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Old April 22nd, 2007 Apr 22, 2007 11:59:36 PM -   #1 (permalink)
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Default textures on shirts.

Hello everyone.

I've seen ecko and other brands having texture like shapes in their shirts.

They are sort of bubblely and some with images printed on them.

Are these special inks? special way or printing? or are they just on a level of uniqueness i wont be able to reach?

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Depends on the textures. Different textures can be done in different ways. Puff ink (screen printing), flock (screen printed or heat transfers), appliqué, etc.
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Old April 23rd, 2007 Apr 23, 2007 12:17:58 PM -   #3 (permalink)
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Can you attach a clear picture?
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Default Re: textures on shirts.

The ecko designs do utilize specialty inks.
High density, gells, blowing agents, glitter, liquid silver, gold. Ice base, rock base, faux suede and so forth.
Rutland, Union and Wlflex all have xlnt specialty inks

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Depends on the textures. Different textures can be done in different ways. Puff ink (screen printing), flock (screen printed or heat transfers), appliqué, etc.
do you know where I can get more information reguarding these texture methods?. I live in Los Angeles county if that helps.

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The echo designs do utilize specialty inks.
High density, gells, blowing agents, glitter, liquid silver, gold. Ice base, rock base, faux suede and so forth.
Rutland, Union and Wlflex all have xlnt specialty inks
so are these just special inks or do they require a special technique?
I'm doing silk screen, will it work for this method?
and where can I get more information?

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Default Re: textures on shirts.

The ink manufacturers
You can find some info here. PolyOne Corporation - Screen Printing Inks - Technical Literature
Download the user manual. its huge yet will give you some info on wilflex specialty inks.

Impressions Magazine Online - Imprinted Sportswear Products - Decorated Apparel Industry Resource has had a couple issues catering to the specialty ink printing market with tons of info. Might be able to get a back issue.

SGIA - Specialty Graphic Imaging Association will have tons of info as well yet requires a membership I believe

yes these are screen printing inks yet will require a lot of testing and extra materials.
usually need to use lower mesh counts. 60-80 mesh, thick capilary films, 200,300 & 400 micron thickness. Not easy at all, yet very rewarding adn cool effects.

art has to be modified for the various techniques and inks, bases, modifiers.

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The ink manufacturers
You can find some info here. PolyOne Corporation - Screen Printing Inks - Technical Literature
Download the user manual. its huge yet will give you some info on wilflex specialty inks.

Impressions Magazine Online - Imprinted Sportswear Products - Decorated Apparel Industry Resource has had a couple issues catering to the specialty ink printing market with tons of info. Might be able to get a back issue.

SGIA - Specialty Graphic Imaging Association will have tons of info as well yet requires a membership I believe

yes these are screen printing inks yet will require a lot of testing and extra materials.
usually need to use lower mesh counts. 60-80 mesh, thick capilary films, 200,300 & 400 micron thickness. Not easy at all, yet very rewarding adn cool effects.

art has to be modified for the various techniques and inks, bases, modifiers.

Good Luck
WOW, great info. Thank you very much for taking your time.

One last question

are these the only companys out there that produce these type of inks?

thank you.
 
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Default Re: textures on shirts.

there are lots out there I only use these so I cannot say anything about the others. Check out the ink brands/manufacturers list here. I believe Scott has them listed -> http://screenprinters.net/links.php
Also might find some stuff here -> http://screenprinters.net/articles/
 
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there are lots out there I only use these so I cannot say anything about the others. Check out the ink brands/manufacturers list here. I believe Scott has them listed -> http://screenprinters.net/links.php
Also might find some stuff here -> http://screenprinters.net/articles/

awesome. thanks a lot bud. i really appriciate your help.
 
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