Professional Matsui Water-Based & Discharge Printing Supplies

Kolormatrix offers Matsui water-based and discharge screen printing products for apparel decorators, fashion brands and production print shops looking for soft-hand prints, premium garment feel and advanced water-based workflow solutions.

The Matsui W.B. Discharge collection focuses on products used in professional water-based and discharge printing workflows, including discharge bases, additives, retarders, fixers and specialty chemistry designed to help printers create softer prints and high-detail apparel graphics.

Whether you're printing fashion apparel, retail garments, discharge graphics or premium soft-hand designs, Matsui products help support cleaner-feeling prints and advanced production capability.

Why Choose Water-Based & Discharge Printing?

Water-based and discharge printing are commonly used for:

✔ softer garment feel
✔ retail-style apparel
✔ vintage-style printing
✔ fashion brands
✔ high-detail artwork
✔ breathable prints
✔ premium apparel decoration

Unlike traditional plastisol printing, discharge and water-based systems interact differently with the garment and require more workflow control, testing and process management.

Matsui Discharge Printing Workflow

Discharge printing removes dye from compatible garments while adding pigment for a softer print feel.

Matsui discharge workflows may include:

✔ discharge bases
✔ discharge activators
✔ softeners
✔ retarders
✔ fixers
✔ specialty additives

Benefits may include:

✔ soft-hand results
✔ reduced heavy ink feel
✔ detailed prints
✔ vintage-style aesthetics
✔ fashion-oriented apparel printing

Discharge printing typically works best on:

• 100% cotton garments
• dischargeable fabric dyes
• tested production garments

Garment testing is extremely important because fabric chemistry varies between manufacturers and dye lots.

Water-Based Printing Workflow

Matsui water-based products support workflows designed around:

✔ softer prints

✔ breathable apparel

✔ detailed graphics

✔ retail garment feel

✔ specialty applications

Water-based printing requires attention to:

✔ humidity
✔ screen open time
✔ proper mesh selection
✔ curing consistency
✔ emulsion compatibility
✔ garment testing

These workflows often require more process control than traditional plastisol printing.

Matsui Bases & Additives

Your Matsui W.B. Discharge collection may include products used for:

✔ discharge printing
✔ ink modification
✔ open-time control
✔ wash-fastness improvement
✔ custom color mixing
✔ print feel adjustment
✔ specialty effects

Products such as:

• discharge bases
• retarders
• fixers
• clear bases
• additives

help printers fine-tune workflow and production behavior.

Soft-Hand & Retail Apparel Printing

Matsui products are especially popular for:

✔ boutique apparel brands
✔ fashion printing
✔ premium T-shirts
✔ retail merchandise
✔ artist collections
✔ soft-feel apparel

These workflows are often chosen when:

• garment feel matters
• print softness matters
• premium retail appearance matters

Beginner To Commercial Production

Startup & Creative Workflows

Matsui water-based and discharge products are a strong fit for:

✔ apparel startups
✔ artists
✔ boutique brands
✔ home studios
✔ fashion printing

Benefits include:

✔ premium garment feel
✔ creative flexibility
✔ softer print results

Commercial Production Shops

Matsui products also support:

✔ production screen printers
✔ fashion apparel decorators
✔ specialty print shops
✔ discharge workflows
✔ advanced water-based production

For production shops, workflow consistency, curing and testing are critical for reliable results.

Important Water-Based Production Tips

Professional water-based workflow may include:

✔ maintain proper humidity

✔ avoid airflow directly on screens

✔ use proper water-resistant emulsion

✔ monitor curing carefully

✔ test garments before production

✔ keep screens hydrated during longer runs

Water-based printing requires stronger production discipline than basic plastisol workflow.

Why Buy Matsui Products From Kolormatrix?

Customers choose Kolormatrix for:

✔ real production experience

✔ water-based workflow guidance

✔ Atlanta showroom and training center

✔ screen printing classes

✔ troubleshooting support

✔ workflow education

✔ real people and real support

We help customers think through the complete workflow:

• garment selection
• ink system
• additives
• mesh
• emulsion
• curing
• production setup

Training & Learning Resources

Kolormatrix supports screen printers with:

✔ Professional Screen Printing Classes
✔ VIP Private Training
✔ Atlanta Training Classes
✔ Screen Printing Supplies
✔ Emulsion Guidance
✔ Water-Based Workflow Education
✔ Production Troubleshooting

Related Resources

→ Matsui
→ Screen Printing Supplies
→ Screen Printing Equipment
→ Emulsion
→ Screen Printing Classes
→ VIP Private Training

Frequently Asked Questions

What is discharge printing?

Discharge printing removes dye from compatible garments while adding pigment, creating softer-feeling prints compared to many traditional ink systems.

Does discharge printing work on all shirts?

No. Discharge printing works best on compatible 100% cotton garments with dischargeable dyes. Testing before production is very important.

Is water-based printing harder than plastisol?

Water-based workflows usually require more control over humidity, curing, screen open time and production conditions.

Why do printers use Matsui for water-based printing?

Matsui products are popular for soft-hand apparel printing, fashion workflows, discharge printing and specialty garment decoration.