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 screens

Wood & Aluminum for Textile and Creative Printing

Precisely tensioned, durable, and available in various mesh counts. From beginner sets to professional-grade aluminum versions.

  • Wooden Screens: Ideal for beginners and small print runs.
  • Aluminum Screens: Warp-resistant and durable for high-precision production runs.
  • Sizes: From Mini (20x20 cm), A4, A3, to A2.
  • Mesh Counts: From coarse (43T) to fine (120T).

We explain how to choose the right mesh count and size further below. Includes application recommendations.

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Finding the Right Screen Printing Frame

Answer 4 questions and we'll recommend the right fabric for you

What would you like to print on?

Textiles
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T-shirts, hoodies, or tote bags
Paper / Cardboard
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Posters or art prints
Both
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If you want to print on both textiles and paper

How detailed is your motif?

Large areas
Normal Details
Fine details
Screen / Halftone

How opaque should the print be?

Very opaque
Normal
Thin paint application

What color are you using?

Water-based
Plastisol
Paper color

lots of color fine details
43T 54T 64T 77T 80T 90T 100T 120T

Mini screen printing screen - 20cm x 20cm

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Screen printing screen A4+ aluminium with screen mesh

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Screen printing screen A3+ aluminum with screen mesh

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Screen printing screen A2+ aluminium with screen mesh

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DIY screen printing frame set wood A4+

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DIY screen printing frame set wood A3+

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DIY screen printing frame set wood A2+

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Stapler for Screen Printing Wood Screens

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DIY screen printing frame strips

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FAQ

Questions and Answers about Silk Screen Printing Frames

  • Depending on the desired motif size, wooden or aluminum frames with 43T mesh, 54T or 64T are suitable. For black shirts, 43T is better. Good all-rounder = 54T.

  • A screen printing frame can last forever. Several hundred prints can be made without any problems.

  • Yes, depending on whether the frame is made of aluminum or wood, the screen printing mesh will be re-stretched accordingly. The wooden frame is easy to stretch by hand. For aluminum frames, a stretching device is required, and the mesh is glued onto it.

  • For this purpose, a stencil remover liquid is used. This removes the exposed stencil from the screen.

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.