5Mil Waterproof Inkjet Clear Film Roll for Screen Printing Positives

Q: What is the mil thickness, and why does it matter?

Professional inkjet film is typically 4 mil or 5 mil thick. A thicker film provides better dimensional stability, preventing the film from warping or shrinking during high-volume printing, which ensures perfect registration for multi-color jobs.

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Thickness of PET Base	4 mil
Thickness of Coating	1 mil
Max Ink Density	3.8
Transmission Density	0.07
Haze（%）	19.54
Light Transmittance（%）	81.8
Ink Type	Pigment & Dye
Required Temperature for Optimum Performance	60 °F - 80 °F
Required Humidity for Optimum Performance	40% – 60% RH
Certificate	Download the MSDS at [Certificate ] section

Our 5mil waterproof inkjet positive film roll is designed for screen printing professionals who need sharp film positives, high-density blacks, and reliable stencil exposure. Compatible with dye and pigment inkjet printers, this clear waterproof film delivers fast drying performance and exceptional image detail

Ensure perfect performance by pairing this frame with our [High-Tension Aluminum Screen Printing Frames] and [Squeegee Blades] for optimal print results

Ideal For

Screen printing film positives (T-shirt shops, apparel decorators, garment printers)
Silk screen stencil creation and photo emulsion exposure
Halftone film and spot-color separations
Pad printing output
Offset prepress negatives and positives
Alternative photographic processes (cyanotype, platinum/palladium, gum bichromate)
PCB photo-resist imaging
Overhead projector transparencies for presentations and classrooms

✮SHL Waterproof Inkjet Film: Crafted from SHL Waterproof Inkjet Film, this transparent film offers superior water resistance, ensuring long-lasting durability and protection against moisture damage.

✮Optimal Temperature and Humidity: The best temperature for optimum performance is 20-25℃, and the best humidity is 40%-60%RH, ensuring consistent print quality and performance under ideal environmental conditions.

✮Fast Drying: With its fast-drying formulation, the inkjet transparent film allows quick turnaround times, reducing waiting periods and increasing productivity in printing workflows.

✮Compatibility: The film offers versatility and flexibility with all dye and pigment inks, allowing users to achieve optimal results with their preferred inkjet printers and inks.

✮Slightly Milky Appearance: While not crystal clear, the film boasts a milky appearance that enhances print contrast and clarity, ensuring vivid colours and sharp details in printed images and text.

✮Anti-Curl Technology: The film features anti-curl technology, preventing the edges from curling during printing and ensuring smooth feeding and output from inkjet printers

Thickness of PET Base	4 mil
Thickness of Coating	1 mil
Max Ink Density	3.8
Transmission Density	0.07
Haze（%）	19.54
Light Transmittance（%）	81.8
Ink Type	Pigment & Dye
Required Temperature for Optimum Performance	60 °F - 80 °F
Required Humidity for Optimum Performance	40% – 60% RH
Certificate	Download the MSDS at [Certificate ] section

Ensure perfect performance by pairing this frame with our [High-Tension Aluminum Screen Printing Frames] and [Squeegee Blades] for optimal print results

Ideal For

Screen printing film positives (T-shirt shops, apparel decorators, garment printers)
Silk screen stencil creation and photo emulsion exposure
Halftone film and spot-color separations
Pad printing output
Offset prepress negatives and positives
Alternative photographic processes (cyanotype, platinum/palladium, gum bichromate)
PCB photo-resist imaging
Overhead projector transparencies for presentations and classrooms

✮Fast Drying: With its fast-drying formulation, the inkjet transparent film allows quick turnaround times, reducing waiting periods and increasing productivity in printing workflows.

✮Compatibility: The film offers versatility and flexibility with all dye and pigment inks, allowing users to achieve optimal results with their preferred inkjet printers and inks.

✮Anti-Curl Technology: The film features anti-curl technology, preventing the edges from curling during printing and ensuring smooth feeding and output from inkjet printers

Frequently Asked Questions

Whether you're a beginner starting your first printing business or an established manufacturer upgrading your workflow, these answers will help you make informed decisions and operate your machine with confidence.

Waterproof film features a specialized microporous top coating that absorbs ink quickly and prevents it from smearing or "beading." This is critical for screen printing because it allows for a higher ink load (for darker blacks) while keeping the film dry to the touch immediately after printing.

You must print on the "coated" or "tacky" side. A quick professional tip is to dampen your thumb and touch a corner of the film; the side that feels sticky is the side that will accept the ink.

Yes, our premium waterproof film is engineered to be compatible with both water-based dye and pigment inks, making it suitable for almost all Epson, Canon, and HP inkjet printers used in the industry.

Professional inkjet film is typically 4 mil or 5 mil thick. A thicker film provides better dimensional stability, preventing the film from warping or shrinking during high-volume printing, which ensures perfect registration for multi-color jobs.

You can source high-quality film and get live technical assistance through our SHL LA Supply center in Los Angeles. Contact us at 562-203-5165 for bulk pricing and advice on optimizing your printer settings for the best exposure results.

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