Matsui Infinity Series Dark Blue | Ready-for-Use Water-Based Deep Navy / Dark Blue Ink — Semi-Opaque, Matte Finish, Pantone Book Mixing, No Software Required — Print Through 305 Mesh
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Matsui Infinity Dark Blue C is a ready-for-use (RFU) semi-opaque water-based deep navy / dark blue ink — a complete ink that prints straight from the bucket with no base required. Print as a spot deep navy / dark blue on light garments, or blend with other Infinity colors using your Pantone Formula Guide to match any Pantone® shade — no software needed. Mesh up to 305. Cure at 320°F. Water-based only — not dischargeable. PVC-free. Ultra-soft hand feel.
✓Ready-for-Use — No Base Needed
✓Pantone® Book Matching — No Software
✓Semi-Opaque Matte Finish
✓Mesh Up to 305
✓Wet-on-Wet Capable
✓Water-Based Only — Not Discharge
✓Ultra-Soft Hand Feel
✓PVC-Free Formula
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Price range: $29.99 through $99.99
Description
Infinity Dark Blue C — Deep navy / dark blue
Infinity Dark Blue C is a complete, ready-for-use deep navy / dark blue ink with a matte finish and semi-opaque coverage. Open the bucket and print on light garments, or blend with other Infinity colors using your Pantone Formula Guide for any custom shade. No base, no software, no calculations.
Key Features
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Ready for Use — No Base
Infinity inks are complete inks. Open the container and print. No base to stock, no pigment ratios to calculate — the simplest RFU water-based system available.
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Pantone Book Matching
Blend with other Infinity colors using Pantone Formula Guide ratios printed right in the book. No CMS software. No computer. Weigh, mix, print.
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Semi-Opaque Matte Finish
Infinity inks deliver a clean matte surface appearance with semi-opaque coverage — ideal for fashion prints and light-garment work where a flat, refined look is the goal.
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305 Mesh Max
Prints through mesh up to 305/inch — the highest mesh capability of any Matsui RFU system. Ideal for fine detail and halftone work on light garments.
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Wet-on-Wet Capable
Supports wet-on-wet printing for faster multicolor production without flashing between every color.
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PVC-Free
Environmentally friendly water-based formulation. Safe for sustainable production.
📖 How to Match a Pantone® Color — Infinity Series Method
- Customer selects a Pantone color from the Pantone Formula Guide.
- Open the Guide to that color. The Infinity Series formula is printed right there — color ratios by weight.
- Weigh Infinity colors on a gram scale per the formula. Mix thoroughly in a clean container.
- Print a test swatch on your actual garment. Fully cure.
- Compare cured swatch to the Pantone page. Adjust if needed. Run production.
⚠️ Infinity Series is Water-Based Only — No Discharge
Infinity Series inks cannot discharge garment dye. For dark cotton garments, print over a white underbase. If you need discharge capability from one ink system, use the Matsui Alpha Series — same Pantone book workflow, same ease of use, with discharge on dark 100% cotton.
🛡️ Dark Garment Printing — Infinity Series
Infinity Series is water-based only — it cannot discharge on dark cotton. For dark garments, print a white underbase first (with blocker underneath), then print the Infinity color on top.
- Under Base Blocker Gray: Dark cotton garments — the standard starting point.
- Under Base Blocker Black LG: Polyester and poly-blends with aggressive dye migration.
- Kombat Blocker: Sublimation-printed polyester only.
- Need discharge on dark cotton? Use the Matsui Alpha Series instead — same book-formula workflow with discharge capability.
Blending Infinity Dark Blue C with Other Infinity Colors
Deep navy / dark blue — the darkest blue in the Infinity lineup. Covers the deep blue and navy Pantone range and darkens lighter blues.
+ Reflex Blue
→ full blue range from navy to vivid
+ Violet
→ blue-violet and indigo
+ Black C
→ deepest navy and near-black
Infinity vs. Alpha vs. Neo — Which System Is Right?
