Permaset Aqua

Professional Permaset Aqua Water-Based Screen Printing Inks

Kolormatrix offers Permaset Aqua water-based screen printing inks for apparel decorators, artists, startup shops and production printers looking for soft-hand, vibrant water-based prints.

Permaset Aqua is known for its water-based textile ink systems, including Standard colors, Glow colors, CMYK Process colors, Metallic colors and Print Paste. The line is promoted as 100% solvent-free, environmentally friendly, soft-hand and strong through rub and wash testing.

Whether you're printing T-shirts, fashion apparel, tote bags, flags, banners or specialty textile projects, Permaset Aqua helps printers create bright, professional results with a softer feel than many traditional ink systems.

Why Choose Permaset Aqua?

Permaset Aqua is a strong fit for printers who want:

✔ water-based screen printing ink
✔ soft-hand apparel prints
✔ vibrant color output
✔ process color options
✔ glow and metallic effects
✔ water cleanup
✔ environmentally focused ink options

Water-based printing requires more attention to workflow than plastisol, but it can produce excellent garment feel and premium retail-style results.

Permaset Aqua Standard Colors

Permaset Aqua Standard colors are designed for vibrant water-based textile printing.

They are commonly used for:

✔ light-toned fabrics
✔ natural and synthetic fibers
✔ fashion apparel
✔ tote bags
✔ flags and banners
✔ textile projects
✔ soft-hand T-shirt printing

Permaset states that its Standard, Glow and Process ranges can be used on dark-toned fabrics when printed over Permaset Supercover First Down White as an underbase.

Glow, Metallic & Process Colors

Permaset Aqua offers specialty and process options that help printers expand beyond basic spot-color printing.

Options may include:

✔ Glow colors
✔ CMYK Process colors
✔ Metallic colors
✔ Print Paste
✔ Supercover white underbase options

These products are useful for printers producing:

✔ art prints
✔ retail apparel
✔ specialty fashion pieces
✔ event merchandise
✔ custom textile work

Water-Based Workflow Considerations

Water-based inks behave differently than plastisol.

Important workflow factors include:

✔ screen open time
✔ humidity
✔ proper mesh selection
✔ water-resistant emulsion
✔ curing process
✔ garment testing
✔ wash testing

Permaset recommends monofilament polyester mesh in the 110–305 tpi range and a fully dried, fully cured water-resistant emulsion. The ink cleans up with water and may use Print Retarder to increase screen open time.

Beginner To Commercial Production

Startup & Creative Workflows

Permaset Aqua is a strong option for:

✔ artists
✔ designers
✔ startup apparel brands
✔ boutique printers
✔ home studios
✔ creative textile projects

Benefits include:

✔ soft-hand prints
✔ bright color
✔ water cleanup
✔ retail-style garment feel

Production Shops

Permaset Aqua may also support:

✔ apparel decorators
✔ specialty print shops
✔ fashion-focused production
✔ promotional textile printing
✔ water-based print workflows

For production environments, testing, curing and moisture control are important for consistent results.

Why Buy Permaset Aqua From Kolormatrix?

Kolormatrix supports customers beyond simply selling ink.

Customers choose Kolormatrix for:

✔ real production experience
✔ water-based workflow guidance
✔ Atlanta showroom and training center
✔ screen printing classes
✔ product recommendations
✔ troubleshooting support
✔ real people and real support

We help customers think through the full workflow — ink, mesh, emulsion, curing, garment type and 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
✔ Plastisol Ink Guidance
✔ Production Workflow Education

Related Resources

→ Screen Printing Supplies
→ Plastisol Ink
→ Emulsion
→ Screen Printing Classes
→ Atlanta Training Classes
→ VIP Private Training

→ Screen Printing Supplies
→ Plastisol Ink
→ Emulsion
→ Screen Printing Equipment
→ Screen Printing Classes
→ Atlanta Training Classes

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Permaset Aqua?

Permaset Aqua is a water-based textile screen printing ink line used for apparel, fabrics and specialty textile printing.

Is Permaset Aqua soft-hand?

Yes. Permaset Aqua is promoted as having a soft yet strong resin base for textile printing.

Can Permaset Aqua print on dark garments?

Permaset notes that Standard, Glow and Process colors can be printed on dark-toned fabrics over Permaset Supercover First Down White as an underbase.

Does Permaset Aqua clean up with water?

Yes. Permaset Aqua product information lists water cleanup for the ink line