- Screen printing as a custom apparel decorating technique continues to grow in popularity
- China represent a fast-growing market for industry screen-printing mesh
According to a recently released report from research firm Strategic Packaging Insights, the global screen printing mesh market was valued at $765.40 million in 2025 and is projected to reach $1.34 billion by 2034, growing at a CAGR of 6.4 between 2026 and 2034. These figures include mesh sales a range of different industries, including textiles, electronics and graphics.
With respect to the decorated apparel industry, Strategic Packaging Insights’ Screen Printing Mesh Market Size, Future Growth and Forecast 2034 report states: “The versatility and cost-effectiveness of screen-printing mesh make it a preferred choice for high-volume production, especially in the textile industry. Additionally, advancements in mesh technology, such as the development of high-tension and durable materials, are expected to further boost market growth. The market is also witnessing a shift towards eco-friendly and sustainable printing solutions, which is likely to create new opportunities for manufacturers.”
DTF and DTG Pose a Challenge to the Screen-printing Mesh Industry
At the same time, report says the screen printing mesh market faces a number of challenges in the form of regulatory restrictions on the use of certain chemicals in printing processes it facilitates and the growing availability of various alternative printing technologies, including direct-to-film (DTF) and direct-to-garment (DTG).
That said, the report emphasizes, “The potential for growth remains substantial, particularly in emerging markets where industrialization and urbanization are driving demand for printed materials.”
In addition, the report says, “The screen printing mesh market presents numerous opportunities, particularly in the textile industry, where the demand for customized and high-quality prints is on the rise…additionally, the increasing popularity of eco-friendly and sustainable printing practices is creating opportunities for manufacturers to develop innovative mesh materials that reduce environmental impact.”
U.S. Screen-printing Mesh Market Remains Dominant
Among the major companies cited as part of the report are Saati, NBC Meshtec, Bopp, Sefar, Trelleborg, Mativ, A.L. Wilson, Asada Mesh, NBC Industries, and Nittobo. In terms of the markets the represent, the United States is cited as a leading player, with a market size of approximately $250 million and a CAGR of 5 percent. China is also singled out as significant market, with a market size of around $200 million and a CAGR of 7 percent, the latter owing to the country’s continued rapid industrialization and urbanization.
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