Matsui Neo Red MFB Pigment | Concentrated Eco-Friendly Red Pigment for Pantone® Color Matching — Mix with Any Matsui Water-Based, Discharge, or Special Effects Base for Custom Red Shades in Screen Printing
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Matsui Neo Red MFB is a highly concentrated, eco-friendly cool blue-leaning red pigment concentrate from the Matsui 301 Neo Pigment system — one of 13 pure single pigments designed for creating custom Pantone®-matched colors in water-based screen printing. ⚠️ PIGMENT ONLY — must be mixed with a Matsui base before printing. By itself, it will NOT adhere to fabric. The base you choose determines the ink’s finish, performance, and application. Neo Red MFB is compatible with ALL Matsui printing bases: standard acrylic 301 bases, discharge bases, special effects bases (shimmer, pearl, glitter, crack, flock, foil adhesive), polyurethane 350 bases, Kombat performance bases, and more. Mix up to 10-15% pigment into your chosen base. Use the free Matsui CMS Color Matching Software for precise Pantone® formulas. Prints through very high mesh counts (up to 305+). Cure at 320°F (160°C) for 2.5-3 minutes. OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 certified. CPSIA and HR4040 compliant. Meets RSLs for major brands. PVC-free, phthalate-free, heavy metal-free, formaldehyde-free. Exceptionally soft hand feel.
Price range: $67.99 through $249.99
Description
Neo Red MFB — One Pigment, Every Base, Thousands of Colors
Neo Red MFB is not an ink. It is the raw color.
The ink is what happens when you combine this pigment concentrate with a Matsui base. The base provides adhesion, hand feel, finish, and performance. The pigment provides color. Different base = different result.
Mix Neo Red MFB into a discharge base for cool, crimson reds on dark cotton. Mix it into an acrylic clear base for vivid cherry and crimson prints on light garments. Mix it into Silver Shimmer 620 for a metallic crimson, or into crack base for a distressed vintage red texture.
One pigment. Dozens of bases. Thousands of cool blue-leaning red shades when blended with the other 12 Neo Pigments using the Matsui CMS software.
⚠️ Pigment Only — Must Be Mixed with a Base
Neo Red MFB will NOT adhere to fabric by itself. It must be mixed into a Matsui base before printing. The base acts as the binder that carries the pigment to the fabric surface and locks it in during curing. Without a base, the pigment will wash off.
Standard mixing ratio: Up to 10–15% pigment by weight into the base. Start at 10%. Some applications allow up to 15% — check the specific base for its maximum pigment load. Higher pigment loads create stronger color but may affect hand feel.
Pantone® color matching: Use the free Matsui CMS Color Matching Software to calculate exact formulas. Enter a Pantone® code and the CMS will calculate which Neo Pigments to use and the correct ratios by weight or volume.
Neo Red MFB — Compatible Matsui Bases Master Chart
This chart shows every Matsui base Neo Red MFB can be mixed into. The base determines adhesion, finish, durability, and hand feel.
| Matsui Base | Category | What It Does | Best For | Substrates | Max Pigment | Blocker on Darks? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STANDARD ACRYLIC 301 BASES — Light to medium garments | ||||||
| 301C Clear | Acrylic clear | Standard clear mixing base for transparent color on light garments. | Pantone color matching on light shirts. | Cotton, blends | Up to 15% | Lights: No. Dark cotton: Gray under white. Dark poly: Black LG under white. |
| 301M Matte | Acrylic matte | Flat, no-sheen finish. | Vintage and fashion matte prints. | Cotton, blends | Up to 15% | Lights: No. Dark cotton: Gray. Dark poly: Black LG. |
| EasyPrint Clear 301 | Acrylic clear | Enhanced screen stability and slower drying. | High-speed automatic printing. | Cotton, blends | Up to 15% | Lights: No. Dark cotton: Gray. Dark poly: Black LG. |
