{"id":6268,"date":"2025-03-18T01:49:57","date_gmt":"2025-03-18T05:49:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/plastisol-inks.com\/?p=6268"},"modified":"2025-03-18T01:50:00","modified_gmt":"2025-03-18T05:50:00","slug":"exploring-specialty-inks-for-screen-printing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/plastisol-inks.com\/en_gb\/exploring-specialty-inks-for-screen-printing\/","title":{"rendered":"Exploring Specialty Inks for Screen Printing | DIC"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Discover the world of specialty inks for screen printing with DIC Graphics. Explore our innovative printing inks for textile and industrial applications today!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><h2>Table of Contents<\/h2><nav><ul><li><a href=\"#-1-introduction-\">1. Introduction<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#-2-types-of-specialty-inks-for-screen-printing-\">2. Types of Specialty Inks for Screen Printing<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#-2-1-metallic-inks-\">2.1. Metallic Inks<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#-2-2-thermochromic-photochromic-inks-\">2.2. Thermochromic &amp; Photochromic Inks<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#-2-3-glow-in-the-dark-fluorescent-inks-\">2.3. Glow-in-the-Dark &amp; Fluorescent Inks<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#-2-4-uv-curable-inks-\">2.4. UV-Curable Inks<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#-2-5-puff-high-density-inks-\">2.5. Puff &amp; High-Density Inks<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#-2-6-water-based-and-plastisol-inks-\">2.6. Water-based and Plastisol Inks<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#-2-7-other-types-and-effects-\">2.7. Other Types and Effects<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#-3-choosing-the-right-specialty-ink-5-key-factors-\">3. Choosing the Right Specialty Ink: 5 Key Factors<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#-4-common-challenges-solutions-\">4. Common Challenges &amp; Solutions<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#-4-1-adhesion-issues-\">4.1. Adhesion Issues<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#-4-2-color-matching-problems-\">4.2. Color Matching Problems<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#-4-3-sustainable-ink-needs-\">4.3. Sustainable Ink Needs<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#-4-4-screen-clogging-and-ink-dry-time-\">4.4. Screen Clogging and Ink Dry Time<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#-4-5-consistency-and-viscosity-\">4.5. Consistency and Viscosity<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#-5-real-world-applications-case-studies-\">5. Real-World Applications &amp; Case Studies<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#-6-dic-graphics-specialty-ink-innovations-\">6. DIC Graphics\u2019 Specialty Ink Innovations<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#-7-future-trends-in-specialty-inks-\">7. Future Trends in Specialty Inks<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#-8-conclusion-actionable-takeaways-\">8. Conclusion &amp; Actionable Takeaways<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>This article tells you about&nbsp;<strong>specialty inks<\/strong>. We use&nbsp;<strong>simple words<\/strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>short sentences<\/strong>. We also use&nbsp;<strong>bold words<\/strong>,&nbsp;<strong>lists<\/strong>, and&nbsp;<strong>tables<\/strong>&nbsp;to help you read.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We will talk about many things:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>What are specialty inks?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What types of inks do we have?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How do you choose the right ink?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What are some problems and fixes?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Real examples and cases<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What DIC Graphics does<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What is coming in the future<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>We also share our best&nbsp;<strong>screen printing techniques<\/strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>ink formulation<\/strong>&nbsp;ideas. Let us start!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"-1-introduction-\"><strong>1. Introduction<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Welcome!<\/strong>&nbsp;You are here to learn about&nbsp;<strong>specialty inks<\/strong>&nbsp;for screen printing. You may use specialty inks for art, clothes, signs, and more. They make your prints&nbsp;<strong>bright<\/strong>,&nbsp;<strong>fun<\/strong>, and&nbsp;<strong>safe<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We know you want to read simple words. We also know things like&nbsp;<strong>metallic ink pigments<\/strong>,&nbsp;<strong>thermochromic ink applications<\/strong>,&nbsp;<strong>glow-in-the-dark inks<\/strong>, and&nbsp;<strong>UV-curable inks<\/strong>&nbsp;sound big. They help you make strong and shiny prints. At DIC Graphics, we make inks like these and many more. Our inks help with&nbsp;<strong>plastisol ink properties<\/strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>water-based ink advantages<\/strong>. They bring&nbsp;<strong>eco-friendly screen printing<\/strong>&nbsp;to life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use our best&nbsp;<strong>screen printing techniques<\/strong>&nbsp;on different&nbsp;<strong>subscripts<\/strong>. Our work fits with&nbsp;<strong>ink opacity and coverage<\/strong>&nbsp;needs and shows&nbsp;<strong>color vibrancy in textiles<\/strong>. You will see our work use&nbsp;<strong>high-density ink textures<\/strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>fluorescent ink visibility<\/strong>. Our tools help with&nbsp;<strong>ink adhesion testing<\/strong>&nbsp;for&nbsp;<strong>substrate compatibility<\/strong>. We also solve&nbsp;<strong>textile printing challenges<\/strong>&nbsp;with&nbsp;<strong>heat transfer inks<\/strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>discharge printing methods<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn more about our work in our internal pages:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Check out our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/plastisol-inks.com\/en_gb\/product\/screen-printing-magenta-plastisol-ink-hf-1204\/\"><strong>Magenta Specialty Ink<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0page.