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| Posted on 4/4/09 at 11:16 AM | |
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Hi All I have recently bought a load of PVC free Ink from Sericol in the UK. I want to go this environmentally friendly direction but I'm finding the ink much harder to use and i don't get as good results as I do from the normal inks. It seems to harder to cure (especially white) and have messed up lots of T's and worry that the ones I print from now on will not last long and the customers will complain if they crack or wash out? ( I have just done a wash test on a T white print on black T and the ink cracked a bit) I find the flow to be thicker, I thinned it quite a bit so its really creamy but seems to lay a thick layer on the shirt that has the appearance of a chalky look. I have also added extender base and expander base for better elasticity and a matt finish. Should I thin it more? Am I using too many additives or is this normal results from PVC free ink? I am determined to crack this problem, but its taking a lot of time and money in the learning. We use organic carbon neutral garments and to use PVC free inks would be great. If anybody has any advice or tips in this matter I would be very grateful for any help. Kind Regards Andrew | ||
  
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