Textile plastisol
Textile plastisol - High-opacity, heat-cured ink for vibrant and durable garment printing
Textile plastisol ink is a PVC-based, oil-based screen printing ink widely used in garment decoration. Unlike water-based inks, plastisol sits on top of the fabric rather than soaking into the fibers, resulting in bright, opaque, and highly durable prints. It is especially effective on cotton, polyester, and blended fabrics, making it ideal for T-shirts, hoodies, and promotional apparel. Due to its superior opacity, it performs exceptionally well on dark-colored garments.
One of the major advantages of plastisol ink is that it does not air-dry in the screen. This allows for extended production runs without clogging, making it highly efficient for bulk printing. At room temperature, plastisol remains in liquid form and requires heat curing to solidify. Proper curing typically occurs at temperatures around 160–170°C (320–340°F) for approximately 45–60 seconds, depending on ink type and equipment. Once cured correctly, the print forms a flexible, long-lasting film resistant to cracking and fading.
For dark garments, printing a white underbase layer improves color vibrancy and coverage. The ink offers excellent elasticity, strong adhesion, and rich color quality. A curable reducer may be added to lower viscosity; however, it should be limited to under 10% in white inks to maintain opacity.
Plastisol prints may feel slightly thicker or rubbery compared to water-based alternatives. Cleanup requires specialized screen wash or plastisol cleaning chemicals. Available types include standard opaque inks, high-opacity variants, and specialty options such as puff, glitter, metallic, and fluorescent finishes.
Key Types and Characteristics of Textile plastisol
Textile plastisol is available in standard opaque inks, high-opacity formulations for dark fabrics, and specialty variants such as puff, metallic, glitter, fluorescent, and stretch inks. It is supplied as ready-to-use liquid ink with different viscosity levels for various mesh counts and printing techniques. Custom color matching options are also available for bulk garment production.
Textile plastisol ink has no food or nutritional applications. It is strictly intended for textile and industrial printing purposes. Due to its PVC and plasticizer content, it is not suitable for direct food contact or edible packaging. Specialized food-grade inks are required for food-related applications.
Plastisol technology is used industrially in textile decoration, label printing, heat transfers, and coated fabrics. It is also applied in industrial coatings and specialty printing applications. However, it is not used in pharmaceutical formulations due to its chemical composition and curing requirements.
Textile plastisol has no role in animal feed or agricultural nutrition. It is a synthetic printing material and should not come into contact with feed products. Proper handling and storage are required to prevent contamination.
Textile plastisol is a PVC-based, oil-like liquid at room temperature that requires heat curing at approximately 160–170°C to solidify. It provides high opacity, flexibility, and durability. Direct skin contact should be minimized, and proper ventilation is recommended during curing to avoid exposure to fumes.
Textile plastisol is produced by dispersing PVC resin particles into plasticizers, along with pigments, stabilizers, and additives. The mixture is mechanically blended to achieve uniform viscosity and color dispersion. Quality control ensures proper curing performance, opacity, and elasticity before packaging.
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Chemical Name
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Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Plastisol Ink
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Chemical Formula
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(C₂H₃Cl)n (Base polymer: PVC)
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Molecular Weight
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Varies depending on PVC polymer chain length
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Textile screen printing ink, high-opacity garment decoration, specialty print effects
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Packaging
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1 kg, 5 kg, 20 kg plastic containers, 50 kg drums, bulk industrial pails, customized export packaging available
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Super White
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Fluorescent Orange
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Clear Gel
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Reducer
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U – Puff – 410
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