Advantages of screen printing with water based inks
When we talk about printing on Tshirts , two ink systems are most commonly used; solvent based and water based. These water based inks helps in improving production plant safety and making eco-friendly environment. Beyond these two other advantages are there for using water based inks for screen printing. 1. Eco-friendly ink Plastisol ink is made by mixing up plasticizer and PVC resin . We won’t go too much into the chemical compositions, but as you all know anything plastic based isn’t good for the environment. Water-based inks are much more eco-friendly because they are completely PVC free and, so is the name, water-based; i.e., they have a solvent base consisting of water. 2. Water based ink prints are soft to touch Screen printing with water based inks are really soft and flexible every time you touch. 3. Detailing is prominent Water based inks dye the fabric instead of sitting on top of fabric. These water inks give much detail look to the...