Discuss the different plastisol, discharge and water based screen printing inks on the market. Share tips on getting the best results with the different ink manufacturers.
I have purchased ink from one company that is (to say it in a nice manner) worthless. Everything that has came from them has been that way, before you jump on me it was one large purchase. Please name some companies please that have quailty products. I have also ordered from the sister company of blank t shirts, and the quality was excellent just expensive and slow on shipping.
Some of the ink was purchased from one company, when used and applied the same looks great. I washed some of it at least 10 times, lettering and numbers are still there. Ink from a different company, washed one time...everything faded ands looks bad. Applied the same not worried and being to thick or to thin, added some product for that. I want to know who other ppl or using to get their products and what they like most about them. I am getting ready for wrestling season and they way it looks, several thousand t shirts. I need to order ink and tshirts to get ready. Who are you guys using for real!
Some of the ink was purchased from one company, when used and applied the same looks great. I washed some of it at least 10 times, lettering and numbers are still there. Ink from a different company, washed one time...everything faded ands looks bad. Applied the same not worried and being to thick or to thin, added some product for that. I want to know who other ppl or using to get their products and what they like most about them. I am getting ready for wrestling season and they way it looks, several thousand t shirts. I need to order ink and tshirts to get ready. Who are you guys using for real!
Just wanted to throw this out there, it could be your printing and not the ink. Rutland, Wilflex, Union will be the most common in shops. We use all three plus ICC.
Just a piece of advise. Always make sure that you have the techincal data sheets for each ink. Not all inks are created the same. Meaning that some inks may cure at different temperatures then others or be designed for different purposes/textiles. To go a bit further, not all garments are created equally either. Meaning that Nylon has adhesion issues, so you need an ink designed for printing on Nylon and Polyester bleed so you will need an ink that has bleed resistance. These are things to think about when you are choosing your ink.
You can always call the ink manufacturer for further information.
If you ever have any questions in regard to Wilflex Inks, feel free to call directly at 800-326-0226. Listen to the prompts and it will guide you to hit 1 for product questions or technical needs.
You can also pull Product Information Bulletins (tech data sheets) from www.wilflex.com/pib
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