Matsui Soft Stretch Clear Water Base Ink – Achieve the Softest Prints

Technical Specs:

Application:

Print through fine screen mesh (recommended 150~180/inch) when cured at 320°F (160°C), Soft Stretch Clear produces soft and “Silicone-like” prints, ensuring unparalleled comfort and flexibility. For printing on dark-colored polyester, follow a specific sequence: first, print Under Base Blocker, flash it, then print Soft Stretch White, flash it again, and finally, apply Soft Stretch Clear with the desired colors.

Special Recommendations:

When working with Soft Stretch Clear, it is essential to use clean vessels and mixing blades to prevent any contamination from other ink sources or non-approved additives. Ensuring the ink’s purity guarantees that Soft Stretch Clear remains compliant with restricted PVC standards.

For enhanced printing capabilities and longevity of your prints, consider the following special recommendations:

1. Dry Cleaning and Ironing: Prints made with Soft Stretch Clear can be safely dry cleaned or ironed, preserving the quality and appearance of your designs.
2. Retarder MG: Incorporate 1-5% of Retarder MG to extend the open time in the screen, allowing for smoother and more controlled printing.
3. Fixer WF-N: Boost the wash fastness of your prints by adding 1-5% of Fixer WF-N to the ink, ensuring that your designs withstand repeated washings without compromising on vibrancy.
4. Softener MG: Achieve better penetration into the garment by adding 1-4% of Softener MG to the ink, resulting in long-lasting and vivid prints with an exceptional soft hand feel.
5. Thickener B: To adjust the ink’s consistency according to your printing needs, consider adding 0.25-1% of Thickener B to thicken the ink.
6. RV Additive: Fine-tune the viscosity of Soft Stretch Clear with 1-3% of RV Additive, enhancing control and printability during the printing process.

Additionally, you have the option to add 6%-9% Quick Additive, which contains Fixer WF-N, Retarder MG, and Softener MG, to further enhance performance and achieve desired printing effects.

Technical Data Sheet:

• Wet Ink Tack: Low
• After Flash Tack: Low
• Printability: Excellent
• Surface Appearance: Milky
• Opacity/Viscosity: Low/Medium
• Bleed Resistance: None
• Flash Temperature: 160°F (71°C) – Decreases with deposit thickness
• Cure Temperature: 320°F (160°C)
• Squeegee Hardness: Medium
• Squeegee Blade: Sharp
• Squeegee Angle: 45 degrees to screen
• Squeegee Speed: Medium
• Emulsion: Direct or indirect
• Mesh Count: 150-180/inch (59-70/cm)
• Thinner: RV Additive
• Thickener: Thickener B
• Storage: Store at 65°F to 95°F (18°C to 35°C) and avoid direct sunlight.
• Cleanup: Clean with water and mild soap or detergent
• Color Range: Matte
• Substrate Type: Suitable for Cotton and Polyester fabrics
• Substrate Color(s): Compatible with Light and Medium Fabrics

Soft Stretch Clear offers exceptional versatility and ease of use in achieving premium-quality, silicone-like prints on a variety of fabrics. Its excellent printability, low tack, and compliance with environmental standards make it a top choice for creating soft, stretchable, and eco-friendly designs.

Note: The printer must test the ink before a production run. River City Supply and affiliates are not responsible for dye migration or misuse of this product. It is imperative for the printer to test and ensure the ink is properly cured and opaque enough to prevent dye migration on particular fabrics.

Matsui Soft Stretch Clear Technical Data Sheet

Matsui Soft Stretch Clear Safety Data Sheet