Talk › Water Based vs Plastisol Ink

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  • August 1, 2016 at 9:06 pm #3155
    eyenetgraphics
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      I’m getting ready to print my first t-shirts and have a million questions….but I’ll start with the first one! I am printing red ink on a medium gray Next Level ti-blend t-shirt. Can anyone tell me, in detail, the pros and cons between using water based ink or plastisol? I have the general idea that the water based ink can dry in your screen quickly, so basically looking for a recommendation of what I should start with. I am going for a relaxed, comfy almost “vintage” looking shirt, if that makes a difference. Please help!

      Also, is there any brand better than another? Or specs I should look for when purchasing? Thanks in advance for any and all help!!

      September 2, 2016 at 2:27 pm #3165
      Casey
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        I would say that the most important part of a vintage/comfy shirt is how the ink feels on the shirt. Plastisol is thicker and will not be as good at giving you that soft vintage worn-in feel. Waterbased or discharge ink will blend in nicely with the material and give you the look and feel that you are going for.

        BUT plastisol is a lot more forgiving when you’re a beginner and pretty much will never dry out in your screen. You’ll have to be a lot quicker when printing with waterbased.

        I’m not as sure on what brands/specs to look out for. Maybe you could post your question on our facebook group for that answer?
        https://www.facebook.com/groups/screenprintingathome/

        October 6, 2017 at 1:07 am #3377
        elijahsmith
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          Depending on the type of clothe, water base ink and Plastisol actually provides great prints. Just using both of these for just ordinary campaign t-shirts, but all were made through Digitek Print shop http://www.digitekprinting.com/.

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