This process involves utilizing screen printing mesh that has already undergone the exposure and development stages necessary to create a stencil. The screens arrive ready for immediate use with inks, eliminating the initial, often complex and time-consuming steps of coating, exposing, and washing out the image. For example, a business could order screens pre-imaged with a specific logo, enabling them to begin printing merchandise directly upon arrival.
Adopting this methodology offers several advantages. It reduces equipment investment, lowers the learning curve for new users, and streamlines the production workflow. Historically, the preparation of screens was a specialized skill, making this service particularly valuable to smaller operations or those with limited resources. The availability of prepared screens allows businesses to focus on printing and less on the intricacies of stencil creation.
