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SUEDE PUFF Colormatch

FX Speciality Inks NATURAL SUEDE BASE is specifically formulated to produce a soft, suede or velvet finish that is highly durable. Detailed description and printing tips for ink below.

For additional height 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 edges 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-flash-print. Use a heavy flood to fully fill the open areas of the stencil with ink then print with medium squeegee pressure.

Best results when printed directly onto the 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.

Adjusting cure temperature and dwell time will yield a variety of textured effects.

Cure between 340-350° F (170-175° C) and increase dwell time to assure cure and to achieve desired cracking effect.

After the print is cooled, "crack by hand" by stretching the printed area for a custom distressed look.

RECOMMENDED PARAMETERS

Fabric Type - 100% cotton, cotton blends, some synthetics
Mesh Count - 86-230 t/in (34-91 t/cm)
Mesh Tension - 25-35 n/cm2
Squeegee Durometer: - 60/90/60, 60-70
Squeegee Blade - Square, Sharp
Squeegee Stroke - Hard flood, Medium stroke
Squeegee Angle - 10-15%
Stencil - 2 over 2, Off Contact: 1/16" Emulsion over mesh: 15-20% or 200-400 micron
Flash Temperature - 220° F
Cure Temperature - 320° F
Storage - 65° F - 90° F. Avoid direct sun. Use within one year of receipt
Cleanup - Dispose of unused ink responsibly. Standard plastisol cleaners, press wash, or ink degradent