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PLUSH Plastisol Colormatch
FX PLUSH BASE is specifically formulated to produce soft fashion textures that simulate chenille, velvet, flock, suede and other textured fabric finishes. Various textured and embossed surfaces can be produced by adjusting ink deposit and cure temperatures.
Detailed Ink description and print parameters below. For additional special effects, use with Saati PHW High Density Emulsion, coated 2 & 4 for approximately 200 microns or 2 & 8 for approximately 400 microns stencil thickness. Or check out of Photo Screen HIGH DENSITY screens for print ready screens with your image.
We use a pigmented Color Booster Mixing system consisting of curable concentrates designed to create Pantone color matches. This allows us to create thousands of Pantone-certified color formulations available on the IMS 3.0 software. This system is a very flexible solution used to create many color possibilities with extremely deep, intense colors. Colors are easy to print producing highly accurate and consistent hues.
Matching to PMS#’s in Pantone Solid Color Guide
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All PMS sizes are mixed by weight. Some containers will be more filled than others. This is normal; content weights will be consistent.
PRINTING TIPS
Use consistent, high-tensioned screen mesh and sharp edged squeegees for best print results. Recommended mesh counts can vary depending on particle size
For best HD results, use open mesh counts with 200 - 400 micron capillary film and print-flashprint. Use a heavy flood to fully fill the open areas of the stencil with ink then print with medium squeegee pressure
Heavier ink deposits will produce superior dimensional textured images. Lower ink deposits will produce a softer finish
Best results when printed directly onto fabric
Tintable with plastisol colorants. See Pigment Loading section for suggested starting tinting percentages. Reduce the amount of white colorant in the formula as specialty base will lighten the color
CHENILLE FORMULA: 85 grams Plush Base + 15 grams colorants. Use flat 86 t/in screen mesh or 86 t/in screen mesh with 200 micron capillary film. Ink can be printed directly onto fabric or over an under-print. Print-flash-print only. Cure ink at 320 F (160 C) entire film
FLOCK FORMULA: 85 grams Plush Base + 15 grams colorant. Use flat 156 t/in screen mesh or 156 t/in screen mesh with 150 micron capillary film. Ink can be printed directly onto fabric or over an under-print. Print-flash-print only. Cure ink at 320 F (160 C) entire film
SUEDE FORMULA: 85 grams Plush Base + 15 grams colorants. Use flat 250 t/in screen mesh, no capillary film. Ink can be printed directly onto fabric or over an under-print. Print-flash-print only. Cure ink at 320 F (160 C) entire film
RECOMMENDED PARAMETERS
Fabric Type - 100% cotton, cotton blends, some synthetics
Mesh Count - 86-305 t/in (34-120 t/cm)
Mesh Tension - 25-35 n/cm2
Squeegee Durometer: - 60/90/60, 60-70
Squeegee Blade - Square, Sharp
Squeegee Stroke - Hard flood, Fast stroke
Squeegee Angle - 10-15%
Stencil - 2 over 2, Off Contact: 1/16" (.2cm), Emulsion over mesh: 15-20% or 200-400 micron
Flash Temperature - 220° F (105° C)
Cure Temperature - 320° F (160° C)
Storage - 65° F - 90° F (18° C - 32° C). Avoid direct sun. Use within one year of receipt
Cleanup - Dispose unused ink responsibly. Standard plastisol cleaners, press wash, or ink degradent
