Rubberize M5000 Series Water-Based Screen Printing Ink
- Bright colors and high opacity
- Soft hand feel, tack-free surface
- Good wash and rubbing fastness
- Air-drying for energy savings
Product details
Rubberize M5000 Series is a rubber-effect screen printing ink system developed by CSC using environmentally friendly oleo-polymerization technology derived from edible oils.
It delivers bright colors, a soft hand feel, good elasticity, and lasting color retention. Its self-crosslinking and air-drying properties help reduce energy consumption during production.
Key Features
▫ Vivid colors: Delivers clear, vibrant colors with a soft hand feel.
▫ High color fastness: Provides good resistance to color fading during washing and rubbing.
▫ High opacity: Offers good printability, producing a uniform, well-defined ink layer.
▫ Tack-free surface: Offers tack-free properties and meets the E1 standard, according to the manufacturer.
▫ Energy savings: Air-dries and self-crosslinks, helping reduce energy consumption.
Rubberize M5000 Series Screen Printing Ink System
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Component |
Function |
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M5280 White |
White ink for printing white designs and underbases on dark-colored fabrics. |
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M5120 Opaque Base |
A high-opacity base for color mixing. |
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M5100 Clear |
A clear base for adjusting color shades. |
Concentrated pigment colorants can be mixed into the ink base at 0–10%, depending on the target color. Mix thoroughly before printing.
Suitable Substrates
Rubberize M5000 can be used on cotton, cotton/polyester blends, polyester, rayon, and various natural-fiber fabrics.
Rubberize M5000 Series is suitable for textile screen printing applications requiring a soft hand feel, vibrant colors, high color fastness, and an energy-efficient production process.
Instructions for Use and Precautions
Use a water-resistant stencil emulsion. For multicolor printing, CSC recommends printing light colors first, followed by dark colors. Keep the screen fully flooded with ink after each squeegee stroke to minimize ink drying in the screen. Use light squeegee pressure to avoid forcing the ink too deeply into the fabric.
The ink can air-dry and self-crosslink. Under high humidity or low room-temperature conditions, version 2.0 of the technical documentation recommends drying at 150°C for approximately 60 seconds, with forced air circulation.
* Conduct test prints and verify color fastness on the actual substrate before starting bulk production.
