To enter our Shopping Cart Click on Store Front button above

Home | Products | About Us | Specials | Start Up Packages | Contact | E-Mail Us | Industry Links | Roller Coater | Sublimation Coatings | Colortec UV Coatings | What Is Sublimation | Sublimation Inks | InkJet Sublimation | Trade Show Schedule | Sublimation Products | Sublimation Package Deals & Specials | Sublimatable Products | Wide Format Solutions | Sublimation Learning Center Class | Online Store

LX High Opacity Black

FEATURES
Press ready plastisol for printing on dark 100% cotton. Creamy, short body plastisol for easy printing. Tack free formulation for fast shearing action. User friendly, no viscosity modifications necessary. Increase ink mileage with finer mesh. Reduce ink costs and increase production speed. Standard and PANTONE® stock colors available.

DESCRIPTION
MH Series is formulated as an economical press-ready plastisol for printing on dark 100% cotton fabrics.

APPLICATION
Print on dark 100% cotton fabrics straight from the container. Apply a first down, opaque white underlay when printing on dark polyester/cotton fabrics. MH colors may be printed on top of a low-bleed white underlay. Art work will dictate the mesh count for the first down white. Improved printing techniques will allow use of finer mesh counts and increase production speed without sacrificing coverage. Finer mesh counts produce softer hand, increased ink mileage and lower ink costs.

SPECIAL RECOMMENDATIONS
Plastisols are THERMOPLASTIC, requiring heat for fusion. Test print area for crock fastness. Should color rub off on white cloth, adjust oven temperatures and/or dwell time until crock test passes (cloth wipes clean). Stir plastisols prior to printing. Do not dry clean. Do not use bleach. Use a piece of transfer paper to iron image area if desired.

RECOMMENDED PRINTING TECHNIQUES
Manual Machine Printing
Load ink into mesh opening with hard sharp squeegee. Only the image area should be filled with ink. Transfer ink to the fabric surface with a light squeegee pass. Crock test image area for complete fusion.

Automatic Machine Printing
Examine the flood bar and smooth edges if necessary. Adjust the flood bar as closely to the screen as possible, to fill the mesh opening with ink. Transfer the ink to the garment with a light squeegee pass. Crock test image area for complete fusion.

Any application not referenced in this technical data should be pretested or consultation sought with Rutland's Applications Laboratory prior to printing.

Back

LX Low Bleed White

FEATURES
Press ready plastisol for printing on dark polyester/cotton. Creamy, short body plastisol for easy printing. Tack free formulation for fast shearing action. User friendly, no viscosity modifications necessary. Excellent bleed resistance. ML9577 White is fast flash, first down white with low after tack.

DESCRIPTION
ML Series is formulated as Low bleed, press-ready plastisol for printing on polyester/cotton dark fabrics.

APPLICATION
High opacity, low bleed plastisols have been formulated to provide ultimate color and opacity, on dark polyester/cotton fabrics. To achieve maximum coverage which will allow maximum bleed resistance, an underlay white is recommended to be printed through an 86 m.c./in. (34 m.c./cm.). When printing on white and some light shade garments, extend ML color(s) with a base plastisol to reduce cost and opacity. Avoid printing extended color(s) on dark polyester/cotton without an appropriate low bleed underlay. (Addition of more than 30% base to a low-bleed color may lighten the color, as it reduces the opacity.) SPECIAL

RECOMMENDATIONS
Plastisols are THERMOPLASTIC, requiring heat for fusion. Test print area for crock fastness. Should color rub off on white cloth, adjust oven temperatures and/or dwell time until crock test passes (cloth wipes clean). Stir plastisols prior to printing. Do not dry clean. Do not use bleach. Use a piece of transfer paper to iron image area if desired.

RECOMMENDED PRINTING TECHNIQUES
Manual Machine Printing
Load ink into mesh opening with hard sharp squeegee. Only the image area should be filled with ink. Transfer ink to the fabric surface with a light squeegee pass. Crock test image area for complete fusion.

Automatic Machine Printing
Examine the flood bar and smooth edges if necessary. Adjust the flood bar as closely to the screen as possible, to fill the mesh opening with ink. Transfer the ink to the garment with a light squeegee pass. Crock test image area for complete fusion.

Any application not referenced in this technical data should be pretested or consultation sought with Rutland's Applications Laboratory prior to printing.

Back

M2 MAM High Opacity Primaries

M2 PRIMARY COLORS
White or Dark 100% cotton fabrics

FEATURES
Economical, high performance plastisol color mixing system for 100% cotton dark fabrics. Creamy, short body plastisol for easy printing. Tack free formulation for fast shearing action. User friendly, no viscosity modifications necessary. Increase ink mileage with finer mesh. Reduce ink costs and increase production speed. Formulations for PANTONE® colors available. WINMAM software available for color formulations

DESCRIPTION
M2 Primaries are opaque resulting in excellent coverage on dark garments. The tack free formula allows printing through finer mesh counts without the need for a viscosity modifier. It is recommended that a white underlay be applied to decrease setup time and increase production speed.

