Matsui Pre-Mix Colors Yama Silicone Inks – Ready-Mixed Silicone Screen Printing Colors for Performance Apparel

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Matsui Pre Mix Silicone Ink SI0321 Flo Blue

Matsui Pre Mix Silicone Ink SI0310 Green

Matsui Pre Mix Silicone Ink SI0319 Flo Violet

Matsui Pre Mix Silicone Ink SI0307 Scarlet

Matsui Pre Mix Silicone Ink SI0304 Yellow

Matsui Pre Mix Silicone Ink SI0311 Violet

Matsui Pre Mix Silicone Ink SI0316 Flo Red

Matsui Pre Mix Silicone Ink SI0314 Flo Yellow

Matsui Pre Mix Silicone Ink SI0312 Marine Blue

Matsui Pre Mix Silicone Ink SI0318 Flo Magenta

Matsui Pre Mix Silicone Ink SI0320 Flo Green

Matsui Pre Mix Silicone Ink SI0315 Flo Orange

Matsui Pre Mix Silicone Ink SI0317 Flo Pink

Matsui Pre Mix Silicone Ink SI0305 Lemon Yellow

Matsui Pre Mix Silicone Ink SI0313 Orange

Matsui Pre Mix Silicone Ink SI0303 Black

Matsui Yama Pre-Mix Silicone Colors are factory-mixed silicone screen printing inks built for performance and athletic apparel. Silicone flexes and rebounds with the fabric — so prints stretch, won’t crack or split, and bond to slick synthetics like polyester, nylon and spandex where plastisol and water-based inks struggle. Ready-mixed in 19 colors for consistent, repeatable production. Add 10% silicone catalyst and print.

Extreme stretch & rebound
Won’t crack or split

Bonds to synthetics
Poly, nylon & spandex

Ready-mixed color
19 colors, consistent runs

Ultra-soft, flexible
Excellent opacity

Waterproof & washfast
Built for activewear

Catalyst required
Mix 90% ink / 10% catalyst

★ Add 10% silicone catalyst before printing — 4–6 hour pot life once mixed.

The ink that stretches with the shirt. Print vibrant, crack-proof color on the synthetics plastisol can’t hold. Questions? Call 512-454-0505.

Price range: $225.00 through $1,144.00

Size

Gallon
5 Gallon

Color

MAT-SI0303 - Yama Black
MAT-SI0304 - Yama Yellow
MAT-SI0305 - Yama Lemon Yellow
MAT-SI0306 - Yama Red
MAT-SI0307 - Yama Scarlet
MAT-SI0308 -Yama Blue
MAT-SI0309 -Yama Ultra Blue
MAT-SI0310 - Yama CY. Green
MAT-SI0311 - Yama Violet
MAT-SI0312 - Yama Marine Blue
MAT-SI0313 - Yama Orange
MAT-SI0314 - Yama Fluorescent Yellow
MAT-SI0315 - Yama Fluorescent Orange
MAT-SI0316 - Yama Fluorescent Red
MAT-SI0317 - Yama Fluorescent Pink
MAT-SI0318 - Yama Fluorescent Magenta
MAT-SI0319 - Yama Fluorescent Violet
MAT-SI0320 - Yama Fluorescent Green
MAT-SI0321 - Yama Fluorescent Blue

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Description

Matsui Yama Silicone Colors — Built for Performance Apparel

Activewear broke the old ink rules. Polyester, nylon and spandex stretch, shed water, and repel the inks that work on cotton — so prints crack, peel and bleed. Matsui Yama Pre-Mix Silicone Colors are engineered for exactly this: a factory-mixed silicone ink that flexes and rebounds with the garment, bonds tightly to slick synthetics, and stays soft and vibrant wash after wash. It’s the ink behind pro sports numbers, compression wear, leggings, swimwear and premium athleisure — ready-mixed in 19 colors for consistent, repeatable production.

★ These are ready-mixed colors, but NOT pre-catalyzed — mix 90% ink with 10% Matsui silicone catalyst before printing (4–6 hr pot life).

