Mesh Count

Mesh Count

Mesh count refers to the number of threads per inch in a screen used for screen printing.

Different mesh counts are used for different applications: finer mesh counts are used for detailed prints and larger mesh counts for bolder, less detailed designs. The mesh count can significantly impact the appearance and quality of the final printed image. Understanding the appropriate mesh count for a particular project is crucial for both amateur and professional screen printers.


Other words in the glossary


Building your collection? We can help.


Your questions, answered

Parra's studio, with Parra at the centre, his back to the camera as he works on the large painting takes centre stage, showing a faceless blue woman in a striped dress, painted in red, purple, blue and teal. The studio is full of brightly coloured paints, with a large window on the right and a patterned rug across the floor under the painting.