Inktek LBX 38888 Orange Plastisol Ink – Low Cure Pantone Mixing Ink for Screen Printing
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Inktek LBX 38888 Orange is a low-cure plastisol mixing base formulated for sports oranges, warm Pantone targets, and the warm spectrum bridge between red and yellow. Part of the 15-color Inktek LBX Pantone Mixing System, it mixes predictably with every other LBX base to hit precise Pantone targets by weight and fully cures at 280°F — safe on performance fabrics and poly blends.
The warm bridge between red and yellow in the LBX system
Safer on heat-sensitive performance wear
Blends with all 15 LBX inks for precise color matching
Consistent lay-down from fine to medium mesh
Flashes cleanly, no ghosting on platen
Part of the Inktek LBX Series
Price range: $39.99 through $499.99
Description
Orange Done Right.
Sports programs, automotive aftermarket, construction and safety apparel, fall merchandise — orange is one of the most demanding colors to match in screen printing because the customer’s brand color is almost never a generic orange. It’s a specific Pantone, and it needs to hit exactly. Inktek LBX 38888 Orange is the warm spectrum bridge in the LBX Pantone Mixing System — a rich, saturated orange base that combines precisely with LBX Red and LBX Yellow to cover the entire sports orange, burnt orange, and warm gold range. Fully cures at 280°F. Use the free LBX Pantone Color Formulator at formulator.screenprintsupplies.com to get exact mix ratios instantly.
Why LBX 38888 Orange?
LBX Orange sits at the intersection of the red and yellow families — making it essential for sports oranges, burnt oranges, warm peach tones, and athletic gold targets that sit on the orange side of yellow. No other base in the system covers this range.
Every formula is weight-based and repeatable. Add more Red to shift toward burnt orange and brick. Add more Yellow to shift toward warm gold and amber. Use the free formulator to get the exact ratio for any Pantone target without guessing.
Full cure at 280°F means safe use on polyester and athletic wear — the primary substrate for the sports and safety apparel market where orange Pantone targets are most frequently requested.
Smooth, stable body from 86 to 160 mesh. Doesn’t shift in a warm pressroom. Flashes cleanly without ghosting — consistent on long runs of sports and team apparel.
Available Sizes
- QQuart (32 oz) — Great for shops adding orange mixing capability or running smaller athletic and brand jobs
- GGallon (128 oz) — Standard production size for regular sports orange and Pantone mixing work
- 55-Gallon Pail — High-volume shops with heavy athletics, safety apparel, or orange-dominant programs
See It in Action
Printing with LBX 38888 Orange
Go to formulator.screenprintsupplies.com, enter your Pantone target, and get exact gram-weight ratios. Orange targets often combine LBX Orange with LBX Red or LBX Yellow depending on whether they lean warm-red or warm-gold.
Use a digital gram scale accurate to 0.1g. Orange is a visually sensitive hue — even small formula variations shift the result noticeably from sports orange toward red or toward gold. Weigh every component.
Mix until fully homogeneous. A paddle mixer on a drill gives the most consistent blend, especially in larger batches. Mix more than you need to avoid batch variation mid-job.
Target 280°F internal ink temp. Verify with a donut probe. Stretch test and wash test before shipping customer orders.
Orange Pantone Targets LBX 38888 Helps You Hit
PMS 021, 151, 165 — the classic athletic orange family used by major sports programs; mix LBX Orange + small amounts of Red or Yellow to tune
PMS 166, 1585, 1595 — warm, earthy orange tones used in collegiate licensing, fall apparel, and regional brand programs
PMS 136, 144, 1235 — orange-side golds and ambers; mix LBX Orange + LBX Yellow for the warm gold range
PMS 9163, 9180, 9185 — soft peach and pastel orange tones; mix LBX Orange + significant LBX White
Small formula variations in orange mixes are highly visible — a few grams off can shift the result from PMS 021 toward brick red or toward amber gold. Always weigh every component on a gram scale accurate to 0.1g. Never estimate orange by eye.
Re-mixing orange mid-job risks batch variation that shows clearly in side-by-side comparison on press. Calculate your ink needs, add a 20% buffer, and mix it all in one batch before the job starts.
