Matsui SI0300 Yama Mat Base Silicone Ink – Matte Silicone Mixing Base for High-Stretch & Performance Fabrics
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Matsui Yama Mat Base is a premium silicone ink base formulated to produce a smooth, matte finish with superior stretch and durability. Designed for high-performance printing, this base excels on athletic garments, performancewear, and stretchy synthetic fabrics where flexibility and long-lasting softness are essential.
Part of the Matsui Yama silicone ink system, Yama Mat Base blends easily with Yama pigments to create custom matte colors while maintaining excellent screen stability and printing consistency. It delivers outstanding adhesion and elongation, making it ideal for prints that need to move with the garment without cracking or losing shape.
Price range: $56.00 through $1,056.00
Description
Matsui Yama Mat Base Key Features:
- Produces a smooth, matte finish for premium silicone prints
- Excellent stretch and recovery for athletic and performance fabrics
- Strong adhesion and superior durability
- Compatible with Matsui Yama silicone pigments for custom color creation
- Ideal for high-performance and high-stretch garments
- Soft-hand feel with a non-shiny, modern look
- Part of the Matsui Yama silicone ink system
Recommended Uses:
- Performancewear & athletic apparel
- Stretch fabrics such as polyester, spandex, and blends
- Fashion prints where soft feel and matte finish are preferred
Pro Tip:
For best results, use with Matsui Yama silicone catalysts, additives, and pigments to achieve the desired viscosity, cure performance, and finish.
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Technical Specifications
✅ Technical Data / Specs Sheet
Product: Matsui Silicone Ink – Yama Mat Base
Category: Silicone Screen Printing Ink Base
Finish: Matte / Low-Gloss
System: Matsui Yama Silicone Ink System
Properties
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Finish | Matte, soft-touch finish |
| Stretch / Elongation | Excellent – high-stretch performance |
| Cure Temperature | 300–320°F (150–160°C) recommended |
| Mix Ratio | Mix with Yama pigment and silicone catalyst as directed |
| Viscosity | Medium-high; can be modified with silicone reducer |
| Screen Mesh | 80–160 mesh (31–63T) recommended |
| Squeegee | 70–80 durometer or triple durometer blade |
| Stencil | Standard solvent-resistant emulsion |
| Flash Temperature | ~220°F / 104°C |
| Flash Time | 5–8 seconds depending on dryer / substrate |
| Clean-Up | Silicone-safe ink cleaner / Matsui recommended cleaners |
Fabric Compatibility
| Fabric Type | Performance |
|---|---|
| Polyester | ✅ Excellent |
| Spandex / Lycra | ✅ Excellent stretch retention |
| Nylon | ✅ Test recommended |
| Cotton / Blends | ✅ Works great |
| Sublimated Garments | ✅ Use blocker underbase if needed |
Recommended Uses
- Sportswear & activewear
- Performance fabrics
- Athleisure & yoga apparel
- Stretch garments (leggings, compression, etc.)
- Fashion prints with a matte finish
Storage & Shelf Life
- Store in sealed container, 65°F–77°F (18°C–25°C)
- Avoid freezing or excessive heat
- Shelf life: 12 months from opening (sealed)
Safety & Compliance
- PVC-free
- Phthalate-free
- Eco-friendly silicone technology
- Meets global apparel print safety standards
Technical Sheets / Safety Data Sheets / Documents
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