Why Silicone vs. Water-Based & Plastisol?

Plastisol and water-based inks were built for cotton. Silicone was built for stretch and synthetics. If you print activewear, here’s why silicone wins — and where the other systems still make sense:

What matters	Silicone (Yama)	Water-Based	Plastisol
Stretch & rebound	Extreme — flexes and snaps back, won’t crack or split	Good, but can crack under heavy stretch	Poor — cracks & splits on stretch
Adhesion to poly / nylon / spandex	Excellent — bonds to slick synthetics	Fair — struggles on nylon / spandex	Fair — needs poly / low-bleed additives
Hand feel	Ultra-soft, flexible, low-profile	Very soft — dyes into the fabric	Heavier — sits on top, can feel thick
Dye migration / bleed	Excellent resistance (blocker bases available)	Variable — can bleed on polyester	Prone to bleed — needs low-bleed inks
Opacity on darks	Excellent (mesh-adjustable)	Lower — often needs discharge / underbase	Excellent
Wash & water durability	Superb — waterproof & long wash life	Good	Good, but cracks over time on stretch
In the screen	Won’t dry in the mesh mid-run	Dries in mesh — needs retarder / attention	Won’t dry in the screen
Prep & cleanup	Catalyze 90/10; silicone-safe cleaners; solvent-resistant emulsion	Water cleanup; needs good drying / cure	Simple cleanup; very forgiving cure
Best for	Activewear, compression, swim, nylon, seamless	Soft retail prints on cotton	Everyday cotton tees, high volume

Bottom line: for stretchy, synthetic, water-shedding performance garments, silicone is in a class of its own — it’s the only system that truly moves with the fabric and grips synthetics without cracking, peeling or dye bleed. For soft prints on cotton tees, water-based and plastisol still have their place.

19 Ready-Mixed Colors

Factory-mixed for consistency batch to batch — standard and fluorescent options:

STANDARD

Black · Yellow · Lemon Yellow · Red · Scarlet · Blue · Ultra Blue · Cyan Green · Violet · Marine Blue · Orange

FLUORESCENT

Fluor. Yellow · Orange · Red · Pink · Magenta · Violet · Green · Blue

How to Print Yama Silicone

1 · Catalyze

Mix 90% ink with 10% Matsui silicone catalyst. Only mix what you’ll use — pot life is 4–6 hours.

2 · Print

80–160 mesh, 70–80 durometer (or triple-duro) squeegee, 1–2 smooth strokes. Use a solvent-resistant, silicone-compatible emulsion.

3 · Cure

Flash ~220°F for 5–8 sec between colors; final cure 300–320°F for 1–2 min (internal temp above 250°F).

Why Buy From River City Supply?

Real screen printers. Real support. Genuine Matsui ink.

Real printers on staff

Silicone prints differently — we’ll help you dial in catalyst, mesh, cure and emulsion. Call (512) 454-0505.

Genuine Matsui silicone

Authentic Yama inks and catalyst — the real performance system.

The whole silicone system

Colors, catalyst, HD, puff, high-gloss, emboss and blocker bases — all in stock.

Financing available

Stocking up on ink and equipment? Apply for equipment financing.

Fast shipping + 1-hour pickup

Ships quick, and in-stock items are ready for pickup within an hour in Central Texas.

Support after the sale

Family-run and here Monday–Friday, 9–5, long after your order ships.

Call (512) 454-0505

You’ll also need

The required silicone catalyst, plus a solvent-resistant emulsion and silicone-safe cleaner. Browse all silicone inks.

Special effects & whites

Go beyond color: Yama HD, Puff, High Gloss, Emboss and Super White.

New to silicone printing?

It rewards the right setup. Call us and we’ll walk you through catalyst ratios, mesh, squeegee, emulsion and curing for crack-proof prints on synthetics.

Call 512-454-0505

Apply for financing

Stocking up on ink and equipment? Spread the cost with simple equipment financing.

