The easiest way to explain why an underbase is needed is to think of an underbase like an undercoat that you’d use before painting. An underbase is a white ink which is printed first to give a neutral base for the colours to be printed on top, this ensures the colours are accurate & vibrant. An underbase is required when the garment colour is darker than the ink colour.

Here are some examples of prints with & without underbases

Hopefully this has helped you understand why an underbase is needed, but if you have any further questions please don’t hesitate to get in touch!