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adamcrofts · November 6th, 2009

Hi Guys,

What mesh size (UK) does everyone reccomend for printing onto Tshirts?

Mostly Black ink on white tshirts, using waterbased ink.

Thanks

Adam

splathead · November 6th, 2009

Which brand ink? Generally 156 (not sure what the equivalent is in UK). But thicker inks may need a larger mesh opening.

moe_szys1ak · November 6th, 2009

I use Matsui 301 RC WB inks and I use at least 195. I have used 156 effectively with Matsui, but I do not use a flood stroke on the 156 or I get too much dot gain and ink spread. Their HO inks should be used with 156.

jsf · November 6th, 2009

I got this from some article I read, just to give some insights.

• 86 threads/in. for metallics and some special-effect inks

• 125 threads/in. for underbases and high-opacity prints

• 230 threads/in. for overprints and light-colored garments

• 305 threads/in. for fine halftones and photographic reproduction

adamcrofts · November 6th, 2009

This is intresting, as ive had a few different responses.

A Screen supplier reccomended 43T (110) and so did a

screenprinting tutor. But everyone I have asked

elsewhere reccomends something like a 156 (US) .

im confused!

The ink im using is from wickedprinting (UK company) im

not 100% sure who they get it off. Anyone know?

moe_szys1ak · November 6th, 2009

I would contact Wicked Printing and ask what their recommendations for printing that ink is. I don't see on their website what the brand is and the product photo doesn't help. The directions should be on the ink packages somewhere - or at least the manufacturer's name.

adamcrofts · November 7th, 2009

ok, ill try and contact them monday morning and let you all know.

adamcrofts · November 9th, 2009

It turns out they mix the ink themselves using a pigment.

So what do you guys reckon?

Go with a 156 (us size)?

thanks again,

moe_szys1ak · November 9th, 2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by adamcrofts


	It turns out they mix the ink themselves using a pigment. So what do you guys reckon? Go with a 156 (us size)? thanks again,

They mix it themselves and they're unable to give you recommendations on mesh count? I would buy from someone else that can give you information on their products.

But until then, I'd start testing with 156 and switch to a different mesh based on the results.

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