How to Choose the Right Screen Printing Platen for Your Press
Selecting the right platen impacts print quality, efficiency, alignment, and consistency on manual or auto setups.
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Selecting the right platen impacts print quality, efficiency, alignment, and consistency on manual or auto setups.
Garment styles, fabrics, and print locations change fast. Versatility is the advantage that keeps shops profitable.
DTG/DTF are powerful, but reliability and repeatability still win when you’re running jobs day after day.
Material choice matters. Learn why plywood performs better for custom builds and platen tops in real shops.
Both have strengths — the real win is combining a solid foundation with customizable tops.
Grow without buying full platen sets for every job type. Add tops and keep your foundation consistent.
A quick breakdown of why foundation stability matters more than most printers realize.
More freedom, more value, more versatility — without sacrificing durability or performance.
Customizable platen systems unlock new revenue, speed up production, and help shops stay ahead of trends.
A hybrid approach maximizes versatility, durability, and return on investment for most manual shops.
Upgrade or replace without OEM pricing. Solid foundation + customizable tops for popular manual presses.