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301 ECO-Series WATER-BASED INK SYSTEM

Matsui's new 301 ECO-Series Water Based Ink System base binders, pigments and inks are specifically designed for today's high speed automatic screen printing presses. The eco-friendly 301 ECO-Series inks offer advantages over the traditional plastisol inks and are superior to plastisol ink systems currently being used in high volume textile shops.

The 301 Eco Series Inks manufactured by Matsui Shikiso Chemical Co., Ltd., Japan contains no harmful chemicals or toxic substances as known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm, at levels which would require a warning under the California Proposition 65 (Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986) law.


301 Series Specs Sheets

Advantages:

  • Free of most environmentally damaging chemicals such as PVC, phthalate, heavy
        metals, azo compounds, nonylphenol and formaldehyde.
        (Laboratory test report)
  • Ability to use wide range of mesh counts up to 300+.
  • Exceptionally soft hand,
  • Intense pigment colors,
  • Ease of use and breathability of the ink on fabric.
  • Formulated for tack free enhanced screen stability which prevents in screen drying and
        allows for faster and cleaner prints.
  • Ability to achieve entire Pantone Color range with our
        Pantone® color matching system available to download.
       

    The new generation 301 ECO-Series inks are available in 3 premixed formulations. (13 basic colors)

    301 RC colors - Premixed color ink for white fabric.

    301 OW colors - Premixed color ink for light color fabric and on white under base.

    301 HO colors - High Opacity premixed color ink for dark fabric.

    Textures are shown in this color chart. In order to get a better picture quality, please click each color to enlarge.

    Also available with 301 Eco-Series Pigments and the following Bases.

    7 Extender Base Formulas


    Clear 301C Base - A clear binder base for use on white and light colored fabrics. Can be printed through a high mesh count screen up to 305 which will produce an ultra soft hand. Mix 5-10% pigment to binder by weight.

    Matte 301M Base - A semi opaque matte white binder base for use on colored fabrics. Can be printed through a high mesh count screen up to 305. Mix 5-10% pigment to binder by weight.

    White 301W Base - A high opaque white base for use on dark or colored fabrics. Can be used as an under-base, high opaque spot white ink or mixed with pigment (5-10% pigment to base by weight) Mesh counts up to 305.

    Metallic Binder 301 - A silver metallic shimmer base that can be used as a stand alone ink or mixed with 301 ECO-Series pigments to create metallic colors. Screen mesh recommendations up to 120.

    Stretch Clear 301 Base - A base binder formulated for use on stretch fabrics such as Lycra-Spandex, athletic clothing etc. Add any of the Matsui 301 Eco-Series pigments for unlimited color matching capabilities. Screen mesh recommendations up to 150.

    Stretch White 301 Base - A high opaque white ink for printing on stretch fabrics such as Lycra-Spandex, athletic clothing etc. Screen mesh recommendations up to 150.

    Under Coat Binder 301 - A high opaque under-base used to prevent dye sublimation on polyester fabrics. Screen mesh recommendations up to 100.

     

     

    Metallic Binder GT
    Metallic Binder GT is a ready to use printing base that is used with metallic powders.

    Metallic Binder GT-50
    Metallic Binder GT-50 is ready to use printing base that is used with metallic glitter.

     

    Super White 0116
    It is a ready to use opaque printing base for dark colored fabrics, but provides a much softer hand.

    Extender 3T
    Extender 3T is a ready to use printing ink that is mixed with a water based pigment and is usually printed onto white cotton or cotton/poly blend fabric.

    Super Rubber White
    Super Rubber White is a ready to use elastic, printing base. This binder allows the printing image to be stretched with minimal cracking.

     

    Puff Clear Base HT-L
    A ready to use clear base that provides for three-dimensional designs and can be printed on to dark or light cotton or poly/cotton belends. The HT-L is cured at a temperature of 320°F.

     

    Crack Binder 812
    This is a matte white binder that produces a crackling effect on cotton or cotton/polyester knit or woven fabrics.

     

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