How to print glitter glossy silicone ink on cotton T-shirt?

Preparation:

1. Mesh&Squeegee: 100-120(40-48T) Mesh number ;65-75 degree Squeegee.
2. : Pigments added ratio:For white and fluorescent color 20%,other color 10%
3. Catalyst mixing ratio:2% slow dry XG-866B-1 and fast dry XG-866B-2 can mix together for using.If machine printing to chose slow dry catalyst or slow and fast dry half and half.
4. Silicone thinner XG-128A adding ratio:0-20%    
5. Heating Temp and time: Flash cure temp :100℃- 120℃ for 6-10 seconds ,Drying temp :120℃- 140℃ for about 2 –3 minutes.

Printing process:

1. Soft silicone for under coating  and high density printing for 2-8 times :

Soft silicone     XG-866AR+       100G

Fast dry catalyst   XG-866B-2        2G  2%  

Silicone thinner     XG-128AH  Silicone thinner is not necessary

Flash by temp of 120℃ 6-10 seconds.

If fabric with serious hairy or want to get more smooth effect kindly assist by heat press machine or iron after first time printing. After printing keep wet to heat press by temp 150-170 degree for 10-20 seconds.

• Color effect silicone printing : 

Soft silicone        XG-866AR+         100G

Color pigment                           10-20G  For white and fluorescent color 20%,other color 10%

Fast dry catalyst        XG-866B-2       2G  2%  

Silicone thinner     XG-128AH Silicone thinner is not necessary . Color effect 2-4 layers per color printing.

Flash by temp of 120℃ 6-10 seconds.  

3.Glossy silicone ink mix with glitter powder for top coating 1 layer:

Glossy silicone ink   XG-399-3  100G

Glitter powder                   4G  4%  

Fast dry catalyst  XG-866B-2      2G  2%

Silicone thinner     XG-128AH   10G     10%

 Flash by temp of 100-110℃ 10-25 seconds  

Have to wait silicone bubbles out first to heat, it will be better to use low temp by longer heating time to avoid bubbles problem.

2023年3月3日