Custom Pantone Matsui Water-Based & Discharge Ink – 6 Bases, Mixed In-House

Dispenser-accurate color

The Matsui Dispenser measures every pigment automatically to the CMS formula, so your color is right the first time without the human error of hand mixing.

Repeatable reorders

Your color is saved to your order. Reorder anytime and get the same Pantone in the same base, batch after batch.

Matched to the dried print

Pantone matches are made to printed and dried ink, not wet ink in the bucket. What you approve is what you print.

The softest hand

Water-based ink soaks into the fabric instead of sitting on top, and discharge ink replaces the garment dye for prints you can barely feel.

Water-based · Cotton

301C Clear

The original Matsui mixing base and the standard for light 100% cotton. Clear, so Pantone colors print vivid and true. Prints through mesh up to 305 for the thinnest deposit and softest hand in the Matsui system. No stretch, so it’s not for athletic wear. Not for dark garments on its own.

Mix it yourself: 301C Clear Base →

Water-based · Performance

EasyPrint Clear

A clear performance base with excellent elasticity for Dri-Fit and activewear. Prints smoothly with no viscosity adjustments and holds finer detail than Stretch Clear, up to 225 mesh. Choose it for halftones and detailed art on athletic garments.

Mix it yourself: EasyPrint Clear →

Water-based · Stretch

Stretch Clear

The everyday stretch base for Dri-Fit, Lycra and high-stretch fabrics. Clear, silicone-like finish that stretches and recovers with the garment instead of cracking. Prints through 150 to 180 mesh. Most performance jobs start here.

Mix it yourself: Stretch Clear →

Hybrid · Lights or darks

Alpha Series

A ready-for-use hybrid ink that works two ways. Print it as water-based on light and medium garments, or add Discharge Activator and print it as a discharge ink on dark 100% cotton. Prints through mesh up to 230 and runs wet-on-wet.

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Discharge · Dark cotton

Brite Discharge Base

Removes the garment dye and replaces it with your color for the brightest discharge colors in the Matsui system. Best for bold designs, large fills and spot colors on dark 100% cotton. Requires Discharge Activator.

Mix it yourself: Brite Discharge Base →

Discharge · Fine detail

HM Discharge Base

The high-mesh discharge base. It flows through finer mesh for halftones, simulated process and small text on dark 100% cotton, with an exceptionally soft hand. Slightly less bright than Brite. Requires Discharge Activator.

Mix it yourself: HM Discharge Base →

Discharge needs activator. Brite and HM Discharge ship without activator. Add Discharge Activator at 3–8% before printing. It has a 12-hour pot life once mixed, and works on 100% cotton with reactive dyes only.

Test before you print. The ink in the container looks darker than the dried print. Print, cure and let it dry before comparing to your Pantone Formula Guide.

Printing on polyester? Clear bases don’t block dye migration. Print Under Base Blocker 301 Gray first on poly and high-poly blends.

Made to order. Custom colors are non-refundable, and the color and base can’t be changed once your order is placed.

Authorized Matsui dealer with real printers on staff

Don’t see your color, or need more than a few gallons? Message us on Tidio or call Monday through Friday, 9 to 5. Outfitting your shop? Financing is available.