Explore Financing

Technical Specifications

Matsui Yama Silicone Colors — Technical Specifications

Type	Pre-mixed silicone screen printing ink (Matsui Yama)
Colors	19 ready-mixed (11 standard + 8 fluorescent)
Catalyst	Required — 90% ink / 10% Matsui silicone catalyst; 4–6 hr pot life
Best fabrics	Polyester, nylon, spandex & blends — activewear, compression, swim, seamless
Mesh	80–160 mesh (31–63T)
Squeegee	70–80 durometer or triple-duro blade; 1–2 smooth strokes
Emulsion	Solvent-resistant, silicone-compatible
Flash cure	~220°F for 5–8 seconds between colors
Final cure	300–320°F for 1–2 min (internal temp above 250°F)
Stretch / hand	Extreme stretch & rebound; ultra-soft, flexible finish
Opacity	Excellent — adjustable via mesh & strokes
Sublimated / dyed fabrics	Apply a blocker base before color to stop dye migration
Do not mix with	Plastisol or water-based inks; use silicone-safe cleaners only
Sizes	Gallon & 5-gallon (5-gal ≈ 40 lb)

Catalyst required. Yama colors are ready-mixed but not pre-catalyzed — mix 90% ink with 10% silicone catalyst and use within the 4–6 hour pot life. Always test your specific fabric first.

Pairs Well With

Silicone Catalyst
Required — 10%
Yama Super White
Max brightness & stretch
Yama HD
Raised, high-density prints
Yama Puff Base
3D puff effect
All Silicone Inks
See the full range
Financing
Spread the cost

Technical Sheets / Safety Data Sheets / Documents

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Matsui Yama Silicone Colors — Frequently Asked Questions

Why use silicone instead of plastisol or water-based ink?

Silicone flexes and rebounds with the fabric, so it won’t crack or split on high-stretch garments, and it bonds to slick synthetics — polyester, nylon, spandex — that plastisol and water-based inks struggle to hold. It’s also waterproof and extremely washfast. For activewear and technical fabrics, nothing else compares; for soft prints on cotton tees, water-based and plastisol are still good options.

Are these ready to print?

The colors are ready-mixed (no pigment mixing), but they are not pre-catalyzed. Add 10% Matsui silicone catalyst (90/10) before printing, and use it within the 4–6 hour pot life.

What garments and fabrics are they for?

Polyester, nylon and spandex blends — sports uniforms and numbers, leggings and compression wear, yoga wear and swimwear, nylon jackets and bags, and premium athleisure and streetwear.

How many colors are there?

19 factory-mixed colors — 11 standard (Black, Yellow, Lemon Yellow, Red, Scarlet, Blue, Ultra Blue, Cyan Green, Violet, Marine Blue, Orange) and 8 fluorescent (Yellow, Orange, Red, Pink, Magenta, Violet, Green, Blue).

What mesh, squeegee and cure should I use?

Print through 80–160 mesh with a 70–80 durometer (or triple-duro) squeegee, 1–2 smooth strokes. Flash ~220°F for 5–8 seconds between colors, and final cure at 300–320°F for 1–2 minutes (internal temperature above 250°F).

Do I need a special emulsion or cleaner?

Yes — use a solvent-resistant, silicone-compatible emulsion and silicone-safe cleaners only. Don’t mix silicone with plastisol or water-based inks. On sublimated or dyed fabrics, print a blocker base before your colors.

What sizes are available?

Gallon and 5-gallon options (a 5-gallon pail is roughly 40 lb). Call us for bulk and we’ll get you set up.

Why Buy From River City Supply?

Real screen printers. Real support. Genuine Matsui ink.

Real printers on staff

We’ll help you dial in silicone. Call (512) 454-0505.

Genuine Matsui silicone

Authentic Yama inks and catalyst.

The whole silicone system

Colors, catalyst, HD, puff and more.

Financing available

Apply for equipment financing, or ask us how.

Everything under one roof

Ink, emulsion, screens, presses and curing.