EPSCRN-  SILK SCREEN FABRIC LABEL INK (SOLVENT-BASED)

MAJOR PROPERTIES

• Formulated to produce durable and wash resistant Printed Fabric Labels (PFL)
  
• SGS Wash Resistance up to 90°C (colour dependant)                      
  
• Dry Cleanable (colour dependant) 
  
• V.O.C. Free                                                                          
  
• OEKOTEX 100 Class 1 certified (when printed onto Okeotex approved Substrate)
  
• Conforms to most Restricted Substance Lists
  
• ENZYME washable as single pack ink                                        
  
• Excellent Cut & Fold properties
  
• Will meet AATCC61 wash standards
  

SUITABLE SUBSTRATES

Polyester Satin	Polyester Taffeta
Polyester Taffeta	Acetate Satin
Coated Nylon	Taffeta (PU & Acrylic)
100% Cotton	Polycotton
Polyurethane	Organza
Tyvek

USAGE

• EPSCRN- ink is supplied single-pack and ready to use, but should be thoroughly mixed prior to use
  
• Place the ink into the Screen manual/machine, adjust machine settings and commence printing.
  
• Ink too thick: –  Add up-to 5% EPSCRN-REDUCER
  
• Ink drying quickly in screen:: –  Add up-to 5% EPSCRN-RETARDER
  
• Cleaning screens:: –  Use EPSCRN-CLEANER or a recommended cleaner from your Screen Emulsion supplier.
  
• Heat cure printed fabric/substrate roll for 125 Celsius for 3-4 hours. Taffeta’s can be heat cured at 90 Celsius for 3-4 hours due to fabric stability. Heat cure in a thermostatically controlled oven with adequate ventilation & extraction.
  

 

You now have a highly durable, opaque Silk Screen printed fabric label!

STORAGE

Keep EPSCRN - Ink out of direct sunlight and between 5-20 Celsius when not in use, keep the container lid sealed when ink is not in use.