ADV Shimmer Colors Plastisol Ink

Advantage Shimmer inks are non-corroding and have excellent rub and wash resistance. 

Most colors works better Print Flash Print or with an under-base white on dark garments.

Tip #1: Print thru 24 to 60 mesh.

Tip #2: Metallic inks reflect heat, so increase dry time and or temperature is necessary for Full cure.

Tip #3:  Super gloss finish, press final image with Stampinator or Heat Press with a silicone sheet.

Rated scale of 1 to 5, 1 being minimal and 5 maximum or best. 

Opacity: 3

Viscosity / Creamy: 4

Bleed Resistance: 1

Build Up: High, print last or Flash after printing to prevent build up

Definition: Low, for moderate to bold graphics

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

Inks manufactured for Kolormatrix are certified by one of the largest plastisol ink manufacturers in the world to be Phthalate Compliant and does not knowingly add plasticizers containing the phthalates listed and outlined in California Bill 1108, CPSIA HR-4040 and Oeko-tex Standard 100. The plasticizers identified may include di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), dibutyl phthalate (DBP), benzyl butyl phthalate (BBP), diisononyl phthalate (DINP), diisodecyl phthalate (DIDP), di-n-octyl phthalate (DnOP), (DIBP) Di-iso-butyl, and (DMP) Dimethylphthalate, including esters of ortho-phthalic acid and are not direct ingredients in the manufacture of Claira High Opacity Non-Phthalate Inks.