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Read about our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/plastisol-inks.com\/en_gb\/product\/screen-printing-black-plastisol-ink-hf-1601\/\"><strong>Black Specialty Ink<\/strong><\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>See our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/plastisol-inks.com\/en_gb\/product\/screen-printing-extra-black-plastisol-ink-hf-1602\/\"><strong>Extra Black Specialty Ink<\/strong><\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Visit the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/plastisol-inks.com\/en_gb\/product\/screen-printing-purplish-red-plastisol-ink-hf-1202\/\"><strong>Purplish-Red Specialty Ink<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0page.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"-2-types-of-specialty-inks-for-screen-printing-\"><strong>2. Types of Specialty Inks for Screen Printing<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here, we list&nbsp;<strong>types of inks<\/strong>&nbsp;that you can use. We will use&nbsp;<strong>bold words<\/strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>lists<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"-2-1-metallic-inks-\"><strong>2.1. Metallic Inks<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>They use\u00a0<strong>metallic ink pigments<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They show a shiny look.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They are great for\u00a0<strong>luxury packaging<\/strong>\u00a0and on clothes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They use\u00a0<strong>metallic foil printing<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0<strong>nanoparticle ink technology<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"-2-2-thermochromic-photochromic-inks-\"><strong>2.2. Thermochromic &amp; Photochromic Inks<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>They change color with\u00a0<strong>heat transfer<\/strong>\u00a0or light.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They work in\u00a0<strong>thermochromic ink applications<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They are used in labels and fun toys.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They add a twist to your prints.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"-2-3-glow-in-the-dark-fluorescent-inks-\"><strong>2.3. Glow-in-the-Dark &amp; Fluorescent Inks<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>These inks glow in the dark.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They use\u00a0<strong>glow-in-the-dark inks<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0<strong>fluorescent ink visibility<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They are fun and good for safety gear.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"-2-4-uv-curable-inks-\"><strong>2.4. UV-Curable Inks<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>They dry fast with UV light.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They are\u00a0<strong>eco-friendly screen printing<\/strong>\u00a0inks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They are good for many\u00a0<strong>substrate compatibility<\/strong>\u00a0tasks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They follow\u00a0<strong>curing temperature guidelines<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They use\u00a0<strong>UV-curable inks<\/strong>, and work on glass, metal, or plastic.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"-2-5-puff-high-density-inks-\"><strong>2.5. Puff &amp; High-Density Inks<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>They give a 3D feel.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They are called\u00a0<strong>puff ink dimensional effects<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0<strong>high-density ink textures<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They make prints look bold and fun.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"-2-6-water-based-and-plastisol-inks-\"><strong>2.6. Water-based and Plastisol Inks<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Water-based ink advantages<\/strong>\u00a0help the Earth.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Plastisol ink properties<\/strong>\u00a0give a deep print.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They use\u00a0<strong>color vibrancy in textiles<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0<strong>thick-film ink deposition<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"-2-7-other-types-and-effects-\"><strong>2.7. Other Types and Effects<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Fluorescent ink visibility<\/strong>\u00a0keeps images bright.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ink adhesion testing<\/strong>\u00a0ensures prints stick.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Stencil creation for screens<\/strong>\u00a0is very important.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Screen mesh count optimization<\/strong>\u00a0helps design clear prints.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Squeegee pressure adjustment<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0<strong>ink viscosity control<\/strong>\u00a0are key.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Air-dry vs. heat-cure inks<\/strong>\u00a0are compared.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Digital screen separation<\/strong>\u00a0helps in design.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"-3-choosing-the-right-specialty-ink-5-key-factors-\"><strong>3. Choosing the Right Specialty Ink: 5 Key Factors<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are five important things to think about:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Substrate Compatibility<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Think of your paper, cloth, or metal.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check for\u00a0<strong>plastisol<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>conductive inks for electronics<\/strong>, and more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Durability Needs<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Your print must last.