[TURDUKIN]

So I'm trying to print on a heavily patterned fabric and having a hard time getting the ink to lay on top of fabric and not soak into. Using plastisol ink. Thanks for any help!

 

[splathead]

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[JohnDeco]

You can try the following steps to prevent plastisol ink from soaking into heavily patterned fabric:

1. Pre-treat the fabric: Applying a spray or a wash primer can help create a barrier between the fabric and the ink, reducing the absorption.
2. Use a high opacity ink: Consider switching to a high opacity plastisol ink, which has a higher concentration of pigments and can help cover up the pattern.
3. Adjust the print pressure: Increasing the print pressure can help force the ink to lay on top of the fabric instead of soaking in.
4. Use a flash cure: After printing, use a flash cure to partially cure the ink before printing another layer, which will help the ink adhere to the fabric.
5. Experiment with different meshes: Different screen meshes can also affect the way ink lays on the fabric, try using a lower mesh count or a higher tension on the screen.