Wet Processing

Rotary Printing Repeat Size to Screen Matcher

A repeat that does not divide the circumference leaves a visible seam once per revolution.

Screen Engraving stock
mm

Common sizes: 640, 819, 914, 1018 mm

Design Artwork repeat
mm

Seamless Repeat Size

— mm

Nearest repeat that divides the circumference exactly

Fit Analysis

Repeats per Revolution (raw)
— no.
Whole Repeats Used
— no.
Adjustment to Design
— mm
Distortion Introduced
— %

Distortion beyond about 3% is visible on geometric designs, though florals absorb more. Choose a different screen circumference before stretching the artwork further.

Rotary Printing Repeat Size to Screen Matcher — free, with the formula and a worked example, at Textile School.