| EasyPrint Mat 301 | Acrylic matte | Matte finish combined with improved screen stability. | Long production runs on auto presses. | Cotton, blends | Up to 15% | Lights: No. Dark cotton: Gray. Dark poly: Black LG. |
| Simple Clear 301 | Acrylic clear | Budget-friendly clear mixing base. | Cost-conscious production. | Cotton, blends | Up to 15% | Lights: No. Dark cotton: Gray. Dark poly: Black LG. |
| Extender Base 301 | Extender | Dilutes color intensity for pastel shades. | Pastel tones and cost extension. | Cotton, blends | Up to 15% | Lights: No. Dark cotton: Gray. Dark poly: Black LG. |
| STRETCH / PERFORMANCE BASES | ||||||
| Stretch Clear 301 | Stretch acrylic | Flexible binder that stretches with fabric. | Activewear and stretch garments. | Stretch cotton, spandex blends | Up to 15% | Lights: No. Dark stretch cotton: Gray. Dark poly/spandex: Black LG. |
| Stretch Mat 301 | Stretch matte | Stretch flexibility with matte finish. | Matte-finish activewear. | Stretch cotton, spandex blends | Up to 15% | Lights: No. Dark stretch cotton: Gray. Dark poly/spandex: Black LG. |
| Soft Stretch Clear 301 | Soft stretch | Softer hand feel with stretch capability. | Premium activewear prints. | Stretch fabrics | Up to 15% | Lights: No. Dark stretch cotton: Gray. Dark poly/spandex: Black LG. |
| POLYURETHANE 350 BASES — Synthetics, nylon, premium feel | ||||||
| Soft-Tex Base 350 | PU mixing base | Polyurethane clear mixing base for Neo Pigments. Superior adhesion to synthetics. | Custom PU colors on nylon, polyester, performance fabrics. | Nylon, polyester, synthetics, cotton | Up to 15% | Light nylon/poly: No. Dark nylon/poly: Black LG under PU White 350. |
| Soft-Tex Clear 350 | PU undercoat | PU clear undercoating/primer layer before PU White 350. | Not typically mixed with pigment — serves as undercoat. | Nylon, polyester, synthetics | N/A (undercoat) | This IS the undercoat layer — blocker prints under this. |
| ACRYLICON / SPECIALTY BASES | ||||||
| Acrylicon Clear | Heavy-duty acrylic | Maximum wash durability. Tougher binder than standard 301 bases. | Industrial wash. Workwear. Maximum durability. | Cotton, blends | Up to 15% | Lights: No. Dark cotton: Gray. Dark poly: Black LG. |
| Soft-Tex Overprint 680 | Overprint base | Designed for printing OVER other ink layers. | Multi-color overprint builds. Layered effects. | Cotton, blends, synthetics | Up to 15% | Blocker goes under the FIRST layer — not under this overprint. |
| DISCHARGE BASES — Dark cotton, softest hand feel | ||||||
| Brite Discharge Base | Clear discharge | Brightest custom discharge colors. Neutral/clear — color comes entirely from pigment. | Vivid discharge colors on dark cotton. Brightest possible shades. | ⚠️ 100% cotton only. Activator required. | Up to 15% | NO BLOCKER NEEDED — discharge chemistry removes garment dye. No dye migration risk. |
| HM Discharge Base | Halftone discharge | Discharge base optimized for halftones and simulated process. | Halftone separations on dark cotton. 305 mesh. | ⚠️ 100% cotton only. Activator required. | Up to 15% | NO BLOCKER NEEDED — discharge removes dye. |
| 301DM Base | Dual-purpose | Water-based on lights (no activator) OR discharge on darks (with activator). | Shops that print both light and dark — one mix works on both. | Cotton, blends (WB) / 100% cotton (discharge) | Up to 15% | WB mode on lights: No. Discharge mode on dark cotton: NO BLOCKER — discharge removes dye. |
| Alpha Trans White | Alpha hybrid RFU | Water-based on lights OR discharge on darks. Uses Pantone Color Book directly — no software. | Quick Pantone matching without CMS. Translucent/medium opacity. | Cotton, blends (WB) / 100% cotton (discharge) | Per Pantone formula | WB mode on lights: No. Discharge mode: NO BLOCKER — discharge removes dye. |
| SPECIAL EFFECTS BASES — Metallic, pearl, glitter, crack, foil | ||||||
| Gold Shimmer 620 | Metallic shimmer | Gold metallic base. Tint with Neo Pigments for colored metallics. | Metallic gold tones with cool blue-leaning red tint. | Cotton, blends, nylon | Up to 5% | Lights: No. Dark cotton: Gray under white underbase. Dark poly: Black LG. |
