Plastisol Ink and Additives

WPS is an official distributor of Union Inks - we sell the full range of Maxopake, Mixopake, Solvent based inks and Additives. Click here to access the Union Inks colour chart. Check out our ink range on the website or call us on 01474 709009.
 

Plastisol inks are widely used in garment printing because they are easy to print, do not dry in the screen, can be opaque on dark garments, and adhere to most textiles. They are composed primarily of PVC resin ( a white powder) and plasticiser (a thick, clear liquid). Plastisol inks must be heated to 290-330degrees F  (check out our FAQs for some helpful guides)

• Can be dried using a heat gun, but must be fully heat cured using either a tunnel dryer at 150degreesC for full washability.
• Light colour inks (maxopake white/yellow) best run through a 32/43T mesh for maximum opacity when printing onto dark garments.
• This ink must be removed using screenwash (see other items) on a dry cloth.
• Plastisol inks can be printed on virtually any surface that can withstand the heat required to cure the ink and is porous enough to permit good ink penetration. Plastisol inks do not dye the fibres, instead the ink wraps around the fibres and makes a mechanical bond with the fabric. For this reason, they will not adhere to non-porous substrates such as plastic, metal and glass. They also will not adhere well to woven, waterproofed nylon without adding a bonding agent.

We recommend that you check out the  Union Ink Applications Chart and  the Product Guide for further information.