The number of different mesh and their meaning

You will notice that different companies have  different sizes available. If the number of grids is quite close, such as the  difference between 155 and 156, 196 and 200, or 81 and 86, the difference is  negligible so that it has no effect on your final result. Since silk screen  printing involves many variables, we cannot tell you exactly which screen  print mesh size are used for which applications. However, we can provide  you with a general overview of the sizes used for certain types of printing.
 110 mesh screen printing mesh
 The two most standard mesh sizes are 110 and 156.  The 110 mesh will lay a fairly thick ink layer. This grid is very suitable for  text letters and larger spot color designs. It is also the recommended grid for  your base plate because you only need to perform one pass, which speeds up  production. 156 mesh will leave a moderate amount of ink, but it can provide  more detail to your image.
 38 mesh
 With grid numbers below 110, they are most  commonly used for specialty printing. You will see that the main place where  the number of grids used is less is for glitter and shimmer inks. These inks  are specially made and contain glitter flakes to provide the desired  appearance. If your mesh count is too high, these flakes may get stuck in the  screen mesh and will not fall on the shirt. The glitter ink has larger, more  pronounced flakes, while the shimmer ink will have smaller particles to provide  a more subtle appearance. The 36 mesh size is ideal for glitter inks, but you  can reach 64 mesh. For flash, it is recommended to use 86 mesh.