Thermal Screen

Thermal Screen Printing is an innovative screen print process, similar to traditional screen printing. Thermal screen is imaged through a heat and light process, eliminating the need for the emulsions, exposure units and chemical cleaners associated with the traditional method. Thermal screen printing uses a durable, fine polyester mesh screen which has a thin, clear film backing. Feeding the thermal screen next to carbon based artwork (laser print, photocopy, carbon pen drawing) through a thermofax screen imager will produce an imaged screen in a few seconds. The plastic film burns away from when the carbon in the artwork is heated by way of lamp and glass roller.

Screen Printing with Thermal Screens is our most cost-effective printing method, after initial start up cost, using water based ink, you can make several hundred prints for just a few pennies per print. Similar to traditional screen printing, thermal screen printing is a much easier and greener way to image your designs onto fabrics, wood, leather or paper.