Our Water-Based Fluorescent Discharge inks are the easiest to print with because they do not dry out as quickly as others do on the screen. If you’re looking to step up your print game to the next level this is the right direction. These inks can be used as discharge inks on darker colored garments when you add discharge activator; you can use them straight out of the bottle as a traditional water-based ink. They have a low viscosity and are dry cleaning/iron resistant.
General information
- Soft Hand Prints- Ink penetrates the fiber of the shirt instead of laying on top like plastisol inks, creating a soft and breathable garment.
- PVC & Phthalate Free- No toxic substances! Making them eco-friendly and safe to work with.
· Bright & Crisp Colors- Discharge Fluorescent Inks are a great for neon prints they will make your print pop and come to life
· High Opacity- Will perform great on any color garment
Mesh Guidelines:
Can be printed any mesh 160 and up. We recommend anywhere from 160-305
Emulsion Recommendations for Water Based Inks
We recommend using WR-Blue or DC-Pink, both require mixing diazo but are very water resistant. Remember you should also degrease your screen before coating with emulsion, we recommend using our Hyper Haze which will degrease and remove stains/ghosts as well.
Recommended Clean Up:
Ecotex® Water Based Screen Cleaner
Mixing Information:
Water based printing: Our ink can be used straight out of the bottle as a traditional water-based ink. We recommend only doing this technique on light color garments.
Discharge Printing: This ink can also be used a discharge ink by adding the discharge powder. When using as a discharge ink, add just enough discharge powder for the amount of ink you want to use during that print run. Normally this will be somewhere 3-5% by weight. Mix thoroughly to make sure no chunks or grains are visible. Once the powder is added to the ink it will last for roughly one hour.
Flash and Curing Guidelines:
Flash forced air flash is optimal. For curing should be a minimum of 90 seconds at 320F. For the best results 2-3 minutes at 300-320F.
General Testing:
Before you do any large print, we recommend doing a stretch test and a wash test to ensure you cured and printed correctly before going into production. Increase cure time if testing fails. We recommend only using natural fibers best results will be seen on 100% cotton. Synthetic fibers will not discharge properly.
Helpful Info From Seasoned Printers
Some colors do not discharge as well as others some examples are red, blue & purples. Color matching may not be exact although we say that roughly 90% of our colors match, matches cannot be guaranteed due to the differences in how fabrics are dyed this results in your prints coming out more faded. If you’re going for a vintage look this is perfect.
Quick Reference Guide ratings are based on 1-5 scale 5 being the best option 1 being the worst
|
|
Plastisol |
Water-Based |
Discharge |
|
Light Colored T-Shirts |
5 |
5 |
5 |
|
Dark Colored T-Shirts |
4 |
2 |
4 |
|
Towels |
2 |
5 |
4 |
|
Nylon |
4 |
3 |
1 |
Payment
Shipping
We accept payment by any of the following methods:
PayPal, Google Pay, Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover
We offer FREE shipping on all orders in the continental USA!
Your order will be dispatched same day after receiving payment (Monday-Friday) if order is made by 12:00 PM PST and you should expect to receive it two days after dispatch. If order is purchased together with multiple products your order may ship ground 3-5 days.
In the very unlikely event that your item is lost or damaged during post, then WE are responsible and will issue either a full refund or replacement.
About
Mission
Screen Print Direct promises high quality products at revolutionary prices. We have cut the middle man out of the equation and offer superior products straight from the manufacturer. We will continue to innovate and only produce the best products at the best prices.
Our Promise
We promise to always provide affordable high quality products. We also promise to offer the best customer service and best screen printing advice, your success is our success. Our customers are real hustlers and go-getters! We know the humble beginnings of a print shop and your ambitious attitude & drive inspires us daily!
Returns
If you are not 100% satisfied with your purchase, you can return the product and get a full refund or exchange the product for another one, be it similar or not.
You can return a product for up to 14 days from the date you purchased it.
Any product you return must be in the same condition you received it and in the original packaging. Please keep the receipt.
