Recommended Substrates
Cotton, cotton blends, polyesters, and some nylon (generally open weave or mesh types) as well as other synthetics.
Curing: Gel or flash-cure: Approximately 230 Degrees F
Full cure: 320 Degrees F
Transfer Temperature: 350 Degrees F.
Fusion tests should be made prior to any production run. Failure to cure properly causes poor wash fastness, inferior adhesion and increased dye migration.
Tension: 15-20 acceptable, 25-35 recommended
Squeegee type: 60-70 durometer. 60/90/60, 70/90/70
Squeegee blade: Sharp
Squeegee angle: 10 to 20 degrees
Squeegee Pressure: Avoid excess pressure
Squeegee speed: Medium to Fast
Wash-Up: ECO2770 Textile Ink degrader or SCP17 Press Wipe.
Mesh: Use 86-160 mesh for optimum opacity.
Use 160-230 mesh for overprinting and fine line printing.
Stencil: CBX7700 or CBX7500 is recommended but will work with Any Conventional direct emulsion or capillary films.
EOM: Emulsion over mesh 15 to 20%
Off Contact: 1/16"