Mixing System

Note: The information contained on this wesitet is based on laboratory and production experience and must be considered as recommendations only. The customer is solely responsible for determining the suitability of any product for a specific application. We also recommend that all products are pre-tested prior to production. No warranties are implied or expressed.

OPAQUE MIXING SYSTEM
	DESCRIPTION - The Opaque Mixing System consists of ten lead free single pigment mixing inks, which can be blended to achieve a wide range of colours. Formulated to provide good opacity on dark garments, excellent wet-on-wet printability and vibrant colours, this range is suitable for printing on both manual and automatic machinery. When used with most types of popular release papers, cold peel transfers can also be produced.
	RECOMMENDED FABRICS - 100% cotton, cotton polyester blends and acrylics.
	RECOMMENDED UNDERLAYS - For 100% cotton fabrics any of our whites can be used. However, when printing on medium and dark shades of cotton polyester blends a bleed resistant underbase white such as Premium White.
	RECOMMENDED MESH - 34T/cm - 77T/cm monofilament polyester for good opacity on dark garments and underlays, while mesh counts up to 120T/cm can be used on white and pastel garments.
	MODIFIERS - This ink range is considered ready for use and, like all plastisols, should be stirred before use. However, if modification is required, then the following recommendations are made. For reducing viscosity use either Plastisol Thinner to a maximum of 3% or Curable Reducer in any amount. To extend the ink and maintain viscosity add Clear Extender Base or to achieve a softer hand use Soft Hand Non Build Base. To extend the ink but minimise the loss of opacity use Opaque Wet On Wet Base.
	CURE TEMPERATURE - 145°C to 160°C dependent on ink deposit, colour and dryer efficiency.
	WASH FASTNESS - When properly cured all Western Star plastisols exhibit excellent wash fastness. However, plastisol prints should not be bleached or ironed and dry cleaning is not recommended.
	CLEAN UP - White spirit, turpentine substitute and some biodegradable screen washes.
	PACKAGING - 1 kilo tubs, 4 kilo tubs, 20 litre pails.
	STORAGE - Avoid extremes of temperature. Recommended storage temperatures 20 - 30°C.

Note: The information contained on this wesitet is based on laboratory and production experience and must be considered as recommendations only. The customer is solely responsible for determining the suitability of any product for a specific application. We also recommend that all products are pre-tested prior to production. No warranties are implied or expressed.