Screen Printing Materials

Ink-receptive and durable materials for screen printing signage, billboards, advertising displays, and more. (NAICS 3231)

When it comes to screen printing, plastics are a preferred material. Plastics offer excellent printability, durability, transparency, versatility, and resistance to weathering. They provide a smooth surface for vibrant and precise prints, withstand wear and tear, allow for see-through elements, can be flexible or rigid, and resist chemicals and weathering. Plastics such as PVC and styrene allow for high-quality, long-lasting prints in various applications like indoor and outdoor signage or banners.

Properties

Ink-receptive surfaces
Great weatherability
Various opacities
Durable
UV-resistant

Applications

Indoor and outdoor signage
Banners
Labels and decals
Billboards
Point-of-Purchase displays
Advertising displays
Posters

Industries

Advertising
Signage and graphics
Printing
Packaging
Art
Industrial

Screen Printing Materials Overview

What plastics are used for screen printing?

Different types of plastics are used for screen printing depending on the application or project requirements. These plastics include:

PET is a popular choice for screen printing. Known for its excellent clarity, transparency, and dimensional stability, PET films are often used as the substrate for printing labels, decals, and graphics.

PVC is another versatile and widely used plastic seen in screen printing. Its good durability, chemical resistance, and excellent ink adhesion make it a great fit for printing signs, banners, and displays.

Polypropylene (PP) is a flexible plastic with good chemical resistance and low moisture absorption. It is often used in screen printing for applications such as packaging, bags, and promotional materials.

Acrylic also known as PMMA, is a clear plastic that provides excellent optical clarity and has great resistance to weathering, making it suitable for outdoor signage and displays.

Polycarbonate is a strong and extremely impact-resistant plastic. In screen printing, polycarbonate is used for applications that require durability and toughness, such as panels, nameplates, and industrial graphics.

Styrene is another rigid plastic that is widely used for screen printing applications. It offers good ink adhesion and is a cost-effective material. Styrene sees use in point-of-purchase displays, signs, and promotional items.

Materials for screen printing applications fall under NAICS codes #323111, 323113, and 323117.

Screen Printing Materials Resources & PDFs

WARNING: The products on this page can expose you to chemicals including Ethyl acrylate, CAS 140-88-5, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.p65warnings.ca.gov.

WARNING: The products on this page can expose you to chemicals including Styrene, CAS 100-42-5, which are known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.p65warnings.ca.gov.

WARNING: The products on this page can expose you to chemicals including Bisphenol A, CAS 80-05-7, which are known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.p65warnings.ca.gov.

WARNING: The products on this page can expose you to chemicals including Polyvinyl Chloride, CAS 9002-86-2, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.p65warnings.ca.gov.

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