Aiming at the new century with screen printing / Along with the development of the science, new technology has been developed in various fields. New substrates have been developed for various purposes. Leisure and sports goods are such examples. New materials with better durability and resistance are developed for sports and leisure goods. New screen printing inks are also developed to catch up with such trend. Research and development will be continued constantly for the future.
Watch: Watch needs not only the function of showing time but also resistance to water and shock. Screen printing technology is used in liquid crystal display. Frisbee: Screen printing is used for vinyl chloride substrates such as frisbees and bike caps for road race. These applications need resistance to rain and sweat. Kendo (Japanese fencing): One of the Japanese traditional sports is kendo. The material has been changing form bamboos to carbon graphite nowadays. Screen printing can be printed even on such new substrates.
Ice hockey: One of the popular winter sports is ice hockey. Strong shock is inevitable in this sport. Screen printing is used here too. Golf: Screen printing is used for golf bags made of many kinds of substrates such as leather, synthetic leather and nylon. Also screen printing is used for woods and iron clubs by curved surface printing. Skating board: Screen ink can be printed on both colorful wooden skating boards made of wood and surfboards that require water proofness.
JASPS (JAPAN ASSOCIATION OF SCREEN PRINTING SUPPLIERS)