To be mixed with 5 - 10ml pigment for colour!


PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Opaque water based ink for textile printing. Ready to use. Ecological.

APPLICATION FIELDS

Water based ink indicated for:

textile direct printing on light and dark fabrics, ready-to-wear or pre-cut articles. Suitable for cotton, jersey, lycra and other natural and synthetic fabrics.

GENERAL & TECHNICAL FEATURES

• High opacity on dark substrates

• Excellent printability

• Soft touch

• Low tack

• No drying on the screen

• PVC, formaldehyde and phthalate free

• Heavy metal free

• APEO free

• Soluble in water

• Complies with OEKOTEX STANDARD 100

• Complies with all most restrictive ecological regulations in textile market

PREPARATION

Ready to use Opaque Base can be diluted with TEXPRINT THINNER (maximum percentage of 5%) for a better stability on the screen especially in case of hot room temperature.

PRINTING

When Opaque Base is mixed with standard pigment colours it can be printed with screens up to 90 mesh (th/cm).

In order to obtain the best colour opacity and brightness, during printing, it is recommended to adjust the off of contact, the inclination and the pressure of the squeegee at their best.

For the best opacity of Opaque Base standard colours it is suggested to use a 60/65 shores squeegee.

CURING

To achieve the best washing resistance, it is necessary to cure Opaque Base in a tunnel dryer at 130-140°C for 2-3 minutes.

Tip; use a heavy flood and it will stay open in the screen longer