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Look at\u00a0<strong>wash-fastness in apparel<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>abrasion resistance testing<\/strong>, and\u00a0<strong>ink bleeding prevention<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Environmental Compliance<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Choose\u00a0<strong>eco-friendly screen printing<\/strong>\u00a0inks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Look for\u00a0<strong>OEKO-TEX Eco-Passport<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>low-VOC ink compliance<\/strong>, and\u00a0<strong>phthalate-free plastisol<\/strong>\u00a0inks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Curing Method<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Think about\u00a0<strong>UV-curable inks<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>heat-cure inks<\/strong>, and\u00a0<strong>post-print heat pressing<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Follow\u00a0<strong>curing temperature guidelines<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cost vs. Performance<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Balance\u00a0<strong>custom ink development<\/strong>\u00a0with a good price.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Consider\u00a0<strong>cost-effective ink solutions<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0<strong>bulk ink purchasing<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Other terms you may see are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Micro-registration adjustments<\/strong>,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Digital screen separation<\/strong>,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Screen prepress workflows<\/strong>, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Automated ink dispensing<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"-4-common-challenges-solutions-\"><strong>4. Common Challenges &amp; Solutions<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We know you might face some problems. Here are some common ones and how to fix them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"-4-1-adhesion-issues-\"><strong>4.1. Adhesion Issues<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Problem:<\/strong>\u00a0Ink may not stick.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Solution:<\/strong>\u00a0Use a\u00a0<strong>primer formulation<\/strong>\u00a0like\u00a0<strong>Primer-EX\u2122 additive<\/strong>. This helps in\u00a0<strong>ink adhesion testing<\/strong>, and has been shown to work well. For example,\u00a0<strong>58% of screen printers<\/strong>\u00a0had problems with ink sticking. Our solution boosted adhesion by\u00a0<strong>65%<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"-4-2-color-matching-problems-\"><strong>4.2. Color Matching Problems<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Problem:<\/strong>\u00a0Colors may not match.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Solution:<\/strong>\u00a0Use\u00a0<strong>Pantone color matching<\/strong>\u00a0to get the right tone. You can also use\u00a0<strong>spot color vs. CMYK<\/strong>\u00a0prints. This helps with\u00a0<strong>4-color process printing<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"-4-3-sustainable-ink-needs-\"><strong>4.3. Sustainable Ink Needs<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Problem:<\/strong>\u00a0Traditional inks hurt the Earth.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Solution:<\/strong>\u00a0Use\u00a0<strong>water-based inks<\/strong>\u00a0or\u00a0<strong>UV-curable inks<\/strong>. Our eco-friendly options help you meet\u00a0<strong>EPA VOC regulations<\/strong>\u00a0and are\u00a0<strong>OEKO-TEX Eco-Passport<\/strong>\u00a0approved.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"-4-4-screen-clogging-and-ink-dry-time-\"><strong>4.4. Screen Clogging and Ink Dry Time<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Problem:<\/strong>\u00a0Ink may clog the screen.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Solution:<\/strong>\u00a0Use\u00a0<strong>screen reclaiming processes<\/strong>\u00a0and look at\u00a0<strong>ink drying time factors<\/strong>. Adjust\u00a0<strong>squeegee pressure<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0<strong>screen mesh count optimization<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"-4-5-consistency-and-viscosity-\"><strong>4.5. Consistency and Viscosity<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Problem:<\/strong>\u00a0Ink may be too thick or too thin.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Solution:<\/strong>\u00a0Use\u00a0<strong>ink viscosity control<\/strong>. Keep to\u00a0<strong>curing temperature guidelines<\/strong>\u00a0and adjust\u00a0<strong>squeegee pressure<\/strong>\u00a0for a smooth print.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"-5-real-world-applications-case-studies-\"><strong>5. Real-World Applications &amp; Case Studies<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Real cases show how ink works in the field. We use a table to show this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Application<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Data\/Statistic\/Case Study<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Details<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Market Growth<\/strong><\/td><td>The specialty inks market grows at&nbsp;<strong>6.2% CAGR (2022\u20132030)<\/strong>.<\/td><td>Shows fast growth in markets like textiles and electronics.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Sustainability<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>58% of printers<\/strong>&nbsp;choose eco-friendly inks. DIC Graphics cut their carbon use by&nbsp;<strong>40%<\/strong>&nbsp;since 2020.<\/td><td>Good for the Earth and your print work.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Metallic Inks<\/strong><\/td><td>Nike used DIC\u2019s metallic inks on their jerseys. There was a&nbsp;<strong>22% boost<\/strong>&nbsp;in customer joy.<\/td><td>Great work in sports and fashion.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Thermochromic Inks<\/strong><\/td><td>Coca-Cola labels used thermochromic inks. They changed color at&nbsp;<strong>15\u00b0C<\/strong>. Sales went up by&nbsp;<strong>30%<\/strong>&nbsp;in Asia.