CAUTION You can view your wishlist by creating or login account. They are added to ink, for example, to enhance wash fastness or extend open time in the screen or to adjust viscosities. The vellum positive is aligned and taped to the mesh, which then is exposed to light. 3805 Super Stretch Clear can be used as a foil adhesive, clear carrier for PVC or glass beads. There could also be a problem with your ink preparation. This will cause a tint or change to the ink color. 3805LF can be used as a foil adhesive, clear carrier for PVC or glass beads. 1 0 obj
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Choose Options. For use with classic inks only. Discover our 2020 Color Visionary Collection. Learn why color matters. Printers Choice Non-Phthalate Bright Stretch White Plastisol is an extremely bright white ink formulated to give excellent printability across a range of screen printing applications. A bleeding fabric use color with a low bleed white underlay while printing on. From the outside, screen printing may seem like a simple process. Thicker ink deposits have greater resistance and durability to repeated movement. Testing should be done for dye migration or . For opaque inks, mixing by weight is highly recommended. Continue and we'll create a gjs.co account for fast checkout, easy access to order history, event bookings and more. In order to transfer the image, you would need to use a bonding agent. TECHNICAL INFORMATION Additives in our industry especially when printing water base are . Large Volume Order. 3805 Super Stretch Clear can be used as a foil adhesive, clear carrier for PVC or glass beads. Garston offers popular mixing systems such asWilflex Epic Rio Inks. Its designed to be used as either an underbase on stretchy garments like spandex or as an additive for colors that need more flexibility. Always ensure any additive mixed into Excalibur plastisols is thoroughly mixed and test printed for desired effect prior to running production. Lancer Group International. Here at Garston, we take the time and effort to find the screen printing supplies you desperately need for your project or print shop. Also adding stretch additive to let the ink stretch when it's printed on stretchy fabrics. ES NPT Spandesol inks can be printed on Lycra Spandex (Nylon Lycra) to provide good stretch and softness to the design. Therefore, when printing on plastic, the ink is poured at one end of the screen printing screen, and a squeegee presses the ink film to the other end of the screen. Silicone ink is great to use when printing on garments that have a sublimated design on the garment. International Coatings 1199 Stretch Additive Access the International Coatings Color Chart Here 1199* Stretch Ink Additive can be easily mixed into Multipurpose, 700 Series or 1100 Series plastisols to produce increased elongation for printing onto Lycra, Spandex and other types of stretch fabrics. Theyre thixotropic in nature, meaning that the move movement, the better the results. Will reduce bleed resistance and opacity in inks. Fahrenheit. Contact Us Online. According to my co-worker Chris Skarstad, if a shop runs multiple tables of frame stretching/gluing at the same time, it is this type of assembly method that makes a two-part adhesive time-effective and highly efficient. The ink is then scraped through the screen mesh onto the plastic . This is a popular choice because instead of simply resting on top of the fibers on your print (like plastisol), this type of ink will saturate the fiber and dye the garment. Printers Choice stretch additive also lowers the overall cure temperature when mixed with plastisol inks, which can help when printing on temperature sensitive materials. Adding it to any ink that has low bleed properties will reduce that ink's ability to slow down or stop dye migration. Better pigment and more control over opacity. Increase elongation of Wilflex general purpose inks (GNS MX, SB) by adding 1part additive to 2 parts finished colour. Lay a bead of glue around the frame and spread evenly using a mini plastic squeegee. Inspiring and innovative screen printing inks designed to improve profitability and solve industry challenges. Specifications. By weight, 3 parts ink to 1 part additive. Rapid Cure Stretch Additive by Screen Print Direct is a low-temperature cure additive that will allow ink to cure seamlessly on garments without cracking. When you stir the ink before printing, itll result in better quality. You can use a press wash or wash out booth to help your inks evaporate quickly and not leave any residue behind. Works great for screen printing on cotton or polyester fabrics. This type of formula helps you make further adjustments. Tip: To add glitter and shine to the garment, create a second screen and print using a translucent, iridescent glitter flake ink, like the 155 Crystalina Shimmer (you can procure this from International Coatings). You need to make sure your machine is around 150C, and that it cures for about 2-3 minutes. 