How to Choose the Screen Mesh
Use the following guidelines for general purpose screen printing jobs
1. 40-61 mesh count- is considered very course mesh counts. They are used for shimmer, glitters and high density inks. Shimmers and glitters have particles in them that wil not go through the finer screen meshes.
2. 86 mesh count- is considered a course mesh and will provide a heavy ink deposit for high opacity. It is typically used for printing bold copy onto dark colored fabric. Typical use is a white underprint for an athletic look.
3. 110 mesh count- is considered a medium course screen, it is by far the industries choice as the "do-it-all" mesh. Great for spot colors and text.
4. 156 mesh count- is considered a medium screen mesh. It is commonly used for printing onto light colored fabrics with regular detail and medium ink deposit.
5. 200-240 mesh counts- are considered a fine mesh count for printing onto white or light colored goods with a soft hand feel. Very good for high detail artwork. It can hold large halftone's but is not recommended for four color process prints or fine detail half tone printing.
6. 305 and higher mesh counts- are considered very fine mesh counts is used for extremely high detail textile printing and fine halftone four color process and simulated process prints.
