{"id":6701,"date":"2025-04-15T01:49:52","date_gmt":"2025-04-15T05:49:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/plastisol-inks.com\/?p=6701"},"modified":"2025-04-15T01:49:56","modified_gmt":"2025-04-15T05:49:56","slug":"plastisol-ink-why-its-the-best-choice-for-screen-printing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/plastisol-inks.com\/en_nz\/plastisol-ink-why-its-the-best-choice-for-screen-printing\/","title":{"rendered":"Plastisol Ink: Why It\u2019s the Best Choice for Screen Printing"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><h2>Table of Contents<\/h2><nav><ul><li><a href=\"#plastisol-ink-why-its-the-best-choice-for-screen-printing\">Plastisol Ink: Why It\u2019s the Best Choice for Screen Printing<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#what-is-plastisol-ink\">What Is Plastisol Ink?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#5-big-reasons-to-choose-plastisol-ink\">5 Big Reasons to Choose Plastisol Ink<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#1-covers-dark-fabrics-perfectly\">1. Covers Dark Fabrics Perfectly<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#2-lasts-a-long-time\">2. Lasts a Long Time<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#3-easy-to-use\">3. Easy to Use<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#4-fun-special-effects\">4. Fun Special Effects<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#5-great-for-big-jobs\">5. Great for Big Jobs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#plastisol-vs-other-inks-whats-better\">Plastisol vs. Other Inks: What\u2019s Better?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#is-plastisol-ink-bad-for-the-earth\">Is Plastisol Ink Bad for the Earth?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#how-to-use-plastisol-ink-4-easy-steps\">How to Use Plastisol Ink: 4 Easy Steps<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#where-to-use-plastisol-ink\">Where to Use Plastisol Ink<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#clothes\">Clothes<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#promotional-items\">Promotional Items<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#industrial-uses\">Industrial Uses<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#fa-qs\">FAQs<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#faq-question-1744678480215\">Is plastisol ink safe for baby clothes?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#faq-question-1744678709298\">Can I print on nylon?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#faq-question-1744678723906\">Will plastisol crack?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"plastisol-ink-why-its-the-best-choice-for-screen-printing\">Plastisol Ink: Why It\u2019s the Best Choice for Screen Printing<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Meta Description<\/strong>: Learn why plastisol ink is the top pick for bright, long-lasting prints on clothes, labels, and more. Compare it to other inks and see how to use it right.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-is-plastisol-ink\">What Is Plastisol Ink?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Plastisol ink is a special ink used in screen printing. It is made from <strong>PVC resin<\/strong> and <strong>plasticizers<\/strong>. This mix makes it thick and sticky. People love it because it works great on fabrics like t-shirts, hats, and bags.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Did you know?<\/strong> Over 70% of screen printers use plastisol ink!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"651\" height=\"633\" src=\"https:\/\/plastisol-inks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/031a938f982b0e98664bc5fab0db725.png\" alt=\"Plastisol Ink\" class=\"wp-image-6709\" title=\"plastisol inks\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plastisol-inks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/031a938f982b0e98664bc5fab0db725.png 651w, https:\/\/plastisol-inks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/031a938f982b0e98664bc5fab0db725-300x292.png 300w, https:\/\/plastisol-inks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/031a938f982b0e98664bc5fab0db725-12x12.png 12w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 651px) 100vw, 651px\" \/><figcaption>plastisol inks<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5-big-reasons-to-choose-plastisol-ink\">5 Big Reasons to Choose Plastisol Ink<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-covers-dark-fabrics-perfectly\">1. <strong>Covers Dark Fabrics Perfectly<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Plastisol ink is <strong>opaque<\/strong> (not see-through).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It stays bright on <strong>black or dark-colored fabrics<\/strong> (like band t-shirts).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Water-based inks can\u2019t do this!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-lasts-a-long-time\">2. <strong>Lasts a Long Time<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Prints stay bright after <strong>many washes<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Great for <strong>work clothes<\/strong> or <strong>outdoor banners<\/strong> (resists sun and rain).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Colorfastness<\/strong> means colors don\u2019t fade.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-easy-to-use\">3. <strong>Easy to Use<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>No need to <strong>pretreat fabrics<\/strong> (unlike water-based inks).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Works on <strong>cotton, polyester<\/strong>, and blends.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-fun-special-effects\">4. <strong>Fun Special Effects<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Add <strong>glitter, puff, or metallic<\/strong> finishes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use <strong>Rutland Magnaprint<\/strong> for 3D textures.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5-great-for-big-jobs\">5. <strong>Great for Big Jobs<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Stays wet in screens longer (no drying during printing).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Perfect for <strong>bulk orders<\/strong> (like school event shirts).<\/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=\"plastisol-vs-other-inks-whats-better\">Plastisol vs. Other Inks: What\u2019s Better?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Ink Type<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Best For<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Not Good For<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Plastisol<\/strong><\/td><td>Dark fabrics, bulk jobs<\/td><td>Eco-friendly projects<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Water-Based<\/strong><\/td><td>Soft feel, eco-friendly<\/td><td>Dark fabrics, long washes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Discharge<\/strong><\/td><td>Vintage looks on cotton<\/td><td>Synthetic fabrics<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Eco-Solvent<\/strong><\/td><td>Synthetic materials<\/td><td>Low budgets, quick jobs<\/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=\"is-plastisol-ink-bad-for-the-earth\">Is Plastisol Ink Bad for the Earth?