Matsui Alpha Series Green C | Ready-for-Use Water-Based and Dischargeable primary green Ink — Print Straight from the Bucket or Mix Custom Pantone® Colors Using Your Pantone Book — No Software Required
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Matsui Alpha Series Green C is a ready-for-use (RFU) water-based hybrid ink that can be printed straight from the bucket as a primary green spot color OR blended with other Alpha Series colors to create custom Pantone®-matched shades — using your Pantone Formula Guide directly, no software required. Dual-mode ink: water-based on light garments, dischargeable on dark 100% cotton when activated with 3-8% Discharge Activator. No separate base needed — Alpha IS the complete ink. Part of the 15-color Alpha Series mixing system. Prints through mesh up to 230. Cure at 320°F (160°C). Flash at 160°F. Wet-on-wet capable. Cotton and cotton-poly blends. Light, medium, and dark fabrics. PVC-free. Ultra-soft hand feel.
Price range: $29.99 through $1,999.99
Description
Alpha Series Green C — Ready for Use, No Base, No Software
Alpha Series Green C is a complete ink. Open the container and print.
Unlike Neo Pigments (which are pigment concentrates that MUST be mixed into a separate base), Alpha Green C is a ready-for-use ink that requires no base, no mixing software, and no pigment calculations. Print it straight from the bucket as a primary green spot color, or blend it with other Alpha colors following the formulas printed directly in your Pantone Formula Guide.
Alpha Green C is the primary green in the Alpha system. Use as a bold spot green. Blend with Yellow 012 C for lime and chartreuse. Blend with Process Blue C for teal and sea green. Add Black C for forest green, hunter green, and olive. Add Trans White C for mint and sage pastels.
Two Modes — Water-Based on Lights, Discharge on Darks
Mode 1: Water-based on light and medium garments. Print Alpha Green C directly on white, ash, light-colored, or medium-colored cotton and cotton-poly blend garments. No activator needed. The ink deposits color on the fabric surface with an ultra-soft hand feel.
Mode 2: Discharge on dark 100% cotton. Add 3-8% Matsui or Printers Choice Discharge Activator by weight. The discharge chemistry removes the garment dye and replaces it with the Alpha color — embedded in the cotton fibers with zero surface buildup. 12-hour pot life once activated. 100% cotton with dischargeable (reactive) dyes only.
On dark garments WITHOUT discharge: Print over a white underbase. Use Under Base Blocker Gray (dark cotton) or Under Base Blocker Black LG (dark polyester/blends) under the white to prevent dye migration. Or print two hits with a flash in between.
How to Match Pantone® Colors — Book Formulas, No Software
Step 1: Customer selects a Pantone color from the Pantone Formula Guide.
Step 2: Open the book to the selected color. The formula is printed right there — showing pigment ratios by weight.
Step 3: Follow those ratios using Alpha Series colors. Weigh on a gram scale. Mix thoroughly.
Step 4: Print a test swatch on your actual garment. Compare to the Pantone page. Adjust if needed.
Important: Pantone book formulas are designed for ink on paper. Minor adjustments may be required for an exact visual match on fabric. Discharge ink colors shift upon complete curing — the wet color may differ from the final cured result. Always test before production.
Recommended Additives
| Additive | Dosage | Production Problem It Solves |
|---|---|---|
| Discharge Activator (Matsui or Printers Choice) | 3-8% | ⚠️ REQUIRED FOR DISCHARGE MODE ONLY — enables discharge on dark 100% cotton. 12-hour pot life. Not needed on light garments. |
| Retarder MG | 1-3% | Ink drying in the screen — extends open time. |
| Fixer WF-N | 1-3% | Improved wash fastness. |
| Softener MG | 1-5% | Better fabric penetration and softer hand feel. |
| Fixer L | 1-3% | Low-curing fabrics or electric dryers. |
| Quick Additive | 6-9% | All-in-one — Retarder MG + Fixer WF-N + Softener MG. One additive, three benefits. Recommended for most jobs. |
Browse the complete Matsui additive collection here.
Blocker Guide for Dark Garments (Water-Based Mode)
Level 1 — Under Base Blocker Gray: Dark cotton. Default starting point.
Level 2 — Under Base Blocker Black LG: Polyester, poly-blends, aggressive dye migration.
Level 3 — Kombat Blocker: Sublimation-printed polyester.
No blocker needed: Light garments and discharge mode.
48-hour test rule: Print, cure fully, wait 48 hours. If dye bleeds through, escalate blocker level.
⚠️ Discharge Rules — Alpha Series
100% cotton with dischargeable (reactive) dyes only. Does not discharge polyester or synthetics. On blends, only cotton threads discharge.
