FEATURES
Crystalina Shimmer 155 is a translucent, iridescent glitter flake in a very clear base. Crystalina Shimmer 155 is a press ready plastisol ink used for creating special sparkling effects on garments. Crystalina Shimmer 155 is bleed resistant and can be used on some synthetic fabrics or blends.
INK APPLICATION
Crystalina Shimmer 155 can be printed onto a garment as is, or printed over other colors to highlight areas of a design. When printing multiple colors, Shimmer should be printed last. Shimmer should be printed without any modifications. If modification is necessary use the following reducer:Low Bleed Curable Reducer 1099 (Add 1% to 5% by weight).
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Crystalina Shimmer 155 is bleed resistant, but not non-bleed. Pre-test ink with fabric for bleeding or dye migration before beginning a production run. Longer term testing is recommended for problem fabrics, as dye migration or bleeding may not occur immediately.
Use International Coatings’ 7500 Series Fluorescents or Process Colors for tinting Shimmer to other shades. Do not mix Shimmer with opaque inks as they will block out or cover the Crystalina Shimmer 155 flake.
For better adhesion on some fabrics it may be necessary to add the 900 Catalyst for proper adhesion. The ratio of ink to catalyst is 16 parts ink to 1 part catalyst by volume and 20 to 1 by weight.
When printing Crystalina Shimmer 155 over the top of other colors or puff ink, it is best to flash dry the underlying colors. Print Crystalina Shimmer 155 last in the design to avoid excessive pick-up of the shimmer flakes.
The time/temperature cycle is very important when printing through very open mesh screens. It may take the thicker ink film a little longer to reach the proper fusion temperature than a standard ink. Always test for proper fusing before and during a production run.
RECOMMENDED FABRICS 100% Cotton Cotton/Polyester Blends Some 100% Polyesters
INK APPLICATION Crystalina Shimmer 155 should be used right from the container without any modifications
ADDITIVES If modification is necessary, use 1% to 5% by weight of Low Bleed Curable Reducer 1099
SCREEN MESH 25-61 t/in (9-24 t/cm) monofilament EMULSION Any direct or indirect emulsion or capillary film.
SQUEEGEE 60-65 Durometer Sharp edge CURE TEMPERATURES 325ºF (163ºC) for 1 minute dependent on dryer speed and temperature settings CLEAN-UP Any eco-friendly plastisol screen wash
STORAGE OF INK CONTAINERS 65º to 90ºF (18ºC to 32ºC) Avoid storage in direct sunlight Keep containers well sealed
