[sthang]

Well, hows it going everyone, as you can notice Im new to the forum and looking for a little guidance. I was wondering was the recommended mesh tpi for a screen? Does detailed designs play a factor into what mesh is needed?
Hope to hear from you soon, thanks in advance.

 

[fizz]

Hi there
By tpi i assume you mean mesh count? (threads per inch)
I can give you u.k. counts.

For white print on dark shirts best use 34t - 55t by hand
For auto printing and half tone bases you can go up to 120t

For block colour on light garments 43t - 90t
For colour over a flash base 55t - 90t

As a general rule the finer the detail the higher mesh count you need to use.

Hope this helps
Phil

 

[identityburn]

Phil,
I read an article somewhere that if you use capillary film you can get by with a lower mesh count because the film itself holds quite a bit more detail. Do you know if this is true?
thanks

 

[fizz]

Hi identityburn
It is true capillary film will hold a better edge.
But screen emulsions such as Z1, 535 U.D.C 2 ect will hold nearly as good an edge.
On fabric and garments you not notice a difference between the two and emulsions come in a fair bit cheaper than a film
Phil