FAQs – Screen Printing Supplies & Custom Silk Screens

We stock a comprehensive range across six main product categories:

• Silk screen frames – custom-manufactured and re-stretch service
• Silk screen printing binders – 16+ LSS-branded binders for every application
• Ready-mix screen printing inks – full Arch Colours range (Originals, Ultra Cover, Ultra Metallic, Pastel, Neon)
• Squeegees – square, round, and V-tip edges in soft, medium, and hard durometers, 6"–24"
• Fabric dyes – Procion, Disperse, Direct, Basic, Acid, Vat, and Nylomine ranges
• Pigment colours & metallic powders – Magnaprint Eco and Q-Print ranges
• Additives & chemicals – crosslinkers, retardant gel, finish concentrate, foil bond, discharge base, decrolin, and dyeing auxiliaries

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We stock three professional squeegee profiles, all with aluminium handles, available from 6" to 24" in three hardnesses:

• Square Edge Squeegee – consistent flat ink deposit; the standard choice for most textile printing. From £15.96.
• Round Edge Squeegee – pushes ink into uneven or thick fabric surfaces. From £16.74.
• V-Tip Edge Squeegee – precision V-tip for fine detail and specialty applications. From £16.74.

Durometer options: Soft SH65, Medium SH70, Hard SH80. For most textile screen printing, a 65–70 shore square-edge squeegee is the recommended starting point.

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• Crosslinker 100 – fast curing agent. From £15.97/250g.
• Crosslinker 500 – medium temperature curing. From £15.97/250g.
• Crosslinker 200 – low temperature curing for heat-sensitive substrates. From £28.63/250g.
• Retardant Gel Concentrate – prevents screen blocking and extends open time. £16.70/500g.
• Finish Concentrate – improves the handle of printed fabrics. From £6.66/250g.
• Foil Bond 40 Adhesive – water-based adhesive for foil effects. From £22.58/1kg.
• Discharge Base AB-AW – for discharge printing on dark garments.
• Decrolin – discharge agent for polyester, wool, and silk.

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• Low mesh (32–61T / 86–156 lpi) – heavy ink deposit on dark fabrics; ideal with LSS 2000 Opaque or LSS 5000 White Opaque
• Mid mesh (43–77T / 110–196 lpi) – general textile printing with LSS 1000 Universal or Aquaflex V2
• High mesh (90–120T / 230–305 lpi) – fine detail and paper printing with Paper Binder Acrylic Medium

If you are unsure, contact us and we will advise based on your project.

• LSS 1000 Universal – soft hand feel, all-round binder. From £10.06/1kg.
• LSS 2000 Opaque – high coverage for dark fabrics. From £18.28/1kg.
• LSS 4000 Metallic – for use with metallic powders. From £20.65/1kg.
• LSS 5000 White Opaque – premier high-coverage white. From £18.16/1kg.
• LSS 6000 Puff – 3D raised effect, formaldehyde-free. From £31.86/1kg.
• LSS 7000 Ultra Stretch – high elasticity for sportswear. From £37.46/1kg.
• LSS 8000 High Gloss – glossy finish prints. From £29.73/1kg.
• Aquaflex V2 – high-stretch, high-solids. From £21.78/1kg.
• Elastil Stretch Binder – elastic for stretchy fabrics. From £22.46/1kg.
• Super White FFC – premium white for deep-dyed fabrics. From £18.16/1kg.
• Pearl Binder – pearlescent shimmer. From £25.91/1kg.
• Bling Binder – pre-mixed metallic gold and silver. From £45.44/1kg.
• Flitter Binder FB – glitter adhesive. From £34.25/1kg.
• Puff X-3DP – advanced 3D puff paste. From £26.21/1kg.
• Suede Foam NF – suede texture finish. From £30.98/1kg.
• Paper Binder Acrylic Medium – for paper and card. From £16.13/500ml.

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• Originals – 40 premium colours. From £9.95/250g.
• Ultra Cover – 34 opaque colours for dark fabrics. From £17.50/250g.
• Ultra Metallic – 12 metallic colours. From £30.80/250g.
• Originals Pastel – 6 soft pastel colours. From £9.95/250g.
• Originals Neon – 7 vivid neon colours. From £9.95/250g.

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Print binders (our LSS range) are base mediums you mix with pigment colours to create any colour. Maximum flexibility and cost-effective for multi-colour studios.

Ready-mix inks (Arch Colours) come pre-mixed and are ideal when you want consistent colour out of the pot with no measuring.

Both systems are water-based, environmentally friendly, and compatible with the same mesh counts and heat curing processes.

