Frames built for better prints

ScreenFrame

ScreenFrame makes aluminium screen-printing frames and stretches screens for garment printers who want steady tension and repeatable results. From Maitland, Cape Town, we serve printers across South Africa with custom work, bulk orders and practical support.

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Built for durability

Our aluminium screen-printing frames are made for repeat use in busy garment printing environments across South Africa.

Stretched for consistency

We tension screens carefully for dependable print quality, easier setup and fewer production surprises.

Practical for every printer

From start-up studios to established production shops, we offer frame options that suit real printing workflows.

Service you can trust

We focus on clear advice, reliable lead times and customer satisfaction from first enquiry to repeat orders.

Screen Printing Frames

A5 Test Frame

A compact aluminium frame for strike-offs, ink tests and short-run sampling.

A4 Sample Frame

A practical frame size for sample prints, labels and workshop training exercises.

A3 Graphic Frame

A versatile mid-size frame suited to chest prints, paper graphics and test production.

A2 Poster Frame

A larger frame for poster work, oversized graphics and broader image areas.

Youth Tee Frame

Sized for youth garments and smaller image placements with efficient screen handling.

Standard Tee Frame

An everyday production frame for common front and back garment prints.

Oversize Tee Frame

A larger garment frame for bold prints, fashion placements and expanded artwork areas.

Who We Frame For

Startup Print Shops

Frame options and practical support for new garment printers getting their first production workflow in place.

Home Based Printers

Compact frame solutions for hobbyists and side-hustle printers working from home studios.

School Print Clubs

Practical frame sizes for school projects, learner print clubs and supervised creative workshops.

Fashion Label Studios

Reliable screen frames for fashion labels producing branded apparel in short and repeat runs.

Uniform Suppliers

Production-ready frames for shops printing school, workwear and event uniform orders.

Event Merch Printers

Frame choices for fast-turn merchandise jobs, concert apparel and seasonal campaign runs.

Aluminium frames made for daily print shop use

Our work starts with aluminium frames that are built for garment printing, not general use. We supply new frames in standard and custom sizes, plus screen stretching for printers who need clean, consistent tension on every job. Whether you run a busy workshop in Johannesburg, a small studio in Durban or a home setup in Paarl, the aim is the same: a frame that holds its mesh properly and stays ready for the next print run.

Aluminium is a sensible choice for South African conditions. It handles coastal humidity in Cape Town and Gqeberha better than timber, and it is easier to keep clean after repeated ink work and washdowns. Our frames are made for everyday handling, stacking and transport, with sizes suited to garment decoration, sampling and bulk production.

What we supply for screen printers

We focus on the practical parts that keep a screen room moving. That includes new screen stretching, restretching of existing frames, mesh removal, adhesive application, frame cleaning and tension checks. If a frame has been standing around after a long load-shedding stint or a busy production week, we can inspect it and advise whether it needs a fresh stretch or a simple cleanup.

New Screen Stretching
Restretch Existing Frames
Mesh Removal
Frame Cleaning
Adhesive Application
Tension Checks
Frame Inspections
Custom Size Stretching
Bulk Screen Orders
Urgent Turnarounds

We also give screen care advice, because a well kept frame lasts longer and prints better. Small things matter here, like storing screens flat, keeping them out of direct sun and checking for edge wear before a big run.

How we work from enquiry to collection

Clients reach us through the enquiry form on our contact page, then we take it from there with clear next steps. We confirm the frame size, mesh requirements and turnaround needed, whether it is a single restretch or a bulk order for a production week. If you need pickup and return, we can arrange that too, especially for clients with regular work moving between workshops and print rooms.

Our team keeps the process practical and straightforward. Mandla Petersen oversees the business, while Ayesha Daniels manages production, Sibusiso Mthembu handles screen stretching, Bianca Jacobs looks after sales, Ruan van Wyk supervises the workshop and Lindokuhle Dlamini coordinates logistics. That means the person answering your order knows who is doing the work and when it will be ready, which saves time and avoids confusion.

Stories

Maitland Startup Order

A new local garment printer equipped its first manual setup with practical frame sizes and stretched screens.

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Where we serve printers across South Africa

We are based in Maitland, Cape Town and work with garment printers across the country. Our base supports local collections in Bellville and supply routes through Paarl, while deliveries go out to Johannesburg, Durban, Pretoria and Gqeberha. For many clients the best option is a steady restocking rhythm, so they can keep production moving without waiting on last-minute frame problems.

We serve a mix of print shops, clothing brands, hobby printers and contract decorators. Some need a few frames for sampling, others need larger batches for regular production. Either way, the job gets the same attention, because a screen that fits right can save ink, time and a lot of rework.

Maitland Workshop
Cape Town Supply
Johannesburg Deliveries
Durban Deliveries
Pretoria Deliveries
Gqeberha Deliveries
Bellville Collections
Paarl Supply Route

Since 2008, built around practical printing needs

ScreenFrame has been working since 2008, and that experience shows in the way we handle orders. We have seen how print shops change, how mesh requirements shift and how tight turnaround times can be when a job lands unexpectedly. Over the years we have learned that clients do not just need frames, they need dependable follow-through and honest advice when something is not worth redoing.

Being a long running local supplier means we understand the everyday pressures of South African printing. Power interruptions, coastal weather, courier delays and municipal timing can all affect production, so we keep our service practical. We aim to give clients a product that is ready for work, not something that needs extra fuss before it can go onto the press.

Why clients come back to ScreenFrame

Clients come back because they want consistent frames, fair handling and work that lasts. When a screen is stretched properly, the print sits cleaner on the garment, registration is easier to manage and the printer spends less time chasing faults. That is the kind of value people notice after the first order, then keep ordering from the same place.

We also keep things personal and responsive. If you need a custom size, a quick restretch or a bulk order for a busy season, we look at what is actually needed and not just what is easiest to sell. It is a simple approach, but it works. Good frames, clear communication and proper workshop control go a long way in this trade.

For printers who want reliable aluminium frames and screen stretching from a Cape Town team that understands local production pressures, ScreenFrame is ready to help.

From the journal

Why Frame Quality Matters

A look at how frame build quality affects print consistency, longevity and workshop confidence.

Choosing First Screen Sizes

Helpful advice for new printers selecting practical first frame sizes for garment work.

Benefits of Aluminium Frames

Why many garment printers prefer aluminium frames for repeat use and reliable handling.

When To Restretch Screens

Signs that a screen has reached the point where fresh mesh makes more sense.

Questions we get asked

Do you make custom size aluminium screen frames?

Yes. We stretch screens to custom sizes for garment printers, whether you need one frame or a larger batch for production.

Can you restretch existing frames?

Yes. We can remove old mesh, clean the frame, apply adhesive and fit fresh mesh if the frame is still in good condition.

Which areas do you serve?

We work from Maitland, Cape Town and supply clients in Cape Town, Johannesburg, Durban, Pretoria, Gqeberha, Bellville and Paarl.

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