In addition, it is also related to the Mesh size of the screen. Generally, the elongation rate of the high Mesh screen is higher than that of the low Mesh size.
The appropriate screen is also one of the important factors in multi-color fine printing to ensure the printing quality. Comparison of elongation rate of nylon and polyester Mesh in below table:
| Material | Mesh/cm | Mesh/inch | Elongation% |
| Polyester Mesh | 21-36 | 50-100 | 1 |
| 40-90 | 100-230 | 1.5 | |
| 95-120 | 250-300 | 2 | |
| 130-195 | 330-550 | 2.5 | |
| Nylon Mesh | 21-51 | 50-130 | 3-3.5 |
| 54-77 | 130-200 | 4-4.5 | |
| 81-95 | 200-250 | 4-4.5 | |
| 100-200 | 250-500 | 5-6 |
