Hi-Dro Polyester Mesh for Screen Printing Frames – Surface Treated Mesh for Water-Based Printing Improve ink flow, print detail, and stencil performance with Polyester Mesh for Screen Printing Frames, professional Hi-Dro polyester mesh engineered specifically for water-based screen printing applications. SAATI Hi-Dro mesh is a high modulus, low elongation monofilament polyester mesh featuring a proprietary plasma surface treatment designed to optimize water-based ink printing performance. The mesh uses thinner thread diameters while maintaining the same mesh count, helping improve ink deposit and print detail. Designed for textile screen printing, Hi-Dro mesh provides excellent stencil adhesion, improved printability, better ink flow, and reduced stencil breakdown during production. Optimized for Water-Based Ink Printing Water-based printing often requires mesh capable of maintaining smooth ink flow while preserving fine detail and stencil durability. Hi-Dro mesh was developed specifically to address these challenges through optimized mesh geometry and advanced surface treatment technology. The plasma-treated surface also eliminates the need for degreasing pretreatment before stencil coating, helping simplify screen preparation workflow. Features & Benefits High modulus low elongation polyester mesh Surface treated specifically for water-based ink printing Improved ink flow and printability Optimized mesh geometry with precise mesh openings Excellent antistatic properties Long-lasting plasma surface treatment No degreasing pretreatment required before coating Superior stencil adhesion and durability Reduced stencil breakdown during long print runs Excellent coverage on dark garments Less stencil cleaning during production Compatible with photopolymer, dual-cure, diazo emulsions, and capillary films Common Applications Water-based textile printing Fine detail and halftone printing High-detail garment decoration Discharge and specialty printing Long production print runs Manual and automatic screen printing Improved Detail & Ink Deposit Hi-Dro mesh uses thinner thread diameters compared to standard mesh, helping improve open area and ink transfer while maintaining excellent image fidelity. SAATI’s comparison images show improved detail reproduction and better halftone fidelity compared to conventional mesh, especially when printing white ink on dark garments. Ideal For Professional screen printing shops Water-based ink printers Apparel decorators Fine detail textile printing High-end fashion printing Manual and automatic press operations