Discharge Activator required (3-8%). No activator = no discharge.
12-hour pot life once activated. Mix only what you need.
Cure at 320°F (160°C). Colors shift during curing — test fully cured swatches before production.
Ventilation recommended.
Water-resistant emulsions required. Chromaline CPTex or Hydro-X recommended.
The Full Alpha Series Family — 15 Colors
| Alpha Color | Role |
|---|---|
| Yellow 012 C | Primary yellow. |
| Orange 021 C | Primary orange. |
| Warm Red C | Warm, orange-leaning red. |
| Red 032 C | True primary red. |
| Rubine Red C | Cool, blue-leaning red / crimson. |
| Rhodamine Red C | Bright pink-red / magenta. |
| Purple C | Primary purple. |
| Medium Purple C | Mid-tone purple. |
| Violet C | Deep blue-violet. |
| Dark Blue C | Deep navy / dark blue. |
| Reflex Blue C | Vivid blue. Common in corporate branding. |
| Process Blue C | Cyan / process blue. |
| Green C (THIS PRODUCT) | Primary green. |
| Black C | Mixing black / dark gray. Darkens other colors. |
| Spot Black C | Opaque spot black for solid black prints. |
| Trans White C | Translucent white. Lightens and pastelizes other Alpha colors. |
Browse the complete Matsui Alpha Series collection here.
⚠️ Critical Contamination Warning
Alpha Series inks MUST be mixed in clean vessels using clean mixing blades and utensils. Any contamination from other ink sources or non-approved additives could cause Alpha inks to test positive for restricted PVCs.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Matsui Alpha Series Green C |
| Type | Ready-for-use (RFU) water-based / dischargeable hybrid ink. No base needed. |
| Ink System | Matsui Alpha Series — 15-color RFU Pantone mixing system |
| Color | Green C |
| Color Matching | Pantone Formula Guide — book formulas directly. No software required. |
| Water-Based Mode | Print directly on light/medium garments. No activator needed. |
| Discharge Mode | Add 3-8% Discharge Activator for dark 100% cotton. 12-hour pot life. |
| Mesh | Up to 230 |
| Cure | 320°F (160°C) |
| Flash | 160°F |
| Printing Method | Wet-on-wet capable |
| Substrates | Cotton, cotton-poly blends. Light, medium, dark. Discharge: 100% cotton only. |
| Viscosity | Ready for use — no modifications needed. |
| Emulsions | Water-resistant (Chromaline CPTex or Hydro-X) |
| Storage | 65°F to 95°F (18°C to 35°C). Avoid direct sunlight. |
| Cleanup | Water and mild soap/detergent |
| Formulation | PVC-free |
| ⚠️ Contamination | Mix in clean vessels only. Contamination may cause positive PVC tests. |
Benefits at a Glance
- Ready-for-use — print straight from the bucket, no base needed.
- Blend with other Alpha colors using Pantone Formula Guide ratios — no software required.
- Dual-mode: water-based on lights, discharge on dark 100% cotton (add activator).
- Wet-on-wet capable.
- Mesh up to 230.
- Ultra-soft hand feel.
- PVC-free.
Technical Sheets / Safety Data Sheets / Documents
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Do I need a separate base to print Alpha Green C?
NO. Alpha Series inks are ready-for-use (RFU) — complete inks that print directly from the container. No base, no pigment calculations, no mixing software.
How do I match a Pantone® color?
Open your Pantone Formula Guide to the desired color. Follow the printed formula using Alpha Series colors and a gram scale. No software needed.
Can I print it on dark garments?
Yes, two ways: (1) Discharge mode — add 3-8% Discharge Activator on dark 100% cotton. (2) Water-based over white underbase with appropriate blocker on any dark fabric.
Can I blend it with other Alpha colors?
Yes — all 15 Alpha colors can be blended in any combination. Green C is the starting point for all green Pantone formulas in the Alpha system.
What is the difference between Alpha and Neo Pigments?
Neo Pigments are concentrates that must be mixed into a separate base and require CMS software. Alpha Series are complete ready-for-use inks that use Pantone book formulas directly — no base, no software. Neo offers more base flexibility. Alpha offers simplicity and speed.
Does it need discharge activator on light garments?
No. On light garments, Alpha prints as standard water-based ink — no activator needed. Activator is only for discharge mode on dark 100% cotton.
What mesh should I use?
Up to 230 mesh.
What additives should I use?
Use Quick Additive (6-9%) for an all-in-one solution. Or individual additives: Retarder MG (1-3%), Fixer WF-N (1-3%), Softener MG (1-5%).
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