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Matsui WS0462 301C Water Base Clear Base Ink – Custom Colors and Soft Prints on Light Fabric

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Matsui 301C Clear
Matsui 301C Clear
Matsui 301C Clear
Matsui 301C Clear

Matsui WS0462 301C Clear Base Ink is a premium high-mesh water-based mixing base designed to give screen printers the ultimate control over custom color creation and soft-hand prints on light-colored or 100% cotton garments. Whether used alone for tonal or clear effects or mixed with Matsui Neo Pigments to match Pantone® shades, this clear base offers outstanding versatility and print quality.

Engineered for soft feel, fine detail, and vibrant color reproduction, 301C Clear Base is ideal for fashion-forward designs where comfort and visual impact matter most. It prints easily through high mesh counts, minimizing ink deposit while still achieving impressive opacity and smooth coverage.

Use Matsui’s intuitive online Color Mixer software to effortlessly build your own ink formulas, or follow pre-set formulas for accurate Pantone color matching. 301C is also compatible with 50/50 blends and polyester fabrics when used with an appropriate dye-blocking underbase to prevent dye migration.

Price range: $29.99 through $2,499.99

SKU: Mat 301C Clear Category: Tags: , ,

Description

Key Features of Matsui WS0462 301C Water-Based Clear Base Ink:

  • Custom Color Creation – Mix up to 15% Matsui Neo Pigments to create vibrant, Pantone-accurate custom shades with ease.
  • Soft Hand Feel – Provides a lightweight, flexible print with a soft touch, ideal for fashion and retail-quality garments.
  • Prints Through High Mesh Counts – Allows for detailed, fine-line printing with minimal ink usage and excellent coverage.
  • No Viscosity Adjustments Needed – Ready to use straight from the container with consistent, smooth printability.
  • Tone-on-Tone Printing – Use alone for subtle, elegant designs with a soft finish that blends with the garment.
  • Safe & Eco-Conscious – PVC-free and certified OEKO-TEX® Standard 100, CPSIA, and HR4040 compliant for safe and sustainable printing.
  • Compatible with Blends & Poly – Can be printed on 50/50 and 100% polyester fabrics with the use of a dye-blocking underbase.

Perfect for custom color creation, tone-on-tone looks, or clean translucent prints, Matsui WS0462 301C Clear Base is an essential mixing base for eco-conscious screen printers looking for versatility, softness, and professional-grade results.

Technical Specifications

Technical Specifications for Matsui 301C Clear Water-Based Ink:

Application:

  • Print through fine screen mesh up to 305 mc in (120 mc cm) when cured at 320°F (160°C).
  • Produces the softest prints achievable in textile screen printing today.

Special Recommendations:

  • Mix Clear 301C in clean vessels with clean mixing blades and utensils to avoid contamination.
  • Use Retarder MG (1-5%) to extend open time in the screen.
  • Use Fixer WF-N (1-5%) to enhance wash fastness.
  • Use Softener MG (1-4%) to soften and penetrate into the garment.
  • Use Thickener B (.25-1%) to thicken the ink.
  • Use RV Additive (1-3%) to reduce viscosity.

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.

Matsui 301C Clear Characteristics:

  • Wet Ink Tack: Low
  • After Flash Tack: Low
  • Printability: Excellent
  • Surface Appearance: Matte
  • Opacity/Viscosity: Low/Low
  • 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
  • Underlay: 301 Series
  • Emulsion: Direct or indirect
  • Mesh Count: 110-305 mc in (43-120 mc cm)
  • Thinner: RV Additive
  • Thickener: Thickener B
  • Storage: 65°F to 95°F (18°C to 35°C). Avoid direct sun.
  • Cleanup: Water and mild soap or detergent
  • Color Range: Clear
  • Substrate Type: Cotton
  • Substrate Color(s): Light and Medium Fabrics

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.

Technical Sheets / Safety Data Sheets / Documents

Matsui 301C Clear Safety Data Sheet

Matsui 301C Technical Data Sheet

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