• Puff & 3D – LSS 6000 Puff and Puff X-3DP
• Metallic – LSS 4000 Metallic, Bling Binder, Arch Colours Ultra Metallic
• Foil – Foil Bond 40 Adhesive
• Glitter – Flitter Binder FB
• Pearlescent – Pearl Binder
• Suede texture – Suede Foam NF
• High gloss – LSS 8000 High Gloss
• Discharge – Discharge Base AB-AW and Decrolin

• Procion Cold Water Dyes (MX) – for cotton, linen, cellulose. From £9.75/100g.
• Procion P Hot Water Dyes (SP) – for cotton, silk, wool. From £9.75/100g.
• Disperse Dyes – for polyester, acetate, nylon. From £9.75/100g.
• Direct Dyes – for cotton, linen, rayon. From £9.75/100g.
• Basic Dyes – for acrylic fibres. From £9.75/100g.
• Acid Milling Dyes – for wool, silk, nylon. From £9.75/100g.
• Acid Levelling Dyes – for protein-based fibres. From £9.75/100g.
• Nylomine Acid Dyes – for nylon and synthetics. From £9.75/100g.
• Vat Dyes – exceptional wash fastness on cotton. From £9.75/100g.

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• Cotton, linen, rayon – Procion Cold Water MX, Procion P, or Direct Dyes
• Wool & silk – Acid Milling or Acid Levelling
• Nylon & synthetic – Nylomine Acid Dyes
• Polyester & acetate – Disperse Dyes
• Acrylic – Basic Dyes
• Cotton (max wash fastness) – Vat Dyes

If you are unsure, contact us for advice.

• Magnaprint Eco Pigment Colours – highly concentrated, European compliant. From £5.10/50g.
• Q-Print Pigment Colours – vibrant, European compliant. From £5.10/50g.
• Metallic Powders – gold, silver, and other shades. From £14.45/250g. Mix at 12–20% with LSS 4000 Metallic Binder.

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Yes – custom silk screen frame manufacturing is one of our core specialities. We hand-stretch and build frames to your exact dimensions and mesh count in London, built for precision tension, durability, and consistent print quality.

Contact us to discuss your requirements or call 07768738801 to get a quote.

Our re-stretching service restores loose or worn-out silk screen frames to proper tension. Send your frames to us and we will re-tension the mesh to the correct specification. This is far more cost-effective than replacing frames and is especially popular with high-volume studios.

Get in touch or call 07768738801 to arrange your re-stretch.

Lead times vary depending on specifications and our current workload. We will always confirm turnaround when you enquire. For urgent orders, please let us know and we will do our best to accommodate you.

Contact us or call 07768738801 for a lead time on your specific order.

• A silk screen frame – contact us for a custom quote
• A squeegee – the square-edge SH65 for textiles, from £15.96
• Ink or binder + pigment – Arch Colours Originals (ready-mix) or LSS 1000 Universal with Magnaprint Eco pigments
• A heat source (heat press or domestic iron) to cure prints
• Retardant Gel Concentrate – slows ink drying in the screen

For a tailored starter kit, contact us. You can also browse our Starter Essentials – Under £20 collection.

• LSS 2000 Opaque – high-coverage, great for mock discharge. From £18.28/1kg.
• LSS 5000 White Opaque Paste – premier white base layer. From £18.16/1kg.
• Super White FFC – premium white for deep-dyed fabrics. From £18.16/1kg.
• Arch Colours Ultra Cover – 34 ready-mix opaque colours. From £17.50/250g.

Use a lower mesh count (32–61T) to maximise ink deposit on dark fabrics.

• LSS 7000 Ultra Stretch – highest elasticity, designed for sportswear. From £37.46/1kg.
• Aquaflex V2 – high-stretch, high-solids. From £21.78/1kg.
• Elastil Stretch Binder – elastic for stretchy fabrics. From £22.46/1kg.

For additional wash durability, add one of our crosslinkers before printing.

Browse our online store, add items to your cart, and check out. We accept all major payment methods. For custom frame orders or specialist enquiries, contact us first for a quote.

• Standard delivery – typically 2–3 working days
• Express delivery – next working day for orders placed before our daily cut-off

Delivery charges are calculated at checkout. Custom and re-stretched frames may have a slightly longer lead time, confirmed when you order.

Please contact us directly or call 07768738801 to arrange a convenient collection time.

Our standard delivery is for UK orders. If you are based outside the UK, please contact us to discuss international shipping options.

We accept returns within 14 days of purchase for unopened products in their original condition. Custom-made orders (including bespoke silk screen frames) are non-returnable.

If your order arrives damaged or incorrect, contact us within 48 hours of receipt with photographs and we will resolve it promptly.

Email andy@londonscreenservice.co.uk or call 07768738801.

Yes – we work with professional studios, colleges, and trade customers regularly. Binders and dyes are available in larger quantities for volume buyers.

Call 07768738801 or email andy@londonscreenservice.co.uk to discuss pricing and terms.