ICC 7043 Guardian Gray

7043 Guardian Gray™ blocks dye migration on problem fabrics that contain polyester, including sublimated dyed fabrics. Guardian Gray™ can take a variety of top coats depending on application; from low cure products to regular temperature curing products. While offering superior bleed resistant properties, but on some problem fabrics it may be possible for bleeding or dye migration to occur.

NOTE: FOR BEST RESULTS

For best print and blocking results, print two passes of 7043 Guardian Gray™ through a 110 mesh screen. Then in sequence, Print-Flash-Print-Top Coat using a low bleed white ink or other type of low bleed performance ink.

• FlexCure 275-325F
• Ultra-Bleed resistant with excellent opacity
• Mesh: 83-160 
• Fast Flashing
• Substrates: Cotton/Poly blends & 100% Polyesters.

7043 Guardian Gray™ will spot dry, with a very low after ash tack. Dwell time is dependent on the spot dryer used. In some cases, you may have to lower the heat of the spot cure unit because too much heat may actually make the ink tacky. When you spot dry, you are only partially fusing or gelling the surface of the ink. The ink should be just dry to the touch, with no lift-o , but not totally fused. Totally fusing the underprint may cause inter-coat adhesion problems with the inks printed on top. Final fusing or curing should occur in the dryer.

Always test for possible dye migration before beginning a production run. Bleeding or dye migration may not occur right away.

It is very important that 7043 Guardian Gray™ be exactly registered with any white or other color that is printed on top of the Guardian Gray™ in order to help insure maximum bleed resistance of the top color. If the color printed on top of Guardian Gray™ overlaps the Guardian GrayTM in any spot, that spot may show bleeding or dye migration.

Adding any reducers or additives can lower the bleed resistance, opacity or increase cure times of ink. STIR the ink prior to printing on press and after addition of reducers or additives.

Test dryer temperatures and wash test printed product before and during a production run.

RECOMMENDED FABRICS
50/50 cotton / poly blends & 100% polyesters

INK APPLICATION
White should be used right from the container without any modications

ADDITIVES
NOT reccomended

SCREEN MESH: 83-160 

EMULSION: Any direct or indirect emulsion or capillary

SQUEEGEE: 65-75 durometer, Sharp edge

CURE TEMPERATURES
275F to 325F the entire ink film. Fusing at a lower temperature may require a longer dryer retention time.

CLEAN UP: Any eco-friendly plastisol screen wash

STORAGE OF INK CONTAINERS
65º to 90ºF
Avoid storage in direct sunlight
Keep containers well sealed

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