Inktek Panther Pink Plastisol Ink — Low Cure, Soft Hand, High Opacity Screen Printing Ink for Cotton & Poly Blends

Inktek Panther Pink Plastisol Ink is a premium low-cure, low-bleed plastisol screen printing ink engineered for screen printers who demand bold panther pink coverage, soft hand feel, and production-ready performance on every fabric type. Part of the Inktek LB Series proudly manufactured in Wisconsin, USA, this ink combines high opacity with a low 280°F cure temperature — giving you deep, rich panther pink prints without the dye migration, scorching, and stiff hand feel that plague standard 320°F plastisol inks.

KEY FEATURES

Bold & Vibrant Colors: Inktek Panther Pink delivers true, vibrant panther pink with exceptional depth and density. One pass through a properly tensioned screen gives you the coverage that cheaper inks need two hits to achieve. Every print pops with professional-grade intensity.

Opaque Consistency: Inktek’s increased opacity means you reach full panther pink coverage faster, even through fine mesh screens (up to 305 monofilament). Less ink per print. Fewer passes required. Lower ink cost per garment.

Creamy Texture: The specially formulated consistency hits the sweet spot between too thick and too thin. It shears down smoothly on the stroke, releases cleanly from the mesh, and lays down an even film without picking or dragging. Ready to go straight from the bucket.

Low Cure Formula (280°F): Standard plastisol cures at 320°F, which is hot enough to activate polyester dyes and cause dye migration. Inktek Panther Pink cures fully at 280°F — well below the dye activation threshold. Lower cure also means less energy cost, less garment scorching, less shrinkage, and faster conveyor throughput.

Soft Hand Prints: Despite its high opacity, Inktek Panther Pink cures to a soft, flexible film that moves with the garment. The matte finish feels integrated with the fabric rather than sitting on top like a thick plastic layer.

Matte Finish: Clean, modern, refined. No shine, no gloss, no plasticky look. The matte surface absorbs light instead of reflecting it, giving your panther pink prints a premium, sophisticated appearance.

Wet-on-Wet Printing: Print multiple colors without flashing between each station. Faster production, fewer flash dryers running, lower energy costs, and higher throughput on multi-color jobs. Adding a curable reducer further enhances wet-on-wet performance.

Short Flash Times: Gels quickly at 155-165°F. Less dwell time under the flash unit means faster index speeds on automatic presses and less waiting on manual presses.

Phthalate Compliant: Safe for children’s apparel and regulated production environments. Print with confidence.

WHY SCREEN PRINTERS CHOOSE INKTEK

Screen printers switch to Inktek for one reason: it solves the problems that other plastisol inks create. The 280°F cure temperature eliminates dye migration on poly blends without needing a separate low-bleed ink system — one ink works across cotton, 50/50 blends, and polyester (with blocker). The creamy consistency prints clean on the first pull without adding reducers or fighting the ink on press. The high opacity means fewer hits, less ink consumption, and faster production.

The soft matte hand feel satisfies retail brands and direct-to-consumer customers who reject stiff, glossy plastisol prints. The wet-on-wet capability speeds up multi-color jobs by eliminating flash stations between colors. Most printers who test Inktek on one job convert their entire shop within a month. Made in Wisconsin. Consistent batch to batch. No surprises.

HOW TO USE

Substrates: Best suited for 100% cotton and cotton/poly blends. When printing on 100% polyester, use a dye blocker underbase to prevent dye migration. Ensure garments are clean and free from contaminants.

Mesh Selection: 86-305 monofilament. Lower mesh (86-160) for heavy coverage and solid fills. Higher mesh (200-305) for fine detail, halftones, and simulated process.

Printing: Use a 70-75 durometer squeegee at a 45° angle with medium pressure. The creamy consistency shears down on the stroke for a clean release. For dark garments, print-flash-print for maximum opacity, or use a white underbase.

Flash Curing: Gel temperature is 155-165°F. Flash until dry to the touch but not fully cured. Avoid over-flashing.

Final Cure: Cure at 280°F (138°C). The ENTIRE ink layer must reach 280°F from top to bottom. Use a donut probe thermometer for accurate readings — laser guns read surface temperature only and can be misleading by 60-150°F. Typical conveyor cure time is 60-90 seconds.

Wet-on-Wet: Supports wet-on-wet for multi-color jobs. Add curable reducer for enhanced performance. No flash needed between color stations.

Storage: Store at 65-90°F (18-32°C) away from direct sunlight. Never store on cold concrete floors. Use within one year of manufacturing date.

Cleanup: Mineral spirits or plastisol ink wash/degradent. Ensure proper ventilation.

INKTEK PLASTISOL ADDITIVES

Inktek Panther Pink prints perfectly straight from the bucket for most jobs. When you need to modify the ink for specific fabrics, effects, or production requirements, these additives let you dial in exactly the performance you need. Always pre-test when adding any product to the ink.

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RECOMMENDED EMULSIONS

The right emulsion makes the difference between screens that hold up through a full production run and screens that break down mid-job. These Chromaline emulsions are recommended for printing with Inktek LB Series plastisol inks.

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