Non-Phthalate Ink Series
Text Box: Technical Data SheeT Text Box: Available Low Bleed Colors ATHP-1050 Polyester Low-Bleed White ATHP-1070 Polyester Premium Low-Bleed White ATHP-1500 Polyester Low-Bleed Grey ATHP-2040 Polyester Low-Bleed Gold ATHP-2050 Polyester Low-Bleed Burnt Orange ATHP-3010 Polyester Low-Bleed Tru-Red ATHP-3030 Polyester Low Bleed Cardinal ATHP-5015 Polyester Low-Bleed Royal Blue ATHP-5035 Polyester Low-Bleed Columbia Blue ATHP-5040 Polyester Low-Bleed Navy Blue ATHP-6020 Polyester Low-Bleed Kelly Green 

Polyester Low-Bleed Plastisol (ATHP)

A high-opacity, low-bleed, Non-Phthalate plastisol for 100% Polyester

athletic uniforms.

Applications

· Direct print low-bleed plastisols for controlling dye migration on 100% Polyester fabrics.

· Athletic uniforms or any other synthetic fabrics prone to bleeding.

Features

· All colors are made with non-migrating

    pigments.

· Excellent opacity.

· Superior bleed resistance.

· Excellent durability.

General Information:

Polyester low-bleed plastisols (ATHP) are the ultimate high-opacity low-bleed plastisols formulated to fight dye migration on even the worst bleeding 100% Polyester athletic uniforms, as well as, other synthetic fabrics prone to dye migration. It’s formulated to provide excellent printing characteristics and is designed for both manual and automatic printing.  Premium Low-Bleed White ATHP-1070 offers printers a low-bleed white ink with easier printablility, as well as, better post-bleed properties provided the ink film is fully cured.  All ATHP-Series inks contain non-migrating pigments.

Opacity:

Polyester low-bleed plastisols are formulated to provide high-opacity.

Mesh:

Print through 74T-110T (29-34 metric) monofilament Polyester. For maximum opacity use 62T (24 metric).

Additives:

Polyester low-bleed plastisols are supplied ready to print. Since plastisol inks “body up” at rest, always stir the ink well to determine the actual printing viscosity before adding any reducer.  Reducing may cause the ink to penetrate into the fabric affecting coverage. If it becomes necessary to add reducer use PLRE-9100 in increments of ˝% to 2% by weight

Stencils: Any properly applied direct emulsion or capillary film compatible with plastisol inks.

 

Printing Instructions: For the best coverage, bleed resistance and brightest print, adjust the off-contact distance and squeegee pressure so the majority of the ink film remains on top of the printed fabric rather than being pushed completely through it.  For best results on dark fabrics use a print/flash/print technique.

 

Curing Instructions: Polyester low-bleed plastisols will fully cure and withstand repeated washings when the entire ink deposit reaches a minimum of 300°F (149°C).

 

Caution: Because of the thick ink deposits required for athletic printing, Low-Bleed plastisols may require higher dryer temperatures or slower belt speeds for the entire ink deposit to reach the recommended curing temperature.

Due to the varying qualities of dye processes of Polyester fabrics, the substrate should be tested and observed over time as post-bleed can occur up to several weeks after the fabric is actually printed.

It is also important to be certain that some of ink penetrates the into the fabric to ensure proper adhesion. Always test prior to production run.

Union Ink Company, Inc (USA)

453 Broad Ave. Ridgefield, NJ 07657

US 1-800-5260455 / 1-201-945-5766 Fax 1-201-945-4111

Web www.unionink.com / info@unionink.com

Union Ink Company, Inc. (UK)

Unit 28, Eldon Way Paddock Wood, Kent TN12 6BE

(44) 01892-834555  Fax (44) 01892-834666

Web www.unionink.com / info@unionink.com