Aluminium Frames Built for Garment Printing
Our screen printing frames are made for garment work, where repeat use, firm mesh tension and easy handling matter every day. ScreenFrame supplies aluminium frames that suit manual and production printing set-ups, from small runs in a home workshop to busy rooms handling larger order volumes.
Aluminium is a practical choice for South African conditions. It handles coastal humidity in Cape Town better than untreated timber, and it is easier to keep clean after ink, adhesive and wash-up work. The result is a frame that stays lighter in hand, resists warping and gives you a steadier print surface over time.
How to Choose the Right Frame Size
The right frame depends on your garment size, artwork area and the press or table you use. A small frame is useful for left chest logos and numbered prints, while larger frames suit full front designs, oversized graphics and longer production runs. If you print across different garment types, a mixed set often gives the best value.
- Choose a standard size for everyday jobs and quick setup.
- Choose a larger frame when you need more image area or fewer screen changes.
- Choose custom sizing when your artwork, press bed or workshop setup needs a exact fit.
- Check the frame depth and mesh tension needs before ordering stretch work.
Standard Sizes, Large Formats and Custom Orders
ScreenFrame offers a range of frame options for printers across South Africa, including standard sizes, large-format frames and workshop-ready sets. If your work shifts between small branding jobs and bigger garment orders, we can help you match frame size to the way you print, not just the size on paper.
Custom screen stretching is useful when your production line has fixed dimensions, or when you want consistent screen packs for a team. We also handle bulk screen orders for printers who need matching units for multiple stations. That keeps things neater in the workshop and makes day-to-day sorting much easier.
- Standard sizes for common garment decoration jobs
- Large-format options for bigger artwork and wider print areas
- Custom stretched screens for set presses and special projects
- Bulk supply for print shops, studios and training rooms
What Our Workshop Checks Before Dispatch
Each frame or stretched screen is handled with care before it leaves our Maitland workshop. We check the frame, clean it where needed and make sure the mesh is seated properly. If you have existing frames, we can remove old mesh, clean the unit and apply adhesive again before restretching, so the frame can be put back into service instead of being replaced too soon.
We also do tension checks and frame inspections for printers who want a second opinion before a busy season or a bulk run. That helps spot loose mesh, damaged corners or signs of wear before they turn into poor prints and wasted ink.
Supplies for Shops in Cape Town and Beyond
From Maitland we support garment printers in Cape Town, Johannesburg, Durban, Pretoria and Gqeberha, with collections and deliveries arranged to suit the order. We also serve Bellville collections and the Paarl supply route, which helps local workshops keep stock moving without waiting too long.
Because many print rooms work around load-shedding, storage and turnaround time matter. If you need pickup and return, or urgent turnaround on a set of frames, our team can help plan the job around your schedule. That makes it easier to keep printing when orders are already lined up.
- Maitland Workshop for local handling and stretching work
- Cape Town Supply for nearby printers and studios
- Johannesburg, Durban, Pretoria and Gqeberha deliveries
- Bellville collections and Paarl supply route support
Support for Better Screen Life and Cleaner Printing
Good frames are only part of the job. Screen care also affects print quality, so we offer practical advice on cleaning, storage and handling. If screens are left in damp spaces, or stacked badly after a long shift, the mesh and adhesive can suffer. That is especially important for coastal areas where humidity can build up quickly.
We help printers keep their equipment usable for longer with frame cleaning, mesh removal, adhesive application and advice on day-to-day screen care. It is simple work, but it saves time and money when you are trying to keep a production line moving and customers waiting for finished garments.