Recommended Substrates
Cotton, cotton blends, polyesters, and some nylon (generally open weave or mesh types) as well as other synthetics.
Gel or flash-cure: Approximately 230 Degrees F
Full cure: 320 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.
Opacity: Low,
Tension: 15-20 acceptable, 25-35 recommended
Squeegee type: 60 or 70, 60/90/60 or 70/90/70 durometer.
Squeegee blade: Sharp
Squeegee angle: 10 to 20 degrees
Squeegee Pressure: Avoid excess pressure
Squeegee speed: Medium
Wash-Up: ECO3000 Ink degrader or bio-degradeable ink degrader
Mesh: 24 to 48 mesh
Stencil: CBX7500 or CBX7700 is recommended but will work with Any Conventional direct emulsion or capillary films.
Off contact: 1/16"
Emulsion over mesh: 20%
Storage
65-95F
Avoid direct sunlight
Keep container sealed