3010FF Stretch Additive. You want a thicker ink deposit, but using a blade that is too soft will not properly shear the ink. FN-INK Stretch is a low cure ink made primarily for low cure plastisol inks, but can be used in standard cure plastisol inks. Depending on the needs of the fabric, you may need to add more than 25% of the stretch additive into a color. An Additive is a substance added in small amounts to something else to improve, strengthen, or otherwise alter it. Can be easily mixed into Multipurpose, 700 series, or 1100 Series plastisols to produce increased elongation for Lycra, Spandex and other stretch fabric applications. QCM inks are high-opacity plastisol inks for manual or high-volume automatic printing. 2023 International Coatings | Privacy Policy | Terms & Conditions | Careers. We love seeing this stuff and how others are able to use the FN Specialties! 1199 is a Non-Phthalate (NP) product. Best results using a stretch additive are when using it with an athletic ink. Printing on stretchy garments? Start with adding FN-INK Stretch at a ratio of 10%-25% by weight to the ink. There are several things to consider about the garments themselves and how you plan to tackle them. The Screen Stretcher is designed to compensate for any variations in mesh elasticity. In general, additives cannot be printed by itself. Stretch Additive is recommended when printing on Lycra or Spandex materials, standard plastisol inks are not flexible enough for these substrates causing cracking or flaking. If bought in bulk, its also the most cost-effective. Instead of using an additional layer of white ink, you can achieve better opacity and quality on dark garments as well. We highly recommend our Rapid Cure plastisol ink collection. To stretch or re-stretch rapidly, here are the steps: Stretch the mesh to the required tension based on the mesh manufacturer's guidelines. You could be working with too high of a temperature. Stretch the mesh to the required tension based on the mesh manufacturers guidelines. ]}(`4,wKX{r[%Sc**VcShX8H. Wilflex Screen Printing Inks are more than just textile inks. To make a screen, the technician coats both sides of the mesh with emulsion. Special Use. Mesh: 110-230 Gel Temp: 140-145 F Cure Temp: 320 F Add up to 30% to improve stretch of oth * Please be aware of this fact when mixing and planning your print separations. Lay a bead of glue around the frame and spread evenly using a mini plastic squeegee. When possible, do a flood print. Add: 10-25% by weight - Addition in excess of 30% will affect opacity. With the popularity of athletic garments in todays fashion trends, print shops are seeing stretchy substrates make their way through the door. Its safe to use lead-free plastisol inks on childrens garments, and most plastisol inks are phthalate compliant or phthalate free. 3805 Super Stretch Clear used as a stretch additive, can increase the elongation properties of other plastisol inks. Using these suggestions screen printing onto sportswear should become a whole lot easier. Trying the PUFF next . The addition of the Zodiac, Union, Printop,QCM, MagnaColours, and Avient Specialty Inks brands allowed us to further continue our focus to become an innovative leader in specialty inks. Additional Screen Printing Prices Per Print Location BAGS-APRONS-FLATS: ADD $0.30 (A) Our super stretch additive is perfect for screen printing athletic apparel. International Coatings 1199LF Stretch Additive - 1 QT. Think about a puff additive, add 10%-20% to an ink for a puff effect. In fact, they must be heated in order to properly dry, and cannot dry in normal, room temperature. The raw screen has first been converted to dye using a printed pattern (on a transparent plastic sheet) and UV curable emulsion. Depending on time, economy, project, and production deadlines, the screen printer benefits from either of these types of frames and adhesives. It is awesome to hear how well the FN INK Stretch worked so well for you. Your payment information is processed securely. Water-based inks are inks that use water as the solvent base. We hope you enjoy your gjs.co membership. Test print should also be tested for opacity, colour accuracy, curing, adhesion, bleed-resistance, ink film thickness and desired look prior to beginning full production runs. Learn more Ink Size Add to cart FN-INK Stretch is a low cure ink, but its not