Saturday, 4 August 2012

Before You Order Screen Printing Supplies For Your Business

By Jason Wilson


If you need screen printing supplies you have a lot of different choices to look into. You may need to print on a large variety of surfaces and materials, and a quality supplier is essential. Here are a few things to consider before you shop for your materials.

Screen printing works best when you have high quality frames. Many people choose wood as it is simple and inexpensive. However, wood frames will wear out in time. A more durable choice for frames would be aluminum. Perhaps you are not considering aluminum because you think they will be too expensive. This is not always the case as some aluminum frames as priced comparably to wood. In the long run, aluminum is cheaper because they hold their tension longer.

Perhaps the best way to shop for screen printing supplies is online. Internet providers supply an enormous amount of materials and also a wide variety. When you shop online providers, choose one who has a good frame trade-in policy. This makes it more economical to order the things that you need for your business.

Trading in old frames is not hard. First, find and place an order for your new frames. Be sure that the old frames are as big or bigger than your new ones. Also, check with your provider for size requirements on trading in frames.

After you have placed your frame order it is time to ship the old frames to your provider. Most places require you to completely clean your old frames and make sure there is no ink on them. When you box your frames for shipment, clearly place your business name and order number on the outside of the box. This insures that there are no mix ups on your trade-in credit.

If you are looking for something that is simple and easy to use, you may wish to check into wood frames. They are a very economical choice when it comes to screen printing supplies. When you shop for wood frames, look for poplar as it will hold up much better than pine. Also make sure that your new frames have no metal type fasteners that can tear fabric.

Maybe you plan to stay in business for many years. You will want to make some long term investments in your equipment and supplies. When you select frames, consider retensionable types. Normal frames will work fine for a while and then the mesh will eventually loosen. This will not make them unusable, but they cannot be applied for detailed print jobs. A retensionable frame is easily tightened back to its original condition. It is a quick and simple operation. When ordering retensionable frames you may choose from several sizes and you can custom order sizes if needed.

There are many reasons to shop online for your screen printing supplies. Online providers offer many selections and options for your business. Look for a supplier with expedited delivery options and many years experience. Make sure to do business with a company that is known for its high quality customer service. This will make the entire process easy, fast, and efficient. You will save time as well as money.




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