The are two ways to produce high-quality textile printing screens by using state-of-the-art direct laser engraving or laser exposing technology. These are two different pre-treatment processes with unique steps and advantages.

Direct Laser Engraving is a single-step dry process. Simply engrave your coated and polymerized screen with your desired design and print. This sustainable and simple process eliminates water usage and costly consumables like film or ink.

The laser exposing technology, a wet process, is requiring drying and water consumption, resulting in higher water and energy costs.

Key Takeaways:

• Direct laser engraving is more sustainable than laser exposing because:
  • Fewer process steps
  • No water usage
  • Less energy usage
• Cost-effective advantages include:
  • Lower additional investment cost due to fewer process steps and more automated tasks
  • Lower operational costs, with your initial investment paying off within a few years

Direct Laser Engraving is the easiest and most sustainable process for textile screen production and can greatly benefit your working process and the quality of your printed designs by reducing your carbon footprint in the pre-printing stage.

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