Homepage // News Center // PolyOne Launches New Textile Printing Technology in China: Wilflex™ EPIC™ Rio Non-Phthalate Ink Mixing System The increased opacity of EPIC Rio also offers greater processing flexibility with regard to mesh screen selection, print strokes, and direct print capability without losing accuracy to PANTONE® color standards.  Photo Credit:  PolyOne Photo Caption: EPIC Rio - designed to deliver a premium print with soft hand feel and vibrant colors

Homepage // News Center // Wilflex™ Revive™ Bio Plastisol Inks from Avient Offer Sustainable Solutions for Screen Printing In addition to excellent wash durability and a super-soft hand, they can provide an intuitive printing experience with conventional screen printing equipment and processes.     Revive inks also join Wilflex’s portfolio of sustainable offerings for screen printing, including Wilflex™ Epic™ flexible cure inks for reduced energy use.  

The most widely-used after print effect is foiling. Flash cure the print. It is imperative to print this gel on top of a flashed color; this will make it easier to print.

Prints Consult PIB for print base Consult PIB for print base

Print Speed: Fast Print Speed: Medium to medium-fast Print Speed: Medium to medium-fast

This step is done in the first station prior to printing. Place Epic Finesse, Soft Hand Clear or base into the screen and print using moderate squeegee pressure. Screen Printing Color Mixing Systems: Wilflex™

Printing Techniques with Gray The second print will be a low-bleed white. Screen Printing: Which White Is Right?

Creating a smooth print Thinner layers make the print much softer. Screen Printing: Which White Is Right?

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