Our Water-Based Fluorescent Discharge inks are the easiest to print with because they do not dry out as quickly as others do on the screen. If you’re looking to step up your print game to the next level this is the right direction. These inks can be used as discharge inks on darker colored garments when you add discharge activator; you can use them straight out of the bottle as a traditional water-based ink. They have a low viscosity and are dry cleaning/iron resistant.
General information
- Soft Hand Prints- Ink penetrates the fiber of the shirt instead of laying on top like plastisol inks, creating a soft and breathable garment.
- PVC & Phthalate Free- No toxic substances! Making them eco-friendly and safe to work with.
· Bright & Crisp Colors- Discharge Fluorescent Inks are a great for neon prints they will make your print pop and come to life
· High Opacity- Will perform great on any color garment
Mesh Guidelines:
Can be printed any mesh 160 and up. We recommend anywhere from 160-305
Emulsion Recommendations for Water Based Inks
We recommend using WR-Blue or DC-Pink, both require mixing diazo but are very water resistant. Remember you should also degrease your screen before coating with emulsion, we recommend using our Hyper Haze which will degrease and remove stains/ghosts as well.
Recommended Clean Up:
Ecotex® Water Based Screen Cleaner
Mixing Information:
Water based printing: Our ink can be used straight out of the bottle as a traditional water-based ink. We recommend only doing this technique on light color garments.
Discharge Printing: This ink can also be used a discharge ink by adding the discharge powder. When using as a discharge ink, add just enough discharge powder for the amount of ink you want to use during that print run. Normally this will be somewhere 3-5% by weight. Mix thoroughly to make sure no chunks or grains are visible. Once the powder is added to the ink it will last for roughly one hour.
Flash and Curing Guidelines:
Flash forced air flash is optimal. For curing should be a minimum of 90 seconds at 320F. For the best results 2-3 minutes at 300-320F.
General Testing:
Before you do any large print, we recommend doing a stretch test and a wash test to ensure you cured and printed correctly before going into production. Increase cure time if testing fails. We recommend only using natural fibers best results will be seen on 100% cotton. Synthetic fibers will not discharge properly.
Helpful Info From Seasoned Printers
Some colors do not discharge as well as others some examples are red, blue & purples. Color matching may not be exact although we say that roughly 90% of our colors match, matches cannot be guaranteed due to the differences in how fabrics are dyed this results in your prints coming out more faded. If you’re going for a vintage look this is perfect.
Quick Reference Guide ratings are based on 1-5 scale 5 being the best option 1 being the worst
|
|
Plastisol |
Water-Based |
Discharge |
|
Light Colored T-Shirts |
5 |
5 |
5 |
|
Dark Colored T-Shirts |
4 |
2 |
4 |
|
Towels |
2 |
5 |
4 |
|
Nylon |
4 |
3 |
1 |
Payment
We accept payment by any of the following methods:
PayPal, Google Pay, Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover
Shipping
We offer FREE shipping on all orders in the continental USA!
Your order will be dispatched same day after receiving payment (Monday-Friday) if order is made by 12:00 PM PST and you should expect to receive it two days after dispatch. If order is purchased together with multiple products your order may ship ground 3-5 days.
In the very unlikely event that your item is lost or damaged during post, then WE are responsible and will issue either a full refund or replacement.
About
Mission
Screen Print Direct promises high quality products at revolutionary prices. We have cut the middle man out of the equation and offer superior products straight from the manufacturer. We will continue to innovate and only produce the best products at the best prices.
Our Promise
We promise to always provide affordable high quality products. We also promise to offer the best customer service and best screen printing advice, your success is our success. Our customers are real hustlers and go-getters! We know the humble beginnings of a print shop and your ambitious attitude & drive inspires us daily!
Returns
If you are not 100% satisfied with your purchase, you can return the product and get a full refund or exchange the product for another one, be it similar or not.
You can return a product for up to 14 days from the date you purchased it.
Any product you return must be in the same condition you received it and in the original packaging. Please keep the receipt.
