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 |
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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 |
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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.