Suede Base - ESP-3001Plastisol Screen Printing Ink |
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Product Overview:
ESP-3001 Suede Base is a plastisol base that when mixed with colorant (finished ink or pigments) is used to create a variety of
simulated suede leather finishes. If adding to a finished ink, use 3 parts ESP-3001 and 1 part finished ink. If adding pigments, add
20%-30% by weight. Test for proper suede effect. If, after full cure, flaking occurs add either colored finished ink (if you started
with a finished ink color) or a clear ink (if you started with pigments). Again test for proper suede effect.
Printing:
ESP-3001 mixes are generally printed through 110-160 TPI (43-63 TPcm) and as high as 195 TPI (77 TPcm). Screens stretched to a
minimum of 25 newtons are recommended. This allows you to lay the ink on the surface of the shirt using minimal squeegee pressure and minimal off contact. Print deposit will affect the final result of the suede finish. A thick deposit will give a spongy,
heavy texture looking suede effect, while a thin deposit will give a very smooth finish.
Stencil:
Use any high solids direct emulsion or capillary film.
Substrates:
ESP-3001 may be printed on 100% cotton, cotton/poly blends, acrylics and polyesters. Pre-production run testing is always
recommended to ensure adhesion, washability and dye migration, amongst other things.
Curing:
Recommended cure temperature is 320-340°F (160-171°C) for 90-120 seconds, depending on curing unit and thickness of ink deposit. Lower temperatures may not produce adequate puffing/suede effects.
Cleanup:
Use any of the commercially available products for the cleanup of plastisol inks.
Environmentally Friendly:
QCM Plastisol Ink contains no leaded pigments and, when properly disposed of, has no environmental impact. Use a screen wash
for plastisols for cleanup. Scrape screens carefully and store ink for reuse. Minimize unusable scrap ink by segregating ink by color. |
