SPECIFICATIONS:
USES: For use on cottons, cotton/polyester blends, can be used on both hot and cold peel transfers, and on nylon jackets (with the addition of Nylobond Bonding Agent).
FINISH: Satin finish with a very soft hand.
OPACITY: Auto-Match inks are semi-opaque.
PRINTING INSTRUCTIONS:
White or Light Colored Fabrics
Because Auto-Match inks will print well through a wide variety of mesh counts, the screen printer has a great deal of versatility available in regards to ink film thickness and fineness of detail printed. Lower mesh counts in the 86 to 125 thread per inch range (34 - 49 metric) will provide a relatively thick ink film but less fine detail. Mesh counts in the 150 to 230 range (59 - 90 metric) will print a soft hand design with a thinner ink film and more detail as the mesh count increases.
Dark 100% Cotton Fabrics
When printing on dark 100% cotton you should use a white underbase. Union Ink's Flash Cure White (PAFC-1020) is an excellent selection in this situation, as is Plasticharge White (if the fabric is dischargable), and Auto-Match Mixing White (AUTO-1000). Other inks that will work include Lightning White (PLHT-1055), Mix-Opake Super White (MIXO-1000), and Maxopake White (PADM-1020C). The mesh count for the underbase screen should be in the 86 - 125 range (4 - 49 metric).
Dark Cotton/Polyester Blend Fabrics
Because of the always present possibility of dye migration when printing on cotton/polyester blend fabrics only low-bleed white underbases should be used on these fabrics. Your best selection in this situation is Mix-Opake Low-Bleed White (MIXO-1055). Diamond Low Bleed White (PLHT-1075) can also be used. Mesh count recommendations for the underbase are the same as for dark 100% cotton garments.
DRYING TIME: Inks will fully cure when entire ink layer reaches 300°F. Autoline will not air-dry in the screen.
TRANSFERS: Auto-Match inks can also be used in the production of both hot-split and cold-peel transfers.
SCREEN FABRIC: Auto-Match inks will print well through mesh counts from 86T to 305T (34-120 metric). Mesh counts over 180T (71 metric) will increase the ink mileage and produce very soft hand prints.
SCREEN COATING, FILM, BLOCKOUT: Use water-soluble, hand-cut photo screens and blockouts with this ink or use other suitable products.
MODIFIERS: Use UAUTO-9090 Extender Base or UPADS-9050 Soft Hand Base to extend colors and add strength.
REDUCER: Use UPLUS-9000 sparingly (2% or less).
ADHESION: Excellent on 100% cotton and most blends.
WASHUP: Use SYS-1925 or biodegradable washup SYS-2500, SYS-2550 or SYS-2510 screen wash gel.
ALWAYS TEST PRINT BEFORE PRODUCTION!