| Feature | Infinity Series | Alpha Series | Neo Pigments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | RFU water-based only. Semi-opaque, matte finish. | RFU water-based AND dischargeable hybrid. | Pigment concentrates — MUST be mixed into a separate Matsui base. |
| Discharge? | ❌ NO — water-based only | ✅ YES — add activator for dark 100% cotton | ✅ YES — when mixed into a discharge base + activator |
| Color Matching | Pantone book formulas — no software | Pantone book formulas — no software | CMS Software required for Pantone formulas |
| Print from Bucket? | YES — complete RFU ink | YES — complete RFU ink | NO — pigment alone won’t adhere |
| Finish | Matte surface appearance | Varies by color | Depends on base chosen |
| Max Mesh | Up to 305 | Up to 230 | Up to 305+ (varies by base) |
| Dark Garments | Over white underbase + blocker | Discharge mode OR over white underbase | Discharge base + activator OR over underbase |
| Best For | Matte-finish water-based Pantone mixing. No discharge needed. Highest mesh in the RFU systems. | WB + discharge from one system. Book formulas. Fastest all-in-one. | Maximum base flexibility (20+ finishes). CMS precision. |
Recommended Additives
| Additive | Dosage | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Retarder MG | 1–3% | Extends open time — prevents ink drying in screen during longer runs. |
| Fixer WF-N | 1–3% | Improves wash fastness — crosslinks binder for laundry durability. |
| Softener MG | 1–5% | Improves fabric penetration and softens hand feel. |
| Thickener B | 0.25–1% | Increases viscosity — thickens ink for halftone dot control. |
| RV Additive | 1–3% | Reduces viscosity — thins ink for better flow and fabric penetration. |
| Fixer L | 1–3% | Low-cure option for electric dryers where 320°F is difficult to reach. |
| Quick Additive | 6–9% | All-in-one: Retarder MG + Fixer WF-N + Softener MG. Recommended for most jobs. |
The Complete Infinity Series Family — All 17 Colors
| Infinity Color | Role in the System |
|---|---|
| Yellow 012 | Primary yellow. Warm-tone anchor. |
| Orange 021 | Primary orange. Bridges yellow and red. |
| Warm Red | Warm, orange-leaning red. |
| Red 032 | True primary red. |
| Rubine Red | Cool, blue-leaning red / crimson. |
| Rhodamine Red | Bright pink-red / magenta. |
| Purple | Primary purple. |
| Medium Purple | Mid-tone purple between purple and violet. |
| Violet | Deep blue-violet. |
| Dark Blue ← This Product | Deep navy / dark blue. |
| Reflex Blue | Vivid blue. Common in corporate branding. |
| Blue 072 | Bright vivid blue / ultramarine. |
| Process Blue | Cyan / process blue. |
| Green | Primary green. |
| Black C | Mixing black / dark gray. Darkens and mutes other colors. |
| Spot Black | Opaque spot black for solid black prints. |
| Trans White | Translucent white. Lightens and pastelizes other colors. |
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Technical Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Matsui Infinity Series Dark Blue |
| Pantone Reference | Dark Blue C |
| SKU | Matsui Infinity Dark Blue |
| Type | Ready-for-use (RFU) semi-opaque water-based ink. No base needed. |
| Ink Series | Matsui Infinity RFU Color Series — 17-color mixing system |
| Opacity | Semi-opaque with matte surface appearance |
| Color Matching | Pantone Formula Guide — book formulas directly, no software required |
| Discharge Capable? | NO — water-based only. Use Matsui Alpha Series for discharge capability. |
| Mesh | Up to 305/inch |
| Cure Temperature | 320°F (160°C) |
| Flash Temperature | 160°F (71°C) |
| Printing Method | Wet-on-wet capable |
| Light Garments | Print directly. No underbase needed on white/light. |
| Dark Garments | Print over white underbase. Use Under Base Blocker Gray (dark cotton) or Black LG (polyester/blends) under the white. |
| Substrates | Cotton, cotton-poly blends, polyester (with Under Base Blocker). Light and medium garments direct. |
| Viscosity | Ready for use — adjust with Thickener B or RV Additive if needed. |
| Storage | 65°F to 95°F (18°C to 35°C). Avoid direct sunlight. |
| Cleanup | Water and mild soap/detergent |
| Care | Can be dry cleaned or ironed |
| Formulation | PVC-free |
| ⚠️ Contamination Warning | Mix in clean vessels only. Contamination may cause positive PVC tests. |
| Available Sizes | Quart, Gallon |
| Technical Documents | Technical Data Sheet / Safety Data Sheet |
Technical Sheets / Safety Data Sheets / Documents
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Is Infinity Dark Blue good for navy spot colors?
Yes — Dark Blue prints as a deep navy on light garments. It is one of the most frequently used spot colors in the Infinity lineup for team and corporate work.
Do I need a separate base?
NO. Infinity inks are RFU — complete inks that print directly from the container. No base, no pigment calculations, no software.
How do I match a Pantone® color?
Open your Pantone Formula Guide to the desired color. The Infinity formula is printed right there — ratios by weight. Weigh on a gram scale, mix, print a test swatch, compare, adjust if needed.
Can I print on dark garments?
Yes — over a white underbase with appropriate blocker underneath (Under Base Blocker Gray for dark cotton, Black LG for polyester/blends). Infinity Series cannot discharge — if you need discharge on dark cotton, use the Matsui Alpha Series.
What is the difference between Infinity and Alpha Series?
Both are RFU systems using Pantone book formulas with no software. Alpha Series can discharge on dark 100% cotton (add activator). Infinity is water-based only — it cannot discharge. Choose Alpha for discharge. Choose Infinity for water-based-only workflow with matte finish at 305 mesh.
What mesh should I use?
Up to 305/inch — the highest mesh capability of any Matsui RFU system.
What additives should I use?
Quick Additive (6–9%) for an all-in-one solution: open time, wash fastness, and softness combined. Or individually: Retarder MG (1–3%), Fixer WF-N (1–3%), Softener MG (1–5%). Adjust viscosity with Thickener B or RV Additive.
Questions? We’re here to help.
Call us at (512) 454-0505 Mon–Fri 9am–5pm CT
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