Printers Choice Printable Adhesive Non-Phthalate Plastisol Ink- For use with foils and flocks

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Printers Choice Printable Adhesive is a non-phthalate screen-printable plastisol adhesive base for foil transfer and flock application. Applied through a screen like standard ink, it gives you precise registration-accurate adhesive placement exactly where your foil or flock needs to bond — eliminating the coverage imprecision and overspray of aerosol adhesive applications.

Screen-Printable Adhesive

Foil Transfer & Flock

Non-Phthalate Formula

Registration Accurate

Standard Screen Process

Permanent Bond on Cure

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Description

Printers Choice Printable Adhesive – Screen-Printed Foil Transfer & Flock Adhesive (Non-Phthalate)

Printers Choice Printable Adhesive is a non-phthalate screen-printable plastisol adhesive base for foil transfer and flock application. Applied through a screen like standard ink, it gives you precise registration-accurate adhesive placement exactly where your foil or flock needs to bond — eliminating the coverage imprecision and overspray of aerosol adhesive applications.

Available in Quart, Gallon, and 5-Gallon. Non-phthalate formula. Apply via screen, apply foil or flock while adhesive is still tacky, then cure.

Is This the Right Product for Your Job?

Use This When You Need To…
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Printing metallic foil transfer effects on garments

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Applying flock for velvet-texture prints

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Need adhesive placement registered precisely to artwork

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Need phthalate-free compliance for retail or children’s apparel

Not the Right Fit If You Are…
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Standard color printing — this is adhesive, not a pigmented ink

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Soft-hand modification or viscosity adjustment

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Printing on substrates that need ink coverage

Key Features

Pairs Best With
Apply foil film over wet adhesive then heat press at 300–320°F to bond — peel carrier immediately
Apply flock over wet adhesive; cure in conveyor dryer at 320°F for permanent velvet texture bond

How to Do Foil Transfer & Flock Printing with Printable Adhesive

Metallic Foil Screen Printing
Print Printable Adhesive through your screen. While wet and uncured, lay foil film face-down over the adhesive. Press with a heat press at 300–320°F for 5–10 seconds. Peel foil carrier immediately while warm. The metallic foil bonds precisely to the adhesive in the exact shape of your screen design, creating clean, high-quality metallic effects registered to your artwork.
Flock Printing for Velvet Texture
Print Printable Adhesive through your screen. While wet and tacky, apply flock fibers over the printed area. Cure at 320°F in your conveyor dryer. The adhesive fuses and permanently locks the flock fibers in place. Result: a velvet-textured print in the exact shape of your artwork.
Multi-Layer Specialty Combinations
Print flat color layers first, flash cure, then print Printable Adhesive in registration over selected design elements for foil or flock accents. Allows precise combination of flat screen-printed color with metallic foil or textured flock in a single garment.

Complete Inktek Plastisol Additives — Find the Right Product for Your Job

River City Supply stocks the full Inktek SE additive line. Use the guide below to choose the right product for your specific application.

Process Clear

Soft-hand extender & transparent base
Best for: 4-color process, halftone, fashion soft-hand

Curable Reducer

Pure viscosity reducer with de-tacking agents
Best for: Auto presses, thick inks, wet-on-wet printing

Puff Additive

Creates raised 3D textured prints
Best for: Logos, varsity lettering, fashion texture

Gray Super Blocker

Dye migration barrier underbase for polyester
Best for: Polyester, 50/50 blends, poly-cotton

Stretch & Low Cure

Flexibility additive & low-temp cure
Best for: Athletic wear, spandex, tri-blends

Fashion Base

High-clarity soft-hand color mixing base
Best for: Fashion printing, custom color mixing

Gentle Soft Base

Ultra-soft low-viscosity base
Best for: Premium cotton, ringspun, lightweight tees

CCI Nylon Bonding

Low-temp cure bonding additive for nylon
Best for: Nylon bags, jackets, caps, synthetics

Printable Adhesive

Screen-printable adhesive for foil & flock
Best for: Foil transfer, flock application

Crystalina Fine Flake

Fine metallic flake sparkle plastisol
Best for: Fashion garments, subtle shimmer effects

How to Wash Test Plastisol Prints

Every time you change your ink formula, mix ratio, dryer settings, or substrate — run a wash test before releasing production. This is the only definitive check for cure integrity and wash durability.

