3550 Series Triumph Single-Step Nylon Inks represent a brand new generation of plastisol ink technology for direct printing and heat transfer printing onto nylon and high stretch textile fabrics.
USES: For use on woven nylon fabrics as well as high stretch fabrics such as Spandex and Lycra.
FINISH: Cures to a soft-hand finish.
OPACITY: Excellent opacity. (3551 ColorPro colors are slightly less opaque.
DIRECT PRINTING: For woven mesh use 200 to 255 mesh, 200 mesh or higher is strongly recommended. Heavy ink deposits are not recommended and will weaken the bonding strength of the ink film. For Lycra or Spandex, use 80 to 160 mesh. Cure at 300°F to 350°F. Curing should be tested to determine optimum belt speed and temperature. Prints must be fully cured for maximum bonding strength and stretch.
TRANSFERS: Transfert 75 paper or Transfilm clear is recommended. For woven mesh use 160 to 255 mesh, for Lycra Spandex, use 80 to 160 mesh. Print in the usual manner of a plastisol transfer, for increased durability use adhesive powder C57 over the entire transfer while wet, before curing through oven.Transfer presses should be set at medium pressure and tested for time and temperature before production.
SCREEN COATING, FILM, BLOCKOUT: Use water soluble hand-cut, photo screens and blockouts with this ink or use other suitable products.
MODIFIERS:3502 (1-3%) curable reducer can be used to reduce opacity and soften hand.
WASHUP: T-125 mineral spirits, or biodegradable washes SYS-2500, SYS-2550 or SYS-2510 screen wash gel.
ALWAYS TEST PRINT BEFORE PRODUCTION!