Screen printing frames made of aluminum in a hall
Various screen printing frames made of aluminum and wood in different sizes, lined up against a white background.

Screen printing frames

A frame as unique as your ideas

Every project begins with a blank canvas - and the perfect frame to hold it. With us, you'll find exactly the right foundation for your vision.

Do you dream of professional small-batch runs with the finest lines and absolute repeatability? Then our dimensionally stable aluminum frames are your reliable partners. Would you rather experiment, learn the process from scratch, and start with a flexible and sustainable DIY wooden frame set? Then you've come to the right place.

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Comparison of screen printing frames: wood vs. aluminum

wooden frame
Beginners

Advantages

  • Affordable entry price
  • pleasant feel and classic look and feel
  • sufficient for initial DIY tests
  • easy to retrofit
  • simple plug-in system
  • easy to re-cover with screen fabric

Disadvantages

  • Must be fitted by the user. Can warp in humid conditions. Shorter lifespan with frequent cleaning/chemicals. Fabric tension is variable. Less dimensionally stable with repeated use. Not suitable for multi-color screen printing using a carousel.

Recommendation

Good for a small number of prints and budget setups. Suitable for textile printing with coarser fabrics (e.g., 32T–43T).

Aluminum frame
Precision/Pro

Advantages

  • Highly dimensionally stable and resistant to wear
  • durable even with frequent cleaning/chemical treatment
  • machine-tensioned
  • ideal for precise prints and repetitions
  • ideal for precise multi-color prints

Disadvantages

  • Higher purchase price
  • feels cold (to the touch)
  • cannot be easily re-covered

Recommendation

For precise, repeatable prints (machine-stretched). Ideal for 54T all-round to 120T+ and non-absorbent materials.