What the Shop Frame Set includes
The Shop Frame Set is a coordinated set of production-size aluminium frames for garment printers who want one reliable group of screens for everyday work. Instead of mixing odd sizes and worn frames, you get a planned set that covers common artwork sizes, flash curing stops and multi-colour setups. Each frame is made for repeated stretching and normal workshop handling, with a neat finish that cleans down quickly after use.
This set is a good fit for shops in Cape Town, Johannesburg, Durban, Pretoria and Gqeberha where daily output matters and frames must stay square under repeated use. It also helps if you run limited storage space, because one set is easier to manage than a pile of mismatched stock.
- Aluminium construction for light handling and long service life
- Coordinated frame sizes for production planning
- Suitable for garment printing, sample work and repeat orders
- Easy to restretch when mesh life starts to drop
Where the set suits best
The Shop Frame Set is made for garment printers who want order in the workshop and less faffing about between jobs. It suits small print shops doing club wear, promotional tees, school orders and reprints, as well as hobbyists who have outgrown mixed, second-hand frames. In Maitland, where space and turnaround time both matter, a tidy set can make the whole room easier to run.
It is also practical if you need to stretch screens for local deliveries into Bellville, Paarl or across the city, because matched frames are easier to pack, label and keep track of. If your work includes urgent turnarounds, a set like this reduces the chance of a screen mismatch just when you are under pressure.
- Garment printers with repeat production work
- Workshops with limited drying and storage space
- Shops that run many small orders in a week
- Businesses that need consistent screen sizes for fast set-up
Installation, handling and workshop requirements
No special power or gas supply is needed for the frame set itself. The frames are workshop items, so the main requirement is a clean area for stretching, drying and inspection. If you are doing your own fitting with adhesives, make sure the workspace is ventilated and that you have enough bench room for alignment and cure time. A level surface helps, otherwise you end up chasing the square on every second frame, which wastes time.
For shops that prefer to outsource the stretching, ScreenFrame can handle new screen stretching, restretch existing frames, mesh removal, adhesive application and tension checks from our Maitland workshop. Pickup and return can be arranged, and deliveries can be sent to major centres and route areas across South Africa.
- No electricity, gas or fuel supply required for the frames
- Best handled in a dry, dust-controlled area
- Ventilation recommended when adhesives are used
- Useful for workshops managing load-shedding without stopping frame prep
Care, cleaning and re-tensioning
Good frame care starts with keeping old ink and adhesive build-up off the aluminium before it hardens. After printing, wash the screen properly, inspect the corners and check that the frame is still true. If a screen has dropped tension or the mesh is damaged, it is usually better to restretch than keep forcing print quality out of it. That saves time later and helps with sharper prints, especially on fine detail or solid blocks of colour.
In coastal areas, salt in the air can affect workshop surfaces and storage conditions, so wipe the frames dry before stacking and keep them off damp floors. In inland areas, dust and heat can be the bigger issue. Either way, regular checks keep the set working longer and prevent costly rework. It’s a small habit, but it pays off over time.
- Clean frames after each run to remove ink and residue
- Store flat or in a controlled stack to avoid warping stress
- Check tension, mesh condition and frame corners regularly
- Book restretching before the screen starts giving soft edges
What to confirm before you place an order
Before you order, check your press size, platen layout and the sort of work you print most often. Measure the artwork area you actually use, not only the overall garment size, because that tells you which frame sizes will earn their keep. If you are building stock for a growing shop, it is worth thinking ahead to the next six months rather than only this week’s orders, ekse you end up short on the sizes you use most.
Tell us whether you need new screen stretching, restretch existing frames, bulk screen orders or urgent turnarounds. If you are based in Cape Town, Johannesburg, Durban, Pretoria or Gqeberha, let us know whether you need workshop collection or delivery. You can send your request through the enquiry form on our contact page and we will come back with the right size mix for your setup.
- Press dimensions and platen spacing
- Typical artwork sizes and garment types
- Need for custom sizes, bulk supply or urgent turnaround
- Collection point or delivery area
Key facts
| Frame material | Aluminium |
|---|---|
| Use | Screen-printing for garment decoration |
| Order type | Coordinated set of production sizes |
| Finish | Workshop-ready, easy to clean |
| Service options | New stretching, restretching, cleaning and tension checks |
| Supply areas | Cape Town, Johannesburg, Durban, Pretoria, Gqeberha and route deliveries |
