Pre Printing Assistance by CPL Fabbrika

If you have any doubts about preparing files for screen printing films or if you'd like some advice before buying:  

you can send your file to us at info@cplfabbrika.com specifying:

  - the material and colour of the item you wish to print on (e.g.: red T-shirts...) 

- the inks you intend to use (if you know) 

- any equipment you already have  We'll get back to as soon as possible with our advice

- it's completely free and with no obligation to buy whatsoever.  

In the meantime, here are some tips to get you started.  Pre-printing assistance for checking screen printing files - CPL Fabbrika

In the meantime, here are a few tips to get you started.

How to choose the number of threads on the canvas
(these are common examples: if you are an expert you can of course deviate from this scheme).

frame / mesh	43 Fili	55 Fili	77 Fili	90 Fili	100 Fili
MINI disegno 8x15 cm telaio 23x30 cm -> Template		per stampa su oggettistica con ink a base acqua			per stampa su oggettistica con ink a base solvente
A4 disegno: 21x30 cm telaio: 42x52 cm -> Template		per stampa su tshirt con ink a base acqua	per stampa su tshirt con ink a base acqua o plastisol	per stampa su tshirt con ink plastisol
A3 disegno: 30x42 cm telaio: 47x68 cm -> Template	per stampa su tshirt con ink a base acqua	per stampa su tshirt con ink a base acqua		per stampa con ink plastisol o a base solvente

How to choose the number of threads on the loom according to the design definition.

For designs with 0.4 mm threads: fabric over 32 threads
For designs with 0.3 mm threads: fabric over 43 threads
For designs with 0.2 mm threads: canvas over 90 threads

Please pay attention to the following points.

1 Colour = 1 Frame and 1 Row
More colours = more frames and more rows

The design you send us must be at actual print size (Scale 1:1), in 100% black and white, or in greyscale.

If you send the file in vector format, make sure you have converted the texts into a layout.

If you save in jpg format, make sure the resolution is 300 dpi.