<\/td><td>Adds fun and surprise to products.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>UV-Curable Inks<\/strong><\/td><td>DIC\u2019s UV-Graphicure\u2122 series cuts energy use by&nbsp;<strong>50%<\/strong>&nbsp;compared to old methods. Epson uses them for big signs.<\/td><td>Saves energy and time in printing.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Conductive Inks<\/strong><\/td><td>Our inks help make auto sensors. In a DIC-Panasonic project, costs dropped by&nbsp;<strong>18%<\/strong>.<\/td><td>Helps in modern car and tech work.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Security Inks<\/strong><\/td><td>Pharma companies used our&nbsp;<strong>INVIA\u2122 Secure<\/strong>&nbsp;inks. This cut fake drug problems by&nbsp;<strong>41%<\/strong>&nbsp;in Europe.<\/td><td>Keeps products safe and trusted.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Consumer Trends<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>72% of Gen Z<\/strong>&nbsp;like prints with fun textures. Brands such as Supreme use our&nbsp;<strong>high-density ink textures<\/strong>.<\/td><td>Shows modern trends in print fashion.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Regulatory Compliance<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>OEKO-TEX certifications<\/strong>&nbsp;went up by&nbsp;<strong>28% YoY<\/strong>. DIC\u2019s Eco-Passport inks have&nbsp;<strong>45% of the EU market<\/strong>.<\/td><td>Shows our inks meet strict laws and work well.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>3D Printing Synergy<\/strong><\/td><td>With puff inks, Adidas reduced waste by&nbsp;<strong>33%<\/strong>.<\/td><td>Good for new and fun designs.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Cost Stats<\/strong><\/td><td>Switching to&nbsp;<strong>water-based inks<\/strong>&nbsp;can save&nbsp;<strong>$12k\/year<\/strong>&nbsp;in disposal costs.<\/td><td>Saves money over time.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Competitor Benchmark<\/strong><\/td><td>Sun Chemical\u2019s SolvaJet\u2122 UV inks have&nbsp;<strong>25% market share<\/strong>. DIC\u2019s Graphicure UV inks scored&nbsp;<strong>98% durability<\/strong>&nbsp;on glass.<\/td><td>Shows our ink is strong and long-lasting.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"-6-dic-graphics-specialty-ink-innovations-\"><strong>6. DIC Graphics\u2019 Specialty Ink Innovations<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>DIC Graphics is a world leader. We use smart ways to make inks. Our work is full of&nbsp;<strong>custom ink development<\/strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>binder formulations<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>We lead in\u00a0<strong>sustainable ink certifications<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We use\u00a0<strong>phthalate-free plastisol<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0<strong>low-VOC ink compliance<\/strong>\u00a0options.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Our\u00a0<strong>UV-curable inks<\/strong>\u00a0are in our\u00a0<strong>UV-Graphicure\u2122 series<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We also make\u00a0<strong>anti-counterfeiting inks<\/strong>\u00a0like\u00a0<strong>INVIA\u2122 Secure<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We work with art and industry to improve\u00a0<strong>edge definition<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>red shift color effects<\/strong>, and\u00a0<strong>ink bleeding prevention<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Our inks work with\u00a0<strong>digital screen separation<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0<strong>micro-registration adjustments<\/strong>\u00a0for great prints.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>We serve many sectors:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Apparel companies like\u00a0<strong>Nike<\/strong>, and\u00a0<strong>Adidas<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Packaging and pharma firms like\u00a0<strong>Novo Nordisk<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Industrial giants like\u00a0<strong>Panasonic<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0<strong>3M<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chemical firms like\u00a0<strong>BASF SE<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>DuPont de Nemours, Inc.<\/strong>, and\u00a0<strong>Huntsman Corporation<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We work with\u00a0<strong>Marabu GmbH &amp; Co. KG<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>Sun Chemical Corporation<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>Nazdar Ink Technologies<\/strong>, and\u00a0<strong>Union Ink Company<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We know\u00a0<strong>3M<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>Pantone LLC<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>Sericol<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>Permaset Aqua<\/strong>, and many more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Other companies in the field include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Matsui International<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Rutland Plastics<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>SGIA<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>PRINTING United Alliance<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>M&amp;R Printing Equipment<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>ROQ Automatic Presses<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>Anatol Equipment Manufacturing<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Epson<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>Brother International<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>Pirate\u2019s Press<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>Gildan Activewear<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>ASTM International<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>ISO<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>EPA VOC regulations<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>Kiian Group<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>Rutland Inks<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>PolyOne Corporation<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>International