a low bleed ink. Ink additives are good for altering the property of your current ink and allowing special effects printing. Our super stretch additive is perfect for screen printing athletic apparel. All rights reserved. Flash until its dry to the touch, then print the base white and colors. Testing should be done for dye migration or bleeding. From ease of use to opaqueness to the adhering stage, there are numerous benefits you can gain from using plastisol inks. Copyright & Legal Disclaimer Rapid Cure Stretch Additive by Screen Print Direct is a low-temperature cure additive that will allow ink to cure seamlessly on garments without cracking. One and two-part adhesive options can be used on both aluminum and wood screen frames. Thicker ink deposits take longer to reach full cure. Note - even when adding Fabric Stretch Additive to your inks, you may not stop the ink cracking where the print is overstretched by manual (size 8 on a size 12 person) or mechanical (rough washing machine) means. Dont use a plastisol additive with a water-based ink, and dont use a water-based additive for a plastisol ink. Stretch the print similarly to how a person wearing the garment would move. If youre using two-part inks like a nylon ink mixed with a catalyst, theyll last only a few hours. Depending on the fabric needs and design elements, you may need to print-flash-print the FN-INK Stretch base before over-printing the colors. There are a variety of inks you can use on cotton, but youll have to decide between the two main inks for textile printing, plastisol and water-based. Any contamination from other ink sources or non-approved additives could make Soft Stretch Clear test positive for restricted PVC's.-Print of Soft Stretch Clear can be ironed-Use Retarder MG 1-5% to help with open time in the screen Dwell time is dependent on the spot dryer used. Printers can use it as an underbase and/or mixed in with other colors or a base white, giving them options to find the best method for each unique job. High Stretch Additive . If you have registered with an incorrect email, simply signup again using the correct email address here and your previous account will be removed. Adding the additive to a low bleed ink does not guarantee bleed resistance. Speedball Screen Printing Inks As a pioneer in the formulation and manufacturing of safe and high-quality screen printing supplies, Speedball proudly provides screen printers of all ages and skill levels all that's needed to explore their creative processes. Caution: Adding too much curable reducer will reduce film strength and cancel any benefit from adding High Stretch Additive. If desired, you can modify it with a curable reducer at up to 5% by weight. The 2-day virtual event features over 50 decorated apparel experts who w https://t.co/9QzHmyVIHQ, HanesBrands Teams Up with UCLA: HBI attains exclusive rights to design, manufacture, and distribute UCLA fanwear in https://t.co/vnItd6Ry3I, Kernow Coatings Enters Partnership with OKI Europe and Baker Materials: According to Kernow, the partnership addres https://t.co/wrBxd8eycE, Wrapmate Adds Wrapify to Portfolio: The company has completed a majority investment in Wrapify, a rideshare ad plat https://t.co/AlEjNUlyPu. These inks are pre-mixed and available in a large selection of colors. It all depends on the type you look into Garston carries bothUnion AdditivesandWilflex additives. Store in a cool, well-ventilated location out of direct sunlight. Click the to see more product information. Web design by OfficeSmarts. Print and perform a wash test before production. FN-INK Stretch is a low cure product, but it remains stable at higher temperatures. Print onto 100% cotton through to 100% Polyester without fixers or synthetic additives Suitable for use with Fabric Ink Retarder Suitable for use with Fabric Stretch Additive Suitable for use with Fabric Ink Thickener Large colour range All colours can be intermixed to create custom colours and tints Left over ink is reusable You can use any emulsion with FN-INK Stretch. Remember, every decision you make regarding your business is crucial to your bottom line. We also supply most of our products in bulk, saving you more in the long-run. The underbase shouldnt be a considered a color of the design, it should simply be a minimal layering of ink that provides an opaque base. With over 50 years of industry experience, we can help you solve the most difficult challenges. As always, consult with your ink supplier for the ink series for printing on stretchy fabrics. Cotton is one of the most popular fibers for clothing and used in screen printing. 800-314-6390. 3 0 obj
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