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Gilligan:
Maybe this is too basic of a question for this section and if so just move it  over to where it best suits or just delete it.

I will be printing some of my first shirts (FINALLY).. I won't actually be exposing screens yet LOL... one step at a time.  I'll have my contract guy help me with that.

But which screens do I bring, the 110's or the 155's?

The job is a simple black text on natural tees.  Probably 1/2 inch to 1 (maybe 1.5) inch letters.  Probably Copper Plate Gothic Bold http://new.myfonts.com/fonts/bitstream/copperplate-gothic/bold/.

Frog:
Today, in many shops 110's are pretty much relegated to the precious sought-after one hit opaques, or some metallics or other special effect inks. In other shops, like Homer's, they are used as doorstops.
At any rate, if 155 is the finest or highest mesh you have, that's what you'll be using for your black ink.
In my shop, on my manual, I generally use from 180 to 230 for this type of job.

I do still like 110's for white on dark fleece.

Gilligan:
So even white on black I should be using 155 and not 110?

Denis Kolar:

--- Quote from: Gilligan on August 12, 2011, 09:45:24 AM ---So even white on black I should be using 155 and not 110?

--- End quote ---
Yes, I have learned a lesson few months ago.
The print looks a lot better, you do not loose too much coverage, it is opaque enough and it has a lot softer feel to it.
I sold half of mine 110 after that and bought a few more 155.

Gilligan:
I'm using Union Soft HS black and Rutland ML9232 Maximum Plus White low bleed white.

Will I need to thin any of these any?

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