Matsui Infinity Series Ready-for-Use Starter Kit | Complete Water-Based Color Mixing System — All 14 Infinity Mixing Colors + Trans White + Retarder MG — Pantone Book Not Included — No Software Required
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The complete Matsui Infinity Series in one package — all 17 Infinity colors (16 standard colors + Trans White + Spot Black) ready to print and mix. Everything you need to start matching any Pantone color using your Pantone Formula Guide on light and medium garments. No software. No base. PVC-free.
✓17 Complete Inks — Full Pantone Spectrum
✓Every Color Ready to Print from Bucket
✓Pantone® Book Mixing — No Software, No Base
✓Mesh Up to 305/inch
✓Wet-on-Wet Capable
✓Water-Based Only — Light Garments
✓PVC-Free
✓Quart or Gallon Kit
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Price range: $325.00 through $1,200.00
Description
Matsui Infinity Series Starter Kit
The Infinity Starter Kit puts the complete system on your shelf in one order. Every color is ready to print as a spot color straight from the bucket, and every color can be blended with every other using your Pantone Formula Guide. The simplest water-based Pantone mixing system available — open a bucket, follow the book, print. The Infinity Series is the simplest professional water-based color matching system available — 17 ready-to-use inks, one Pantone book, one gram scale. That’s the entire workflow. No software subscriptions, no base inventory, no pigment calculations. Every color in the kit can be printed as a spot color straight from the bucket or blended with any other color in the kit using the Pantone Formula Guide formulas printed right in the book.
What’s in the Kit — 17 Complete Inks
Yellow 012
Primary warm yellow
Orange 021
Primary orange
Warm Red
Orange-leaning warm red
Red 032
True primary red
Rubine Red
Cool crimson red
Rhodamine Red
Hot pink / magenta
Purple
Red-leaning purple
Medium Purple
Balanced mid-purple
Violet
Blue-violet / indigo
Dark Blue
Deep royal blue
Reflex Blue
Vivid deep blue
Blue 072
Bright ultramarine
Process Blue
Cyan / sky blue
Green
Primary green
Black C
Dark gray / mixing black
Spot Black
High-opacity spot black
Trans White
Transparent white for pastels
Key Features
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Everything in One Order
All 17 Infinity colors land on your shelf together — no piecing together individual inks across multiple orders. One SKU, one shipment, complete system.
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Print from the Bucket
Every color is a complete ready-for-use ink. Flood the screen and print any color as a spot color right now, without mixing anything.
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Pantone Book Formula Mixing
No software. No subscriptions. Open your Pantone Formula Guide to any color, find the printed Infinity formula, weigh on a gram scale, mix, print. That’s the entire workflow.
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305 Mesh — Fine Detail Ready
The highest mesh capability of any Matsui RFU system. Halftones, fine type, and detail work through up to 305/inch mesh.
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Wet-on-Wet Capable
Multicolor prints without flashing between every color — faster production on manual and automatic presses.
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PVC-Free Formulation
Water-based, eco-friendly, safe for sustainable production and children’s apparel compliance.
Why Buy the Kit vs. Individual Inks?
✅ Buy the Kit When:
- Setting up a new water-based program
- You don’t know yet which colors you’ll use most
- You want Pantone mixing capability across the full spectrum immediately
- You want one order, one shipment, complete system
- You want to evaluate the full Infinity line before committing to individual gallon orders
🔁 Buy Individual Inks When:
- You already have most colors and need specific restocks
- You use 2–3 colors at very high volume and need gallon or 5-gallon sizes
- You only print a narrow color range and don’t need the full spectrum
📋 What Else You Need to Start Printing
- Gram scale — for accurate Pantone formula ratios (kitchen scale works fine)
- Pantone Formula Guide — Coated & Uncoated edition (sold separately — or buy the Kit + Pantone Book bundle)
- Water-resistant emulsion — screens coated with WR emulsion hold up on long water-based runs
- Standard water-based supplies — squeegees, screens, conveyor dryer
📖 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.
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 — 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 | 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. |
Browse individual Infinity Series inks →
Questions? We’re here to help.
