Simulated Process
Color Separation

Simulated process color separation is considered the "holy grail" of T-shirt printing. It allows you to print photographs, gradients, and complex illustrations on black shirts using standard mesh screens and plastisol or water-based inks.

Unlike simple spot color jobs, simulated process requires calculating how different ink colors (like Red, Blue, Gold, Grey) will blend when printed on top of each other (wet-on-wet) to create third colors and smooth transitions.

How InkSplit Solves This

InkSplit's separation engine is built specifically for simulated process workflows.

• Optimal Palette ExtractionInkSplit scans your image and picks the best 6, 8, or 10 colors to reproduce the maximum range of hues.
• Dark Garment OptimizationThe engine assumes a dark background, generating a rock-solid white underbase to ensure color vibrancy.
• Automated BlendingIt calculates inter-color blending so you get smooth fades and gradients without hard edges.