Union PLHT Series
HIGH-OPAQUE LOW-BLEED WHITE INKS
Diamond Bright White is Union’s finest low-bleed white, formulated for excellent printing characteristics both with manual and automatic presses. Diamond Bright White flash cures quickly for high production speeds, and has outstanding low bleed qualities. Ideal for cotton/polyester blends that have a tendency to bleed into the ink. Excellent opacity on dark garments.
Lightning White has a slightly higher viscosity than Diamond Bright White. It is an excellent low bleed white ink formulated for printing with both manual and automatic presses. Lightning White flash cures quickly for high production speeds, and has outstanding low bleed qualities. Ideal for cotton/polyester blends that have a tendency to bleed into the ink. Excellent opacity on dark garments.
SCREEN FABRIC FOR WHITES: Use 74-110 monofilament polyester depending on material being printed. For maximum opacity use 63T.
ADDITIVES: Use Viscosity Reducer (PLUS-9000) or Flow Promoter (Mixo-9020) in small amounts to reduce viscosity. Never use more than 1.5% Flow Promoter. Viscosity Reducer may be added in larger amounts, but both will reduce opacity. Always stir the ink well before adding any reducer.
WASHUP: SYS 1925 laquer thinner or biodegradable washes 2500 or 2510 screen wash gel.
Available in 55 Gal., 30 Gal., 5 Gal., Gal., Qt.
UPLHT-1070 Diamond Bright White
UPLHT-1055 Lightning White

Union PAFC Series
FLASH CURE WHITE INKS
Flash cure whites are formulated as a white undercoat to provide opacity on garments that are to be subsequently overprinted with other plastisol colors. A tack free surface can be obtained in as little as 4 seconds depending on ink deposit and position of heat panel above the print. Flash Cure White is formulated to minimize the dye migration from polyester blend fabrics into inks. Use meshes from 86-110T. These inks are ready for use and reducing is not recommended. Clean up with SYS-1925 or SYS-2500 Biodegradable wash.
Available in 55 Gal., 30 Gal., 5 Gal., Gal., Qt.
UPAFC-1020 Regular White
UPAFC-1050 Low -Bleed White

Union DSPCH-1000 Series
PLASTICHARGE WHITE INK
Plasticharge White is a plastisol ink with discharge properties until now found only in water based discharge inks. This makes it easy to print bright white, soft hand prints on discharge dyed garments. Designed to provide the ultimate soft hand underbase print.
PRINTING INSTRUCTIONS: Print Discharge White first, forcing the ink well into the substrate with heavy squeegee pressure. Print wet on wet without flash. Color values will appear after curing. Cure a minimum of 90 seconds at 320°F to activate discharge reaction produce a washable print. Evaporating water too quickly will stop the discharge reaction and create dull images.
MIXING INSTRUCTIONS: Add 6% ZFS Discharge agent before printing. Mix until completely dissolved. Once the discharge agent is added, the ink has a pot life of 24 hours.
SCREEN FABRIC: Use 156-178 monofilament polyester depending on material being printed.
Available in Qt., Gal., 5 Gal., 30 Gal., 55 Gal.

Union AUTO Series
AUTOLINE PLASTISOL WHITE INKS
Autoline Plastisol Whites are state of the art inks, designed to produce high quality prints on high speed automatic presses. Its excellent release properties yield strong color values even when using minimal squeegee pressures. The ink penetrates well and does not build up on the back of succeeding screens. Auto inks are normally printed wet on wet but can be printed over flash cured white or clear underbase on dark fabrics.
When printing on dark, 100% cotton, a white underbase is necessary. Union’s Flash Cure White (UPAFC-1020) and Auto-Match Mixing White (UAuto-1000) are both excellent choices. Plasticharge White is also a good selection if the fabric is dischargable.
Available in Qt., Gal., 5 Gal., 30 Gal., 55 Gal.
UAUTO-1000 Mixing White
UAUTO-1020 White