LBX 38888 Orange Is a Pantone Mixing Ink — Not Just a Color
This is an engineered mixing base — one of 15 fully inter-mixable LBX inks designed to hit specific Pantone targets by weight. Use the free LBX Pantone Color Formulator to get exact gram-weight mix ratios instantly. No guessing. No waste. Repeatable run after run.
🎨 Open Free LBX Formulator → formulator.screenprintsupplies.com
Complete Inktek LBX Plastisol Mixing Color System
The LBX system includes 15 fully inter-mixable colors — 10 standard bases and 5 fluorescent bases. Use the free LBX Pantone Color Formulator to get exact mix ratios by weight for any Pantone color instantly.
| Color | SKU | Role in the System |
|---|---|---|
| LBX White | PCLBX11888 | Tint base, pastels, underbases — the most-used base in the system |
| LBX Black | PCLBX19888 | Neutral shading, dark and muted Pantone formulas, earth tones |
| LBX Orange ← You Are Here | PCLBX38888 | Sports oranges, warm spectrum bridge between red and yellow |
| LBX Red | PCLBX48888 | Warm reds — brand reds, sports reds, PMS 485 / 032 / 200 |
| LBX Magenta | PCLBX48889 | Cool reds and pinks — Rhodamine Red, Rubine Red, the full pink family |
| LBX Violet | PCLBX58888 | Purple anchor — collegiate purples, brand violets, lavenders |
| LBX Marine | PCLBX68888 | Deep navy anchor — PMS 289 / 281 / 295 and the full dark blue family |
| LBX Blue | PCLBX68889 | Bright blues — sky blue, Carolina blue, royal blue, process blue |
| LBX Green | PCLBX78888 | Kelly green, forest, olive, teal bridge — the most versatile base |
| LBX Yellow | PCLBX88888 | Athletic golds, school yellows, warm spectrum bridge to orange and green |
| LBX Flo Pink FLUOR. | PCLBX98880 | Neon hot pink — festival, concert, and athletic apparel |
| LBX Flo Red FLUOR. | PCLBX98884 | Fluorescent safety orange-red — hi-vis apparel and warm accent colors |
| LBX Flo Purple FLUOR. | PCLBX98885 | Electric neon purple — concert and festival merchandise |
| LBX Flo Blue FLUOR. | PCLBX98886 | Electric neon blue — athletic programs, concert merch, neon teal mixing |
| LBX Flo Yellow FLUOR. | PCLBX98888 | Safety hi-vis yellow and neon lime-green — the most visible color in the spectrum |
| LBX Complete Kit ALL 15 COLORS | LBX-KIT | All 15 LBX bases in one kit — everything you need to mix any Pantone color |
All 15 LBX colors are fully inter-mixable · Low cure from 280°F · Non-phthalate · Available in quart, gallon, and 5-gallon · Browse all LBX colors →
Orders before 3:30 PM CT ship same day. Free shipping over $200.
Get exact gram-weight mix ratios for any Pantone target — free, instant, no login required.
Technical Specifications
| Inktek LBX 38888 Orange — Technical Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Inktek LBX 38888 Orange |
| SKU | PCLBX38888 |
| Ink Type | Plastisol (PVC-based), Low Cure |
| Color Family | Orange — sports oranges, warm spectrum bridge between red and yellow |
| Primary Application | Pantone mixing base — sports orange, athletic, brand color, safety apparel matching |
| Recommended Cure Temperature | 280°F (138°C) internal ink temp |
| Recommended Mesh Count | 86–160 mesh |
| Recommended Squeegee | 70–80 durometer; standard screen printing squeegee |
| Mixing System | Inktek LBX Pantone Mixing System (15 inter-mixable bases) |
| Formulator Software | formulator.screenprintsupplies.com — free, no login required |
| Suitable Substrates | 100% cotton, polyester, tri-blends, performance wear |
| Available Sizes | Quart (32 oz), Gallon (128 oz), 5-Gallon Pail |
| Shelf Life | 2 years from manufacture date (sealed, room temp storage) |
| Storage | Cool, dry location; keep away from heat and direct sunlight |
| Brand | Inktek |
| Distributor | River City Supply — screenprintsupplies.com |
Technical Sheets / Safety Data Sheets / Documents
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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