feels as good
as it looks.

Jett Printworks is a specialty wholesale screen printer focused exclusively on waterbase and discharge printing — the softest, most breathable prints available. We print for distributors, sign shops, embroidery shops, and award stores across Central Florida and beyond.

25
Years of
Experience
Waterbase & Discharge
Specialists
18+
Years in business
Trade
Wholesale only
24–1,199
Piece range

Wholesale trade pricing

Distributors & decorators only

Central Florida & nationwide shipping

24 piece minimum

Why it matters

Waterbase & discharge printing is in a different class.

Most screen printing uses plastisol ink — a PVC-based ink that sits on top of the fabric like a layer of plastic. It works. But it's not what today's premium brands, boutique retailers, and discerning customers want.

Waterbase and discharge inks bond with the fabric itself, producing prints with a soft hand feel, natural breathability, and a lived-in quality that can't be replicated with conventional inks. It's what separates mass-market printing from something worth wearing.

We print exclusively with waterbase and discharge — no plastisol. That focus means we've mastered the process in a way that generalist shops never will.

Incredibly soft hand feel
Waterbase ink bonds with the fabric rather than sitting on top of it. The result is a print that's barely perceptible to the touch — no rubbery texture, no cracking, no peeling.
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Breathable & wearable
Because the ink penetrates the fiber rather than coating it, the garment retains its natural breathability. Shirts feel light and comfortable even with full-coverage prints.
Exceptional wash durability
Properly cured waterbase prints last the life of the garment. Unlike plastisol, they won't crack or peel — they fade gracefully, developing a vintage character over time.
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Environmentally responsible
Waterbase inks are water-soluble, PVC-free, and free of phthalates. For brands and buyers who care about sustainability, it's the only responsible choice.
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Discharge: true color on darks
Discharge ink removes the garment's dye and replaces it with pigment, producing vibrant, soft prints on dark fabrics without the heavy underbase required by plastisol.
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Premium market positioning
Waterbase and discharge printing commands a higher price point in the market. Your customers notice the difference — and they'll pay for it.
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Shoot: Close-up of discharge print on black tee — gather fabric to show soft hand feel
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Shoot: Press running — squeegee pulling ink across screen, action shot
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Shoot: Finished shirts folded and stacked by size in groups of 10 — your standard delivery
How it works

The waterbase process, explained.

Waterbase and discharge printing requires more precision, more experience, and more attention than conventional screen printing. Here's what happens from artwork to finished garment.

Step 01
Artwork & film preparation
Your artwork is reviewed, optimized for screen printing, and output to film. Proper separation and color accuracy at this stage determines everything that follows. Files must be vector or 300 DPI minimum.
Step 02
Screen exposure & prep
Screens are coated with emulsion, exposed under UV light, and washed out to create the stencil. Waterbase inks require specific emulsion types that can withstand water-based chemistry throughout the print run.
Step 03
Printing & curing
Garments are loaded and printed one color at a time. Waterbase inks must be kept open on the screen and cured at precise temperatures — too hot or too cool and the print fails. Experience matters here.
Step 04
Finishing & delivery
Every order is folded and stacked by size. We offer poly bagging, hang tag attachment, and drop shipping. Orders go out organized, not thrown in a box.
Our customers

Built for the trade.

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Distributors & Promo Reps
We're a reliable contract decorator for promotional product distributors. PSST-friendly through SanMar. Clean turnaround, consistent quality, and pricing built for the trade margin model.
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Embroidery Shops
We handle the screen printing so you don't have to turn away jobs. Send us the garments, we print and return them ready for your embroidery or fulfillment — same quality every time.
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Sign Shops
Expand your offering without expanding your equipment. We print the apparel side of your customer's orders while you focus on what you do best. White label available.
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Trophy & Award Stores
Your customers already expect quality. We deliver apparel decoration that matches the level of your recognition products — soft, vibrant, and built to last.
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Boutique & Brand Clients
For brands that care about how their product feels, waterbase is the only answer. We work with distributors supplying premium lifestyle brands, restaurants, and retail clients.
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Other Print Shops
Too busy? Wrong ink type? We're a trusted overflow partner for other decorators. We handle waterbase and discharge jobs you'd otherwise turn away — professionally and confidentially.
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Trade accounts only — your customers stay yours. Jett Printworks is wholesale-only and always will be. We never sell direct to the public, we ship blind, and we will never market to or contact your customers. Your relationships are safe with us.

Why trade partners choose us

We understand your business.

After 25 years in this industry, we know how the trade works — the margins, the timelines, the relationships, and what's at stake when a job goes wrong. We built Jett Printworks around one idea: being the kind of contract printer we'd want to work with ourselves.

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Your customers stay yours. Always.
We are a wholesale-only contract printer. We do not sell direct to the public, we do not market to end consumers, and we will never contact your customers directly. When we ship, we ship blind. Your brand, your relationship, your customer — full stop.
This isn't a policy we adopted. It's how we've operated for 18 years.
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We speak your language.
We understand distributor margins, PSST ordering through SanMar, blind drop shipping, purchase order workflows, and the pressure of a client deadline. You won't spend time explaining how the trade works — we already know. Send us the job and we handle it like professionals.
25 years in the industry. We've seen it all.
Fast turnaround. No shortcuts.
Our standard turnaround is 7–10 business days — and we hit it consistently. But speed never comes at the expense of quality. Every screen is burned right, every print is checked, and every order goes out folded and packed properly. We'd rather call you about a problem than ship you a bad job.
Rush options available. Quality is never optional.
Know your options

Waterbase vs. Discharge.

Both are waterbase inks — but they work differently. Understanding the distinction helps you quote your customers accurately and set the right expectations.

Standard
Waterbase Ink
Water-soluble pigment ink that soaks into the fabric and bonds with the fiber. Dramatically softer than plastisol with excellent color vibrancy on light and mid-tone garments.
  • Best on white and light-colored garments
  • Extremely soft hand — barely noticeable on the fabric
  • Vibrant, saturated color reproduction
  • Breathable — doesn't coat or seal the fiber
  • Eco-friendly, PVC-free, phthalate-free
  • Excellent wash durability when properly cured
Ideal for: Light garments, fashion brands, lifestyle apparel, any customer prioritizing soft feel and sustainability.
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Shoot: Side-by-side of waterbase vs plastisol print on same garment — pinch both fabrics to show the difference in hand feel
Ready to see our pricing?

Our 2026 wholesale price list is available to qualified trade accounts. Pricing is all-in — setup, labor, and ink included — so there are no surprises on your invoice.

Request Price List
Trade accounts only  ·  24 piece minimum
Get in touch

Let's work together.

Phone
Location
Deltona, Florida
Service area
Central Florida & nationwide shipping
We set up new wholesale accounts quickly. Reach out by phone or email to request our 2026 price list, discuss a specific job, or ask about our capabilities. We respond within one business day.