Why DPI and mesh matter in textiles
In digital textile printing (sublimation, pigment, reactive), file resolution directly drives edge sharpness and color transitions. Verifying 150–300 DPI at the final print size before RIP reduces reprints and waste.
In screen print and some textile transfer workflows, mesh count (threads per inch) limits ink deposit and achievable detail. Open area percent and recommended halftone LPI help operators pick the right mesh.
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Quick reference
- Pixels = (cm ÷ 2,54) × DPI
- Effective DPI = piksel ÷ baskı boyutu (inch)
- Mesh open area = ((pitch − tel) / pitch)² × 100
- Halftone LPI ≈ mesh ÷ 4.5 (rule of thumb)