Derivan Silk Screen For Fabric A3 (Inside) 120 Mesh/43T

A3 Silk Screen used for Silk Screen printing on Fabric

A coarser 43T monofilament mesh screen is recommended for fabric printing as absorbent fabrics require more ink than paper.

What is Silk Screen Printing?

Silk screen printing is a technique where ink is pushed through a fine mesh screen onto a surface using a rubber squeegee (sold Separately). A stencil blocks areas where ink isn't wanted, allowing your design to be transferred onto the surface below.

How Do I Create a Design?

Designs can be created using paper or plastic cut-out stencils, ideal for short print runs. For more detailed or repeated printing, Derivan Drawing Fluid and Blockout Medium can be used to create a longer-lasting stencil directly on the screen.

Simply paint your design onto the screen using Drawing Fluid and allow it to dry. Apply Blockout Medium over the screen, let it dry, then wash away the Drawing Fluid with water. This leaves your design open in the mesh, ready for ink to pass through during printing.

Always ensure your stencil or blockout products are compatible with water-based inks.

Silk Screen Printing on Fabric

For best results use absorbent fabrics such as cotton, linen or canvas. Pre-wash to remove starch, softeners or other treatments. Avoid waterproof fabrics as they can repel paint and cause uneven printing or poor adhesion.

Printing Ink to use on Fabric?

Derivan Screen Inks are ideal for fabric printing, offering vibrant colours and excellent wash resistance once heat-set. Colours can be mixed or lightened with Screen Reducer. Allow prints to dry before heat-setting with an iron to make them washproof.