Icon Cotton White Faster Fusion Plastisol Ink
Icon Cotton White Faster Fusion Plastisol Ink
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Icon Fast Cotton White Plastisol Ink for High-Opacity Printing
Icon Fast Cotton White offers high opacity and a soft-hand finish for 100% cotton, and blended textiles. It provides excellent coverage on dark fabrics with a soft feel and exceptional flexibility. This plastisol ink prints more easily and smoothly due to its unique formulation, reducing fatigue for manual printing and allowing lower pressure settings on automatic screen printing machines to extend screen longevity. It works with any durometer and mesh count, delivering ultra-bright white color with excellent opacity, good bleed resistance, fast-flashing, and semi-thick viscosity. Features include no odor and a soft-hand finish.
Key Benefits:
- Silky-Smooth Viscosity: Short, creamy body for easy handling on the press and effortless removal of excess ink from screens and squeegees.
- Versatile Fabric Compatibility: Ideal for cotton, polyester, blends, linen, rayon, and other synthetic fabrics.
- Quick Flashing and Low-Curing: Flashes in 2–5 seconds and cures between 295–310°F for faster production times.
- High Opacity: Provides excellent coverage on dark fabrics with a bright, flexible and semi-gloss finish.
Curing Instructions: Flash at approximately 220°F for 3–5 seconds and cure at 275–280°F.
Cleanup and On-Press Color Changes: Use a press wash for on-press color changes and an ink degradant for removal. The stencil can be saved or the entire screen printing frame reclaimed.
Storage Instructions: Store at room temperature, away from direct sunlight and extreme heat (below 95°F). Best used within one year of the manufacturing date.
Additional Features and Tips:
- Finish: Semi-gloss
- Stencils: Compatible with all direct emulsion or capillary film types
- Opacity: Highly opaque
- Wash-Up: Use Thinner DT or conventional plastisol wash-up systems
- Bleed Resistance: Excellent, ideal for polyester
- Ink Build-Up on Screen: Minimal
- Mileage: Approximately 800–1,750 sq. ft. per gallon
- Drying: 275–280°F
- Fabrics: Suitable for all fabric types; use 196–305 monofilament for soft-hand coverage
Note: Always pretest to confirm suitability and establish procedures before production. Stir plastisols before each use. Avoid dry cleaning, bleach, or direct ironing.
Technical FAQ: Choosing the Right Screen Printing Mesh Count
What mesh count is best for printing glitter and shimmer inks?
Use a low mesh count between 24 and 86 for glitter and shimmer inks. Larger glitter flakes require very open meshes such as 24/25, 38/40, or 60/61 to allow particles to pass through without clogging. For finer shimmer inks or foil adhesives, an 85/86 mesh provides better control while still allowing adequate ink flow.
Why is 110 mesh commonly used in garment screen printing?
A 110 mesh count is widely used because it delivers a heavy ink deposit, making it ideal for bold graphics, block text, and high-viscosity plastisol inks. It is especially effective for white underbases, allowing printers to achieve strong opacity in a single pass and improve production efficiency.
What mesh count should I use for thick white plastisol ink?
A 125 mesh count is a strong choice for thick white plastisol inks. It balances ink flow and detail, offering slightly finer resolution than 110 mesh while still maintaining enough openness to prevent clogging or poor ink release.
What is the best all-purpose mesh count for t-shirt printing?
A 156/160 mesh count is considered the best general-purpose option for screen printing on garments. It works well with both plastisol and water-based inks, providing good detail retention while maintaining consistent ink coverage across most designs.
How can I achieve a soft-hand feel when printing with plastisol ink?
To create a softer print with plastisol ink, use a higher mesh count such as 196/200. This reduces the amount of ink deposited on the garment, resulting in a lighter, smoother feel. Keep in mind that higher mesh counts may reduce opacity, making this approach best for lighter fabrics or fashion prints.
What mesh count is ideal for halftones and fine detail printing?
A 230 mesh count is ideal for halftones, fine lines, and detailed artwork. It allows for precise stencil definition and clean ink transfer. For very fine detail or thinner inks, a 280 mesh count can further improve sharpness and control.
When should I use a 305 mesh screen for screen printing?
A 305 mesh count is best for ultra-fine detail, including small halftone dots, CMYK process printing, and simulated process designs. The higher thread count ensures accurate dot reproduction and prevents distortion, resulting in sharper, more professional prints.