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TYPES OF PRINT & INK
PLASTISOL
Plastisol is a thermoplastic ink that only dries when heat is applied. Unlike water-based inks, plastisol adheres to the surface material of a garment and when cured does not breathe well and has a heaver feel on the material. Most screen printers in the US predominantly used plastisol inks.
DISCHARGE
Discharge Ink is a water-based ink that is designed to print bright colors on dark garments. The ink is printed on the shirt and an activator removes the dye from the shirt fibers and replaces it with the dye of the ink color. The ink is as soft as the shirt itself. Discharge ink works best on 100% Cotton garments, and can create unique looks on cotton/synthetic blends.
WATERBASE
Water-based inks are a great choice when printing on light colored garments and are looking for a soft feel. The ink binds with the fibers of the shirt making it feel just as soft as the shirt itself. Water-based inks can also be printed on darker garments to achieve a vintage looking print.