L'upcycling
Upcycling
The manufacturing of accessories goes through multiple stages: highlighting the neoprene, printing and finally sewing.
Our mission: the victory of color over the black of neoprene.
Upcycling
The manufacturing of accessories goes through multiple stages: highlighting the neoprene, printing and finally sewing.
Our mission: the victory of color over the black of neoprene.
The cutting
Transform & store
These raw suit pieces are then cut into printable pieces.
They are washed with a biodegradable antibacterial, then dried in the su
The creation
Draw, print the typon
The computer creation of the typon is essential to make the screen which will serve as a “stencil” for printing.
The screen
Make the stencil
The screen is first coated with a photosensitive (light-sensitive) material and then exposed to a lamp with the typon placed above. The screen "bakes" and hardens, except for the areas protected by the black of the typon, which are then removed with a water jet.
The 2nd cut
Separate the bracelets
After printing, the plates are cut into individual bracelets ready to be sewn.
Sewing
Close the bracelet
Néocombine has developed a hand-sewn closure for its bracelets. The key rings are sewn using a professional sewing machine in its workshop.
What is screen printing?
Is a fascinating printing technique that involves applying ink through a stencil screen using a squeegee. It is a very versatile method, allowing printing on a variety of media and with different types of ink, but also on anything that can pass through the mesh of the screen. For example, it is even possible to print chocolate on a crepe!
The term "screen printing" does not come from the expression "serial", although this is one of its main assets, but from the word "silk". This technique was developed in China in the 13th century, where the screen was originally stretched with silk.
Its assets
It allows you to obtain rich and intense colors including fluorescent or metallic shades as well as magnificent gradients.
It stands out for its resistance, surpassing that of all other printing techniques.
The only downside is that screen printing allows for few colors, because each color requires the production of a screen and therefore a second layer of printing
Screen printing at Néocombine
We screen print our accessories in-house, ensuring consistent and reliable quality.
We have acquired expertise in printing on Neoprene, using inks designed for the haute couture sector. These inks offer excellent elasticity and a pleasant touch.
Additionally, our screen printing inks are solvent-free and contain a hardener, giving them remarkable durability.