| Silver Shimmer 620 | Metallic shimmer | Silver metallic base. Tint with Neo Pigments for colored metallics. | Cool-tone metallic cool blue-leaning red effect. | Cotton, blends, nylon | Up to 5% | Lights: No. Dark cotton: Gray. Dark poly: Black LG. |
| Pearl Binder 301 | Pearlescent | Iridescent/pearlescent base. Tint with Neo Pigments for colored pearl effects. | Pearlescent cool blue-leaning red tone. ⚠️ Higher pigment kills iridescence. | Cotton, blends, nylon | ⚠️ Max 2% | Lights: No. Dark cotton: Gray. Dark poly: Black LG. |
| Glitter Base 301 | Glitter binder | Adhesive binder for glitter flakes. Tint to color the binder between glitter. | Red-tinted glitter effect. | Cotton, blends | Minimal | Lights: No. Dark cotton: Gray. Dark poly: Black LG. |
| Crack Base Clear | Crackle effect | Creates weathered crackle/distressed texture. | Red crackle effect. Vintage/distressed aesthetic. | Cotton, blends | Up to 15% | Lights: No. Dark cotton: Gray under white underlay. Dark poly: Black LG. |
| Foil Adhesive TFG 301 | Foil/flock adhesive | Adhesive for foil, flock sheets, Reflectalite. Tint to match embellishment color. | Color-matching the adhesive to foil/flock for seamless edges. | Cotton, blends | Minimal | N/A — foil/flock covers the surface. Blocker under white if foil on dark garments. |
| PERFORMANCE / KOMBAT BASES — Dye migration blocking, sports apparel | ||||||
| Kombat White | Performance white | Stretch white for sublimation-printed polyester. Dye migration blocking. | Red overprint on sublimated polyester — mix pigment into overprint layer. | Polyester, performance stretch | Per application | Sublimation poly: Kombat Blocker under Kombat White. Most aggressive blocker — designed for sublimation dye re-activation. |
⚠️ NOT compatible with: Dyestone bases (use Dyestone X pigments only with Dyestone bases).
Blocker Escalation — Which Blocker, When?
The blocker prints FIRST, directly on the garment, UNDER the white underbase. It prevents garment dye from migrating up through the white and into your color layer during curing. Three levels of blocking strength:
Level 1 — Under Base Blocker Gray: Standard dye migration on dark cotton garments. The default starting point.
Level 2 — Under Base Blocker Black LG: Stronger blocking for polyester, poly-blends, and garments with aggressive dye migration that Gray cannot contain.
Level 3 — Kombat Blocker: Most aggressive. Specifically for sublimation-printed polyester where sublimation dyes re-activate at cure temperatures. Used exclusively with the Kombat system.
No blocker needed: Light garments (no dark dye to migrate) and discharge printing (discharge chemistry removes the garment dye instead of blocking it).
Always test — 48-hour rule: Print a test garment, cure it fully, then let it sit for 48 hours at room temperature. If garment dye bleeds through the white underbase after 48 hours, escalate to the next blocker level.
How to Choose the Right Base for Your Red
Light cotton shirts: 301C Clear or EasyPrint Clear + Neo Red MFB. Cool crimson on white and light garments.
Dark cotton with softest hand: Brite Discharge Base + Neo Red MFB + Discharge Activator.
One mix for lights and darks: 301DM Base + Neo Red MFB.
Metallic crimson: Silver Shimmer 620 + Neo Red MFB (up to 5%).
Nylon / polyester: Soft-Tex Base 350 + Neo Red MFB.
Stretch / activewear: Stretch Clear 301 + Neo Red MFB.
Crackle-textured red: Crack Base Clear + Neo Red MFB.
Red halftones on dark cotton: HM Discharge Base + Neo Red MFB + Activator. 305 mesh.
The Full Neo Pigment Family — 13 Colors
Neo Red MFB is one of thirteen Neo Pigments designed to mix with Matsui bases. All pigments follow the same mixing rules and can be blended together to create thousands of custom colors using the Matsui CMS Color Matching Software.
Neo Yellow M3G, Neo Gold Yellow MFR, Neo Orange MGD, Neo Red MGD, Neo Red MFB, Neo Rose MB, Neo Pink MB, Neo Violet MFB, Neo Navy Blue MB, Neo Blue MB, Neo Blue MG, Neo Green MB, Neo Black MK.
Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Matsui Neo Red MFB Pigment |
| Type | Concentrated eco-friendly cool blue-leaning red pigment concentrate. ⚠️ PIGMENT ONLY — must be mixed with base. |
| Pigment System | Matsui 301 Neo Pigment system (1 of 13 concentrated pigments) |
| Color | Red (MFB) |
| Pigment Classification | Pure single pigment |
| Compatible Bases | ALL Matsui printing bases — acrylic 301, discharge, stretch, PU 350, special effects, Kombat. See chart above. |
| ⚠️ NOT Compatible | Dyestone bases (use Dyestone X pigments only) |
| Standard Mix Ratio | Up to 10–15% pigment by weight into base (varies by base — see chart) |
| Color Matching | Matsui CMS Color Matching Software — free Pantone® formula tool |
| Mesh | Up to 305+ (varies by base) |
| Cure | 320°F (160°C) for 2.5–3 minutes (varies by base and fixer) |
| Squeegee | 60–80 durometer, square edge |
| Emulsions | Water-resistant emulsions, films, and blockouts only |
| Wash Fastness | Use Fixer WF-N to increase wash fastness (check base-specific additive recommendations) |
| Heat Stability | Excellent — resistant even at 1% mix by volume |
| Substrates | Cotton, cotton-polyester blends, cotton-rayon blends, nylon (with PU base), stretch fabrics (with stretch base) |
| Certifications | OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 certified. CPSIA and HR4040 compliant. Meets RSLs for major brands. |
| Formulation | PVC-free, phthalate-free, heavy metal-free, azo-free, nonylphenol-free, formaldehyde-free |
| Available Sizes | Quart |
Benefits at a Glance
- Highly concentrated pure single cool blue-leaning red pigment — a little goes a long way.
- Compatible with ALL Matsui printing bases (see master chart) — one pigment creates different effects depending on which base you use.
- ⚠️ Must be mixed with a Matsui base — pigment alone will not adhere to fabric.
- Create Pantone®-matched colors using the free Matsui CMS Color Matching Software.
- Blend with any of the other 12 Neo Pigments for thousands of custom color shades.
- Prints through very high mesh counts (up to 305+) for minimum ink usage. Exceptionally soft hand feel.
- OEKO-TEX® Standard 100, CPSIA, HR4040 compliant — meets RSLs for major brands.
- PVC-free, phthalate-free, heavy metal-free, formaldehyde-free.
Technical Sheets / Safety Data Sheets / Documents
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Can I print Neo Red MFB by itself?
⚠️ NO. Neo Red MFB is a pigment concentrate only. It must be mixed with a Matsui base before printing. Without a base, the pigment will not adhere to fabric.
Which base should I use?
That depends on your application. For light garments: 301C Clear or EasyPrint Clear. For dark cotton: Brite Discharge Base + activator. For stretch: Stretch Clear. For nylon/polyester: Soft-Tex Base 350. See the full compatibility chart in the product description.
How much pigment do I add?
Up to 10–15% by weight, depending on the base. Most applications use 10%. Special effects bases like Pearl Binder 301 have lower maximums (2%). Use Matsui CMS for exact formulas.
Can I use it with discharge bases?
Yes — Neo Pigments are fully compatible with all Matsui discharge bases including Brite Discharge Base, HM Discharge Base, and 301DM Base. Discharge activator required for dark garment applications.
Can I mix Neo Red MFB with other Neo Pigments?
Yes — that is how you create custom colors. The Matsui CMS Color Matching Software calculates exact blend ratios for Pantone® colors. For example, mixing Neo Red MFB with Neo Blue MB creates deep burgundy and wine tones. Mixing with Neo Rose MB creates vivid fuchsia and magenta shades. Neo Red MFB is the cooler, blue-leaning red — Neo Red MGD is the warmer, orange-leaning red.
Do I need a blocker on dark garments?
If printing on dark garments with a water-based (non-discharge) base, yes — you need a blocker under your white underbase to prevent garment dye migration. Use Gray Blocker for dark cotton, Black LG Blocker for polyester/blends, or Kombat Blocker for sublimation-printed polyester. If using a discharge base on dark cotton, NO blocker is needed — discharge removes the garment dye.
Is it safe for children’s garments?
Yes. OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 certified, CPSIA and HR4040 compliant. Meets all RSLs for major brands.
Can I use it with Dyestone bases?
⚠️ No. Dyestone bases require Dyestone X pigments only. Neo Pigments are compatible with all other Matsui bases.
Where do I find Pantone® color formulas?
Download the free Matsui CMS Color Matching Software. Enter any Pantone® code and CMS calculates the exact Neo Pigment ratios by weight or volume.
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