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Old plastisol inks<\/strong> had chemicals called <strong>phthalates<\/strong> (bad for the environment). Now, companies make <strong>safer options<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Phthalate-free inks<\/strong>: Try <strong>Union Ink ECO Series<\/strong> or <strong>Wilflex Epic<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Low-VOC inks<\/strong>: <strong>Matsui<\/strong> and <strong>Green Galaxy<\/strong> are greener choices.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Look for<\/strong>: <strong>Oeko-Tex Standard 100<\/strong> certification (means safe for skin).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"404\" height=\"591\" src=\"https:\/\/plastisol-inks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/f2ea9d07e702b8873d5f74319938f74.png\" alt=\"plastisol inks\" class=\"wp-image-6710\" title=\"plastisol inks\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plastisol-inks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/f2ea9d07e702b8873d5f74319938f74.png 404w, https:\/\/plastisol-inks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/f2ea9d07e702b8873d5f74319938f74-205x300.png 205w, https:\/\/plastisol-inks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/f2ea9d07e702b8873d5f74319938f74-8x12.png 8w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 404px) 100vw, 404px\" \/><figcaption>plastisol inks<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-use-plastisol-ink-4-easy-steps\">How to Use Plastisol Ink: 4 Easy Steps<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Cure It Right<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Heat to <strong>300\u2013330\u00b0F<\/strong> for <strong>60\u201390 seconds<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use a <strong>M&amp;R dryer<\/strong> for even heat.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Pick the Right Screen<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Use <strong>110\u2013160 mesh<\/strong> for details.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use <strong>200+ mesh<\/strong> for thin inks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Add Special Mixes<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Soft-hand additive<\/strong> makes prints comfy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Silicone<\/strong> helps prints stretch.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Avoid Mistakes<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Don\u2019t add too much water (<strong>over-thinning<\/strong>).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Test print first!<\/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=\"where-to-use-plastisol-ink\">Where to Use Plastisol Ink<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"clothes\"><strong>Clothes<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Gym shirts<\/strong>, <strong>hoodies<\/strong>, and <strong>event tees<\/strong> (like <strong>Gildan<\/strong> or <strong>Hanes<\/strong> brands).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"promotional-items\"><strong>Promotional Items<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Tote bags<\/strong>, <strong>silicone wristbands<\/strong>, and <strong>mousepads<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"industrial-uses\"><strong>Industrial Uses<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Car decals<\/strong>, <strong>PVC labels<\/strong>, and <strong>durable tags<\/strong> (meets <strong>ASTM D4366<\/strong> standard).<\/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=\"fa-qs\">FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list\">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1744678480215\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question\"><strong>Is plastisol ink safe for baby clothes?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer\">\n\n<p>Only if it\u2019s <strong>phthalate-free<\/strong> (check the label!).<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1744678709298\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question\"><strong>Can I print on nylon?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer\">\n\n<p>No\u2014<strong>plastisol doesn\u2019t stick well<\/strong> to nylon or silk.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1744678723906\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question\"><strong>Will plastisol crack?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer\">\n\n<p>Only if you <strong>don\u2019t cure it right<\/strong>! Follow heat guidelines.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/h3>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Plastisol Ink: Why It\u2019s the Best Choice for Screen Printing Meta Description: Learn why plastisol ink is the top pick for bright, long-lasting prints on clothes, labels, and more. Compare it to other inks and see how to use it right. What Is Plastisol Ink? Plastisol ink is a special ink used in screen printing. [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":6708,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"default","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"set","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[150],"class_list":["post-6701","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog","tag-plastisol-ink"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/plastisol-inks.com\/en_nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6701","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/plastisol-inks.com\/en_nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/plastisol-inks.com\/en_nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/plastisol-inks.com\/en_nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/plastisol-inks.com\/en_nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6701"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/plastisol-inks.com\/en_nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6701\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6711,"href":"https:\/\/plastisol-inks.com\/en_nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6701\/revisions\/6711"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/plastisol-inks.com\/en_nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/6708"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/plastisol-inks.com\/en_nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6701"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/plastisol-inks.com\/en_nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6701"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/plastisol-inks.com\/en_nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6701"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}