Understanding these gauges and how to use them properly can only lead to a more consistent and repeatable process.

Without a doubt, screen tension is key to successful screen printing.

This study looks at the effects of drying temperature on screen tension. The results show that drying at higher temperatures created lower tensions on screens before they were printed.

The influence stencil thickness and Rz value have on print quality can be determined through in-plant testing.

Use a letter-height minimum size of 2 inches … plus one additional inch of letter height for each 25 feet of viewing distance.

SPTF conducted testing with radiometers to demonstrate how they can be used to measure exposure light distribution, and to show the effects some of the variables have on that distribution.

This chart includes letter heights required for various outdoor viewing distances.

The purpose of this paper is to give you the information you need, to choose the correct tools and create monuments, not headaches.

It is not uncommon for textile garment prints (when properly applied) to outlast the life of the garment itself.

The new discharge ink systems can produce soft, bright colors with printing production speeds up to a level that can meet and exceed those usually reserved for plastisol printing on dark fabric.