Step 1 — Cure a Test Print
Print and cure a test garment at your production dryer settings. Let cool completely before washing.
Step 2 — Wash Hot
Machine wash on the hottest setting with standard detergent. Hot water is the stress test — if it holds here, it holds everywhere.
Step 3 — Repeat 3–5 Cycles
Run 3–5 full wash-and-dry cycles. Under-cured prints typically fail within the first 3 washes. Properly cured prints show no change.
Step 4 — Inspect
Look for: cracking, peeling, delamination, color fade, or ink loss. A properly cured print shows none of these. Also do a stretch test — pull the print firmly and check for cracking.
If prints fail the wash test: First check dryer temperature with a donut probe or temp tape on the actual garment surface (not air temp). If temp is correct and prints still fail, reduce belt speed slightly to increase dwell time. Retest before running production.
Apply Foil/Flock While Tacky
Foil and flock must be applied while the adhesive is still uncured and tacky. A fully cured adhesive will not bond new material.
Heat Press Required for Foil
Foil transfer requires a heat press for the bonding step — a conveyor dryer alone is not suitable. Direct pressure is required to fully transfer the metallic layer.
Test Foil Compatibility
Test the specific foil product you intend to use with Printable Adhesive before production to confirm bond strength and transfer quality.
Questions about this product?
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Technical Specifications

Technical Specifications

Product Information
Product NamePrinters Choice Printable Adhesive – Non-Phthalate
BrandPrinters Choice / Inktek
TypeScreen-printable plastisol adhesive base for foil and flock
FormulaNon-phthalate plastisol
Available SizesQuart, Gallon, 5 Gallon
Application Process
Step 1Screen print adhesive onto garment using standard screen printing process
Step 2While wet/tacky, apply foil film face-down or apply flock fibers
Step 3Heat press for foil (300–320°F, 5–10 sec); conveyor cure for flock (320°F)
Step 4 — FoilPeel carrier immediately while warm
Printing Parameters
Recommended Mesh86–110 mesh for maximum adhesive deposit
Squeegee Durometer65–70 durometer
Curing
Cure Temperature320°F (160°C)
Foil Transfer Temperature~300–320°F with heat press pressure
Compliance
Phthalate StatusNon-phthalate formula — suitable for CPSIA and major retailer compliance
Documents
Safety Data SheetInktek SDS (PDF)

Technical Sheets / Safety Data Sheets / Documents

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply foil over Printable Adhesive?
Print Printable Adhesive through your screen onto the garment. While still wet and uncured (do not flash), lay your foil sheet metallic-side-up, carrier-side-down over the adhesive area. Apply heat press pressure at 300–320°F for 5–10 seconds. Peel the carrier immediately while the garment is still warm — the metallic layer transfers to the adhesive in the exact shape of your screen design. The adhesive is now cured and the foil is permanently bonded.
Can I use any foil with this adhesive?
Most heat transfer foils designed for screen printing will work, but performance varies by foil product. Variables include adhesive sensitivity, temperature range, and carrier peel behavior. Always test a specific foil with Printable Adhesive on the actual garment fabric before running production.
What mesh count should I use?
Use 86–110 mesh to deposit a generous adhesive layer. Printable Adhesive benefits from the heavier deposit that lower mesh provides — unlike standard fine-detail ink printing where high mesh is preferred. A thin adhesive deposit will not provide sufficient bonding surface for full foil transfer.
How do I do flock printing?
Print Printable Adhesive through your screen. While wet and tacky, apply flock fibers over the printed area by hand-dusting, electrostatic application, or sprinkling. Gently pat to press fibers into the adhesive. Remove excess loose flock by shaking. Cure at 320°F in your conveyor dryer. Let cool before handling.
Why does the non-phthalate formula matter?
Major retailers (Walmart, Target, Amazon) have chemical compliance requirements restricting phthalate plasticizers. Children’s apparel is subject to strict phthalate limits under CPSIA. The non-phthalate formula makes Printable Adhesive suitable for compliance-sensitive applications without requiring testing exemptions.
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