Rubberize M7000 Series Water-Based Screen Printing Ink
- High elasticity and stretchability
- Soft hand feel, tack-free surface
- High opacity
- Good wash and rubbing fastness
Product details
Rubberize M7000 Series is a high-stretch rubber-effect screen printing ink system developed by CSC using advanced oleo-polymerization technology derived from edible oils.
It delivers a soft hand feel, excellent elasticity and stretchability, and high wash and rubbing fastness. Its optimally balanced viscosity enables rapid ink build-up, improving opacity and print quality.
Key Features
▫ Soft hand feel: Produces prints with a soft, pleasant feel.
▫ High color fastness: Provides good color retention during washing and rubbing.
▫ Excellent opacity: Combines high opacity with good printability for well-defined prints.
▫ Tack-free surface: Offers tack-free properties and meets the E1 standard, according to the manufacturer.
▫ High elasticity: Provides excellent stretchability and high-elongation elastomeric properties.
▫ Optimized ink build-up: Balanced viscosity enables rapid ink build-up for improved opacity.
Rubberize M7000 Series Screen Printing Ink System
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Component |
Function |
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M7280 White |
White ink for printing white designs and underbases on dark-colored fabrics. |
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M7120 Opaque Base |
A high-opacity base for color mixing. |
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M7100 Clear |
A clear base for adjusting color shades. |
The manufacturer recommends adding 0–8% concentrated pigment colorant, depending on the target color, then mixing thoroughly. CSC recommends using Cassee Pigment to optimize color brightness.
Suitable Substrates
Rubberize M7000 can be used on cotton, cotton/polyester blends, polyester, rayon, and various natural-fiber fabrics.
Rubberize M7000 Series is suitable for textile screen printing applications requiring high print stretchability, a soft hand feel, good opacity, and lasting color fastness during use.
Instructions for Use and Precautions
Use a water-resistant stencil emulsion. The recommended screen mesh range is 32–90 threads/cm, depending on design detail and the required ink deposit. Use a squeegee with a hardness of 45–65 Shore A.
For multicolor printing, print 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 maintain an appropriate ink deposit on the fabric surface. Avoid forcing the ink too deeply into the fabric, as this may affect the hand feel and print quality.
Rubberize M7000 can air-dry and self-crosslink. Under high humidity or low room-temperature conditions, CSC recommends drying at 150°C for approximately 60 seconds, with forced air circulation at approximately 50 m³/min.
* Verify color fastness on each fabric type before starting bulk production.
