Ink

QCM XOLB Extra Opaque Low Bleed Inks

Product Overview: XOLB, “Xtra Opaque, Low Bleed” Inks are high opacity multi-purpose inks that are designed to produce extremely opaque prints, yet are very easy to print on a manual press. The smooth, creamy consistency leaves an even uniform print on white flash bases and can be opaque on black without a white base with screens as fine as 160 TPI (62 TPcm) mesh. XOLB inks are fast flashing, cure with a non-tack surface, and contain clean bright pigments. The fast flash speed allows for shorter dwell times and faster production output. CAUTION: When printing on any polyester blended garments, always test prior to production for any potential bleed/dye sublimation problems. If you are unsure of the quality or stability of the garment you ...

QCM Metallic & Glitter Inks

Metallic PRODUCT OVERVIEW:
MTL “Precious Metal” Inks are bright, opaque, metallic plastisol screen printing inks. Add pop to your design as either an accent or as a color replacement to jazz up an old design. PRINTING:
MTL inks print well through screen meshes in the range of 83-110 TPI (32-120 TPcm) Screens stretched to a minimum of 25 newtons are recommended. If using lower tension screens, adjust off contact accordingly. Use just enough squeegee pressure to deposit the ink on the surface of the shirt. This will enhance the opacity and also ensure a better cure. Try not to drive the ink into the fabric. Squeegee durometers of 60 or 70 and are recommended. STENCIL:
Use any direct emulsion or ...

QCM Fluorescent Inks

PRODUCT OVERVIEW:
Being both fluorescent and semi-opaque, AP Semi-Opaque Fluorescent inks produce beautiful, even, bright prints. While opaque enough to be printed without the need of an underbase on light and medium grain garments, it is still recommended to print an underbase white on dark colored fabrics. PRINTING:
AP Semi-Opaque Fluorescent inks print well through screen meshes in the range of 83-160 TPI (32-62 TPcm). Higher mesh counts may be used with a small loss in opacity. Screens stretched to a minimum of 25 newtons are recommended. If using lower tension screens, adjust off contact accordingly. Use just enough squeegee pressure to deposit the ink on the surface of the shirt. This will enhance the opacity and also ensure a ...