Unicorn White™ is a mythical ultra low bleed, high pigment, fast flashing, low non-phthalate plastisol screen printing ink formulated to help block dye migration
problems on various problem polyester content fabrics, delivering reliable results.
Unicorn White™ has a very creamy viscosity and is very easy to print. As a result, less
pressure is needed to print to clear the screen compared to other poly whites.
Unicorn White™ is part of our FlexCure™ line of products. FlexCure™ inks can be cured at
temperatures ranging from a low 275°F (135°C) to the ‘standard’ 325°F (163°C).
Features
- Flexible Curing from a low 275°F to 325°F
- Very Creamy, Easy to Print - For ease of use, and ease of print
- Phenomenal Coverage - Very opaque
- Ultra-Low Bleed Technology - Combats dye migration
- Substrates: Cotton/Poly blends, 100% Polyesters
Flash Cure Tips
Unicorn White™ will spot dry, with a very low after flash 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 off, 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.
Printing Tips
Unicorn White™ is an ultra low bleed ink, not a non-bleed ink. On some types of fabric,
bleeding or dye migration may occur. Always test print the fabric to be printed before
beginning production. It is best to do some long term testing on fabrics to determine if
they are going to bleed. Bleeding or dye migration may not occur right away.
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.
Excessive squeegee pressure, when using Unicorn White™, will drive the ink through the
fabric, making the ink look less opaque. Again, adding too much reducer will also cause
loss of opacity.
For best results and to help mitigate bleed, cure at lower temperatures. We have found
great results while curing at 275ºF (135ºC).
Test dryer temperatures and wash test printed product before and during a production
run.
Ghosting, or fabric discoloration may occur when using this product on some 100%
cotton fabrics. Always test for ghosting, dye or pigment migration or bleeding on any
100% cotton fabric before beginning production. Click here for more about ghosting.
Tech Specs
RECOMMENDED FABRICS
100% Cotton, 50/50 Cotton/Polyester Blends & Some polyester
INK APPLICATION
Unicorn WhiteTM should be used right from the container without any
modications
ADDITIVES
If modification is necessary, use 1% to 10% by weight of ICC 1099 Low Bleed Curable Reducer
SCREEN MESH: 60-230
EMULSION: Any direct or indirect emulsion or capillary
SQUEEGEE: 65-75 durometer, Sharp edge
CURE TEMPERATURES
325ºF 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
Avoid storage in direct sunlight
Keep containers well sealed
Legal Disclaimer
Recommendations and statements made are based on International Coatings’ research and experience. Since International Coatings does not have any control over the conditions of use or storage of the product sold, International Coatings cannot guarantee the results obtained through use of its products. All products are sold
and samples given without any representation of warranty, expressed or implied, of tness for any particular purpose or otherwise, and upon condition that the buyer shall determine the suitability of the product for its own purpose. This applies also where rights of third parties are involved. It does not release the user from the obligation to test the suitability of the product for the intended purpose and application.
