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While consumer preference is overwhelming for these newer fabrics, each one poses a challenge for screen printers. Polyester needs special mention as screen printers have struggled to print on polyester-based fabrics for years, starting with the ubiquitous athletic jersey. For printing on dyed polyester, printers have to address dye migration. Many screen inks have evolved over years to resist dye-migration but none can claim to provide a fool-proof solution.