Union PATH Series
ATHLETIC GLOSS WHITE INKS
Formulated to provide gloss finish opaque prints with high deposits and excellent opacity. Recommended for printing large numbers, letters, and designs on cotton and cotton/poly athletic garments as well as nylon mesh jerseys. Also, for many of the new stretch fabrics used in active wear (bathing suits, cycling suits, dance wear, etc.) such as Lycra, Spandex, etc. where great elasticity and toughness is required. PATH Series inks must be heat cured.
Available in 55 Gal., 30 Gal., 5 Gal., Gal., Qt.
UPATH-1000 White
UPATH-1050 Low Bleed White
Union PADM Series

MAXOPAKE WHITE INKS
Maxopake 1020 is is a highly opaque white plastisol. Maxopake 1032 is Union’s Finest Cotton White. Both are recommended for direct manual or machine printing (wet-on-wet or single color) on black and very dark colored garments. May be used as a highlight or stand alone white. For printing on cotton fabrics.
Available in 55 Gal., 30 Gal., 5 Gal., Gal., Qt.
UPADM-1020C White
UPADM-1032C Finest Cotton White

MAXOPAKE LOW-BLEED WHITE INK
Maxopake 1057 is a highly opaque white plastisol, recommended for direct manual or machine printing (wet-on-wet or single color) on black and very dark colored garments. May be used as a highlight or stand alone white, and makes an excellent underbase white, providing a smooth surface for succeeding prints. For printing on fabrics containing polyester.
Available in 55 Gal., 30 Gal., 5 Gal., Gal., Qt.
UPADM-1057 Low-Bleed White

Union MIXO Series
MIXOPAKE SUPER WHITE INK
Mixopake Super White is Union’s highest opacity white. This ink can be used for color matching with other inks, or as a stand alone white. Use Mixopake Low-Bleed White (UMIXO-1055) for fabrics containing polyester A finished, ready to use ink (not a concentrate).
Available in 55 Gal., 30 Gal., 5 Gal., Gal., Qt.
UMIXO-1000 Super White
UMIXO-1055 Low Bleed White

QCM Glacier White Series
GLACIER WHITE XOLB-150
Glacier White is QCM’s newest white ink, exhibiting a brilliant whiteness andexcellent opacity. Recommended for printing on cotton, cotton/poly blends, fleece, athletic bags, caps, shell nylon (use with MF-66 bonding agent if substrate is treated) etc. It has a soft, creamy consistancy and superb low-bleed qualities. Cures to a semi-gloss finish.
PERMA-WHITE XLOB-170
In response to the demand for a white ink that consistently combats dye migration, QCM has developed Perma-White. Unlike most bleed-resistant whites, Perma-White has a soft, creamy, easy to print consistancy. Excellent as an underbase, Perma-White cures to a smooth finish.
PRINTING INSTRUCTIONS: To enhance opacity, use only enough squeegee pressure to deposit ink on the surface of fabric. Try not to drive ink into the fabric.
SCREEN FABRIC: Use 74-110 monofilament polyester for best opacity. Higher mesh counts can be used successfully depending on requirements.
SCREEN COATING, FILM, BLOCKOUT: Direct emulsions, capillary film or indirect stencil films are all suitable for screen preparation. Screens of 20 n/cm or higher are strongly recommended.
DRYING TIME: Recommended cure temperature is 325¾F for 60-90 seconds, depending on curing unit and thickness of ink deposit. The ink film must be heated throughout to cure. Glacier White will flash cure in 3 seconds (10 watts per sq. in./heating area) or in 4-5 seconds (6-7 watts per sq. in./heating area) Ink is machine washable with low wash temperatures and cool dryer settings. Do not iron or dry clean.
Available in Qt., Gal., 5 Gal., 30 Gal., 55 Gal.

Union PADX Black
ECONOTEX BLACK INK
This economy black ink is sold only in 5 gallon pails
UPADX-8000 Economy Black