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We always recommend pretesting before you start a print job.
If using pre-stir ink and printing on a hard surface, use a palette covering to allow for softer printing surface.
Print with low-pressure, low angle
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Discover Sparkling New Wilflex™ Special Effects Textile Printing Inks from PolyOne at ISS 2017
ISS Long Beach is generally considered the most important event within the screen printing industry.
About Wilflex
PolyOne Wilflex Screen Printing Inks are more than just textile inks.
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New Rutland™ Evolve™ Bio Plastisol™ Inks from Avient Feature Over 50% Bio-Derived Content for Sustainable Screen Printing
These inks are currently offered in white and mixing base inks and provide an intuitive printing experience with standard screen printing equipment and processes.
When printing with these inks, formulas in IMS 3.0 will calculate the amount of bio-derived content associated with each Pantone color.
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Wilflex™ Revive™ Bio Plastisol Inks from Avient Offer Sustainable Solutions for Screen Printing
In addition to excellent wash durability and a super-soft hand, they can provide an intuitive printing experience with conventional screen printing equipment and processes.
Revive inks also join Wilflex’s portfolio of sustainable offerings for screen printing, including Wilflex™ Epic™ flexible cure inks for reduced energy use.
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Creating a smooth print
Thinner layers make the print much softer.
Screen Printing: Which White Is Right?
https://www.avient.com/gray-matter
Printing Techniques with Gray
The second print will be a low-bleed white.
Screen Printing: Which White Is Right?
https://www.avient.com/after-fx-post-press-special-effects
The most widely-used after print effect is foiling.
Flash cure the print.
It is imperative to print this gel on top of a flashed color; this will make it easier to print.
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Prints
Consult PIB for print base
Consult PIB for print base