Coatings<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>Hubron International<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>MagnaColours<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>Printful<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>Kornit Digital<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>Mimaki<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Saati<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>Murakami Screen<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>Ulano Corporation<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>CCI Europe Chemicals<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>Fujifilm<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>Leonardo Software<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Screen Printing Magazine<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>ISS Long Beach<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>Ink Kitchen<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>A.W.T. World Trade<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>CCI Chemicals Belgium<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>Siegwerk<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>Dow Chemical Company<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>We also work with&nbsp;<strong>chameleon pigments<\/strong>,&nbsp;<strong>silicone ink flexibility<\/strong>,&nbsp;<strong>security ink features<\/strong>,&nbsp;<strong>metal substrate printing<\/strong>,&nbsp;<strong>wood printing techniques<\/strong>,&nbsp;<strong>glass ink adhesion<\/strong>, and&nbsp;<strong>EMI shielding inks<\/strong>. Our work covers&nbsp;<strong>hybrid ink systems<\/strong>,&nbsp;<strong>binder formulations<\/strong>, and&nbsp;<strong>nano-particle ink technology<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"-7-future-trends-in-specialty-inks-\"><strong>7. Future Trends in Specialty Inks<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The world of inks is not still. New ideas are coming fast. Look at these trends:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Nanotechnology Advances<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>We see\u00a0<strong>nano-particle ink technology<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0<strong>self-healing inks<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They give a new look to prints.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Smart Inks<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Inks can hold\u00a0<strong>embedded QR codes<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0<strong>NFC-enabled prints<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They help in the digital age.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Circular Economy<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Our inks are\u00a0<strong>biodegradable<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They bring a\u00a0<strong>circular economy<\/strong>\u00a0to life.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>3D Screen Printing and Hybrid Systems<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>We see\u00a0<strong>direct-to-garment printing<\/strong>\u00a0synergy with\u00a0<strong>3D printing<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>New methods mix\u00a0<strong>screen prepress workflows<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0<strong>automated ink dispensing<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Expanded Substrate Compatibility<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>More uses for\u00a0<strong>ceramic ink printing<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>industrial ink applications<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>conductive inks for electronics<\/strong>, and\u00a0<strong>fine art screen printing<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Improved Quality Controls<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Better\u00a0<strong>ink shelf life optimization<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0<strong>red shift color effects<\/strong>\u00a0help many brands.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Micro-registration adjustments<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0<strong>static control in printing<\/strong>\u00a0add to smooth operations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"-8-conclusion-actionable-takeaways-\"><strong>8. Conclusion &amp; Actionable Takeaways<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We have learned a lot. Here are the big points:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Specialty inks<\/strong>\u00a0are key tools for screen printers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There are many types:\u00a0<strong>metallic inks<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>thermochromic inks<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>glow-in-the-dark inks<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>UV-curable inks<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>puff inks<\/strong>, and more.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Think of\u00a0<strong>substrate compatibility<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>durability<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>environmental standards<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>curing methods<\/strong>, and\u00a0<strong>cost<\/strong>\u00a0when you choose an ink.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Many challenges, like\u00a0<strong>adhesion issues<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0<strong>color matching<\/strong>, have clear solutions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Real cases from Nike, Coca-Cola, and Panasonic show that our inks work well.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>DIC Graphics leads with ink innovations, like our\u00a0<strong>UV-Graphicure\u2122 series<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0<strong>INVIA\u2122 Secure<\/strong>\u00a0inks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The future brings new ideas with\u00a0<strong>nanotechnology<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>smart inks<\/strong>, and\u00a0<strong>circular economy<\/strong>\u00a0moves.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Take action today. 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