Matsui EasyPrint Clear 301 | High-Mesh Water-Based Clear Mixing Base for Custom Colors on Performance & Stretch Fabric Screen Printing
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Matsui EasyPrint Clear 301 is a clear mixing base for performance and stretch fabrics, optimized for fine-detail printing at mesh counts up to 225/inch (88/cm). Where Stretch Clear (150-180 mesh) excels on standard performance work, EasyPrint Clear reaches 225 mesh for finer halftone gradients and detailed artwork on activewear. Mix with Neo Pigments up to 15% for Pantone color matching. Zero viscosity modifications. Cures at 320F. PVC-free, OEKO-TEX Standard 100 compliant.
Price range: $29.99 through $2,999.99
Description
Fine-Detail Performance Clear — 225 Mesh on Activewear
EasyPrint Clear 301 bridges the gap between 301C Clear (cotton, 305 mesh) and Stretch Clear 301 (performance, 150-180 mesh). At 225 mesh it delivers fine-detail performance printing that stretch bases at 150-180 mesh cannot achieve.
Prints through mesh up to 225/inch for finer halftone gradients, detailed logos, and small text on performance fabrics — detail that Stretch Clear’s 150-180 mesh range cannot hold cleanly.
Formulated with the elastomers needed for stretch and performance fabrics. The print moves with Dri-Fit, activewear blends, and stretch synthetics without cracking.
Mix with Neo Pigments at up to 15% using the free Matsui CMS for Pantone-matched colors on performance fabrics.
305 mesh cotton (301C Clear) on one end. 150-180 mesh standard stretch (Stretch Clear) on the other. EasyPrint Clear at 225 mesh sits between the two for fine-detail performance work.
Ready from the container on manual and automatic presses. Standard Matsui additives compatible.
Compatible with Retarder MG, Fixer WF-N, Softener MG, Quick Additive.
EasyPrint Clear vs the Clear Base Family
| Feature | EasyPrint Clear ★ This | 301C Clear | Stretch Clear | Soft Stretch Clear |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Substrate | Performance/stretch | Cotton | Performance/stretch | Performance/stretch |
| Max Mesh | 225/in | ★ 305/in | 150-180/in | 150-180/in |
| Elasticity | Excellent | None | Excellent | Excellent |
| Best For | Fine detail on activewear | Soft cotton | Standard performance | Premium softness |
| Hand Feel | Excellent | ★ Softest cotton | Excellent | ★ Softest stretch |
Multi-substrate shops often stock 301C (cotton) and EasyPrint Clear (performance) as a pair.
Best Use Cases
Detailed logos, small text, and halftone gradients on performance fabrics at 225 mesh where standard stretch clears would sacrifice detail.
Paired with 301C Clear for cotton, EasyPrint Clear covers performance fabrics — the same Neo Pigments and CMS formulas apply to both.
For multi-color halftone work on activewear where the higher mesh count of EasyPrint Clear vs Stretch Clear allows better tonal reproduction.
Compatible Matsui Additives
All additives below are compatible. Do not exceed 15% total additives by weight. PVC-free, OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certified.
| Additive | Dose | What It Does |
|---|---|---|
| Quick Additive | 6-9% | All-in-one: open time + hand feel + wash fastness + dot retention |
| Retarder MG | 1-5% | Extends screen open time — prevents ink drying in mesh |
| Fixer WF-N | 1-5% | Wash & crock fastness crosslinker — no pot life — meets all RSLs |
| Softener MG | 1-4% | Soft hand feel — improved fabric penetration and elasticity |
| Thickener B | 0.25-1% | Raises viscosity — halftone dot retention |
| RV Additive | 1-3% | Reduces viscosity — better than water for thinning |
Pro Tips & Critical Notes
Print Blocker Gray or Blocker Black LG first for dark polyester, flash, then print EasyPrint Clear colors.
Add Fixer WF-N at 1-5% or use Quick Additive at 6-9% for wash durability on activewear.
Technical Specifications
Matsui EasyPrint Clear 301 — Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value / Detail |
|---|---|
| Product Type | Clear mixing base for performance and stretch fabrics |
| Max Mesh | 225/inch (88/cm) |
| Cure Temperature | 320F (160C) |
| Elasticity | Excellent |
| Viscosity Modifications | None required |
| Neo Pigment Mix Rate | Up to 15% by weight |
| Fabric Compatibility | Performance fabrics: Dri-Fit, activewear blends, stretch synthetics |
| Blocker Required For | Dark polyester |
| Fixer WF-N | Fixer WF-N 1-5% for wash fastness |
| Compliance | OEKO-TEX Standard 100, CPSIA, HR4040, PVC-free |
Technical Sheets / Safety Data Sheets / Documents
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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What is EasyPrint Clear and how does it differ from Stretch Clear?
EasyPrint Clear 301 prints through mesh up to 225/inch vs Stretch Clear
When do I use EasyPrint Clear vs 301C Clear?
301C Clear is for cotton at up to 305 mesh — no elasticity, optimized for softness on cotton. EasyPrint Clear is for performance and stretch fabrics at up to 225 mesh — good elasticity, optimized for fine detail on activewear. Multi-substrate shops often stock both.
Does EasyPrint Clear need a blocker on polyester?
Yes. For dark polyester, print Under Base Blocker 301 Gray or Blocker Black LG first, flash, then print EasyPrint Clear colors.
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