Call us at (512) 454-0505 Mon–Fri 9am–5pm CT
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Product | Matsui Infinity Series Starter Kit |
| Includes | All 17 Infinity Series colors: Yellow 012, Orange 021, Warm Red, Red 032, Rubine Red, Rhodamine Red, Purple, Medium Purple, Violet, Dark Blue, Reflex Blue, Blue 072, Process Blue, Green, Black C, Spot Black, and Trans White. |
| System | Matsui Infinity RFU Color Series — 17-color water-based mixing system |
| Type | Ready-for-use (RFU) semi-opaque water-based inks. No base needed. |
| Color Matching | Pantone Formula Guide — formulas printed in the book, no software required |
| Pantone Guide | Not included — sold separately (or buy the Kit + Pantone Book bundle) |
| Discharge Capable? | NO — water-based only. Use Matsui Alpha Series for discharge capability. |
| Max 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 from bucket — no underbase needed on white/light garments |
| Dark Garments | Print over white underbase. Use Under Base Blocker Gray (dark cotton) or Black LG (polyester/blends) under white. |
| Substrates | Cotton, cotton-poly blends, polyester (with Under Base Blocker). Light and medium garments direct. |
| Storage | 65°F to 95°F (18°C to 35°C). Avoid direct sunlight. |
| Cleanup | Water and mild soap/detergent |
| Formulation | PVC-free |
| ⚠️ Contamination Warning | Mix in clean vessels only. Contamination may cause positive PVC tests. |
| Available Sizes | Quart Kit, Gallon Kit |
| Technical Documents | Technical Data Sheet / Safety Data Sheet |
Technical Sheets / Safety Data Sheets / Documents
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is included in the Infinity Starter Kit?
All 17 Infinity Series colors: Yellow 012, Orange 021, Warm Red, Red 032, Rubine Red, Rhodamine Red, Purple, Medium Purple, Violet, Dark Blue, Reflex Blue, Blue 072, Process Blue, Green, Black C, Spot Black, and Trans White. Every color is a complete ready-for-use ink — no base, no additional pigments, no software needed.
Do I need a separate base to use these inks?
No. Infinity inks are RFU (ready for use) — complete inks that print directly from the container. This is different from a pigment concentrate system. Open the bucket, flood the screen, print.
How does Pantone color matching work with this kit?
Open your Pantone Formula Guide (Coated & Uncoated edition) to any Pantone color. The book prints the exact Infinity Series formula — specific percentages of each Infinity color to combine. Weigh each color on a gram scale at those percentages, mix thoroughly, and print. No software, no computer, no subscriptions.
What do I need besides the kit to start printing?
A Pantone Formula Guide (Coated & Uncoated edition) — sold separately, or buy the Starter Kit with Pantone Book bundle which includes both. You also need: a gram scale for weighing formula ratios, water-resistant emulsion for coating screens, and standard water-based supplies (squeegees, screens, conveyor dryer).
Can Infinity inks print on dark garments?
Infinity inks are water-based only — they cannot discharge garment dye. On dark garments, print a white underbase first (using Under Base Blocker Gray for dark cotton, or Black LG for polyester/blends under the white layer). If you need to print direct on dark cotton without an underbase, the Matsui Alpha Series offers the same Pantone book workflow with discharge capability.
What is the difference between the Quart Kit and the Gallon Kit?
Both contain the same 17 colors. The Quart Kit has quart containers of each — best for shops evaluating the system, low-volume shops, or adding the full system with smaller quantities. The Gallon Kit has gallon containers — better value per ounce for production shops that will be printing regularly.
Can I blend colors in this kit to match any Pantone?
Yes — that’s the primary purpose of the Infinity Series. Every Pantone color has a formula in the Pantone Formula Guide that uses specific combinations of the 17 Infinity colors. The system covers virtually the entire Pantone spectrum for light-garment printing.
Does the Infinity Series work for halftone and process printing?
Yes — Infinity inks print through mesh up to 305/inch, making them suitable for halftone and process color work on light garments. The semi-opaque, matte finish is well-suited for fashion-quality process printing on white and light substrates.
How does Infinity compare to Matsui Alpha and Neo?
Infinity is the simplest RFU system — print straight from the bucket, mix with Pantone book, no software. Alpha is also book-based but adds discharge capability on dark cotton (same workflow + discharge). Neo is a concentrated pigment system requiring mixing into a Matsui base, with more base flexibility. If you want simplicity on light garments, Infinity is the right choice. If you need dark garment capability, consider Alpha.
Questions? We’re here to help.
Call us at (512) 454-0505 Mon–Fri 9am–5pm CT
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