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15 UK Screen Print Suppliers You Should All Know About

posted by Robyn Pitts February 7, 2024

Whether you’re looking for water-soluble ink, a new squeegee, or a carousel station, we’ve got you covered with our list of 15 of the best screen print suppliers in the UK. From a DIY home set up, to a professional large-scale studio, these top suppliers are here to tick off every item on your screen printing shopping list.

1. Art2Silkscreen

Art2Silkscreen offer a wide range of screen printing supplies including inks, screens, exposure units, and more. Whether you’re a novice or a seasoned professional, they provide products for screen printing artists at all levels. Their products and equipment have been used for merchandising famous artists such as Ed Sheeran, Radiohead, Jonas Blue and also various renowned Youtube Vloggers.

2. Screen Print WorldWith a team that have over 100 years of hands-on experience in screen printing supplies and equipment, Screen Print World are a go-to for inks, screens, squeegees and more. They also offer a second-hand range that includes used manual presses, dryers, and exposure units, all of which comes with a full service. Their live chat feature is great for those who need guidance or advice on the best product for them.

3. Matrix InkMatrix Ink are a leading supplier of screen printing consumables. Not just market leaders, they are innovators. Teaming up with Magna Colours, they supply both top-quality consumables and an exciting education program. From inks to accessories, they’ve got it all. Their education program, created with industry experts, provides the latest techniques and insider tips. Whether you’re a beginner or a pro, their friendly team of experts are there to support.

4. MHM Direct GBSpecialising in automatic screen printing presses and conveyor dryers, MHM Direct were formed with a desire to introduce quality and consistency into a fledgling market. In 1996 they joined forces with Austrian manufacturer MHM and are now responsible for over 700 machines in the UK alone, not to mention their extensive consultancy work in over 70 countries worldwide. Their portfolio of products brings together brand names including MHM, Tesoma, Brother, Calmatech, Zentner Systems, Exile Technologies, ASPE, Fujifilm Sericol, and International Coatings.

5. George WeilGeorge Weil offer screen printing inks and equipment, but are best-known for their Selectasine system. Combine the Selectasine ECO Pigments with a choice of binders to create a range of screen printing inks. The concentrated colours and flexibility of the system have made these pigments very popular with schools, colleges, and the performing arts. George Weil keep a large quantity of the Selectasine Pigments and Binders in stock at all times and delivery is within 1-3 working days.

6. Wicked Printing StuffSuppliers of a comprehensive range of screen printing supplies and essentials, Wicked Printing Stuff were the first online trading site for screen printers in the UK, making their prices transparent to customers. Mainly focused on T-Shirt Screen Printing Equipment, over time they widened the scope of their offering. Their site provides a wide range of options when choosing products, recognising individual needs.

7. ScreenstretchScreenstretch offer a wide range of screen printing supplies to businesses, schools, colleges, artists, printmakers, hobbyists, and those starting out in screen printing at home. Their range includes a variety of screen printing supplies such as squeegee blades, inks, and mesh. They also offer a frame recovering service and are the UK’s largest manufacturers of wood and aluminium screen printing frames.

8. AdelcoSpecialising in conveyor drying systems and automatic screen printing presses, Adelco have been in the industry for over 50 years. Utilising the latest manufacturing techniques and component parts from top rated suppliers such as Siemens and Honeywell, Adelco remain at the forefront of garment printing and curing technology. They have hundreds of dryer and printing installations across the Globe, many of which have been operating in daily production for decades.

9. Lawrence Art SuppliesProviding a range of screen printing supplies including aluminium framed screens and inks, Lawrence Art Supplies have both an online store and physical shop in Hove, Sussex. They stock a wide range of Cranfield Ink, Stones, and Speedball printmaking materials which are mostly are held in stock at their warehouse for immediate despatch throughout the UK.

10. Squeegee & InkSqueegee & Ink offer pre-exposed screens, custom film positives, tutorials, and other screen printing supplies. They make the process easy with a 5 working day turnaround and their “screen print at home shopping list” which includes squeegees, inks, press, and adhesive.

11. Sunlight StencilsWith over 40 years experience in the industry, Sunlight Stencils sell a variety of screen printing supplies suitable for all screen printers, including UV exposure units and inks. They offer a stencil that can be exposed using sunlight and water that can be developed all year round using an affordable UV led exposure unit. From pre-coated stencils and custom made stencils, to Aluminium screens, wooden squeegees and inks, they have just what you need.

12. Hunt The MoonKnown for their DIY screen printing kits and supplies, Hunt the Moon are a registered B Corp with sustainability at their core. For every Hunt The Moon product they sell, they plant a tree on Biak Island in Indonesia. With a screen exposure service, and a site full of tips, tricks, and guides, head to their online store to make your screen printing process easy.

13. Pyramid Screen ProductsProviding a full range of genuine quality products sourced from market leaders such as Alkemi and Rutland, Pyramid Screen Products one of the UK’s leading suppliers of screen printing supplies. From screen printing screens and textile printing machines, to plastisol inks, they’ve got it all covered!

14. HandprintedHandprinted has been trading online since 2003. Set up by Shirley: a printmaker and teacher, they have a physical base in Bognor Regis with a shop downstairs and a print studio upstairs. Their online screen printing range includes inks for paper and textiles, custom exposed screens, and solutions and sundries.

15. Screen Ink and Solvent Supplies (SISS)SISS is the UK’s largest distributor to the screen printing industry. Their relationships with major ink manufacturers allow them recommend the most appropriate solution for you. They offer a colour matching service to any pantone or physical colour, screen restretching, consulting, and training.