APPLICATION
Print colors straight from the container or mix using the PANTONE® formulation provided in the WinMAM software. M2 colors are user friendly and may be printed through 86 to 355m.c./in. (34 to 140 m.c./cm.) mesh range without modifying the viscosity. The tack free formulation allows increased coverage therefore finer mesh counts may be used for softer hand without sacrificing opacity. Mix colors according to formula for best results.

RECOMMENDED PRINTING TECHNIQUES
Manual Machine Printing
Load ink into mesh opening with hard sharp squeegee. Only the image area should be filled with ink. Transfer ink to the fabric surface with a light squeegee pass. Crock test image area for complete fusion.

Automatic Machine Printing
Examine the flood bar and smooth edges if necessary. Adjust the flood bar as closely to the screen as possible, to fill the mesh opening with ink. Transfer the ink to the garment with a light squeegee pass. Crock test image area for complete fusion.

SPECIAL RECOMMENDATIONS
Plastisols are THERMOPLASTIC, requiring heat for fusion. Test print area for crock fastness. Should color rub off on white cloth, adjust oven temperatures and/or dwell time until crock test passes (cloth wipes clean). Stir plastisols prior to printing. Do not dry clean. Do not use bleach. Use a piece of transfer paper to iron image area if desired.

Any application not referenced in this technical data should be pretested or consultation sought with Rutland's Applications Laboratory prior to printing.

Back

MA All Purpose
100% cotton and light colored polyester/cotton

FEATURES
Press ready plastisol. Creamy, short body plastisol for easy printing. Tack free formulation for fast shearing action. User friendly, no viscosity modifications necessary. Increase ink mileage with finer mesh Reduce ink costs and increase production speed. Standard and some PANTONE® stock colors available.

DESCRIPTION
MA series is formulated as an economical press-ready plastisol for printing on 100% cotton and polyester/cotton light fabrics.

APPLICATION
Print on white fabrics straight from the container. Apply a first down, opaque white underlay when printing on dark 100% cotton and a low-bleed white underlay when printing on dark polyester and or cotton fabrics. An 86-125 m.c./in. (36-49 m.c./cm.) mesh range is recommended when printing a first down white. Improved printing techniques will allow use of finer mesh counts without sacrificing coverage. Finer mesh counts allow for softer hand and increased production speeds. Thicken MA Series when printing on a white underlay to create a smoother surface.

SPECIAL RECOMMENDATIONS
Plastisols are THERMOPLASTIC, requiring heat for fusion. Test print area for crock fastness. Should color rub off on white cloth, adjust oven temperatures and/or dwell time until crock test passes (cloth wipes clean). Stir plastisols prior to printing. Do not dry clean. Do not use bleach. Use a piece of transfer paper to iron image area if desired.

RECOMMENDED PRINTING TECHNIQUES
Manual Machine Printing
Load ink into mesh opening with hard sharp squeegee. The image area should be filled with ink. Transfer ink to the fabric surface with a light squeegee pass. Check for complete fusion.

Automatic Machine Printing
Examine the flood bar and smooth edges if necessary. Adjust the flood bar as closely to the screen as possible, to fill the mesh opening with ink. Transfer the ink to the garment with a light squeegee pass. Check for complete fusion.

Any application not referenced in this technical data should be pretested or consultation sought with Rutland's Applications Laboratory prior to printing.

Back

MC 4-Color Process
White 100% cotton fabrics

FEATURES
Transparent, intense primary colors designed specifically for 4-color process. Bright primaries for maximum color range. Pure primaries decreases the need for spot colors. Standard and triple strength (TS) colors available. 4-color, 6-color and 7-color Process available. Match color key fast and easy with pure primaries

DESCRIPTION
MC refers to maximum color range obtained by the primary colors. The pigments have been carefully selected for purity and brightness. The MC primaries for 4, 6, and 7-color process methods are available in standard and triple strength.

APPLICATION
Supply the color separator with printed strike offs of each primary printed through the mesh count selected for the production run to insure more accurate color reproduction from the film positives. Improved printing techniques will offer maximum color saturation and ink penetration into fibers with the least amount of dot gain. Set machine pressure for maximum ink penetration. Print the single colors separately then 2 color and 3 color combinations. Compare each to the color key. Not recommended for printing on dark polyester/cotton fabrics. Note: Should yellow appear too strong (reds, greens and browns are too yellow), extend 1 part Yellow (MC4026 or MC4265) to 3 parts MS0000 or MC0125 base. Print other colors at full strength.

SPECIAL RECOMMENDATIONS
Plastisols are THERMOPLASTIC, requiring heat for fusion. Test print area for crock fastness. Should color rub off on white cloth, adjust oven temperatures and/or dwell time until crock test passes (cloth wipes clean). Stir plastisols prior to printing. Do not dry clean. Do not use bleach. Use a piece of transfer paper to iron image area if desired.

RECOMMENDED PRINTING TECHNIQUES
Manual Machine Printing
Load ink into mesh opening with hard sharp squeegee. The image area should be filled with ink. Transfer ink to the fabric surface with a light squeegee pass. Check for complete fusion.

Automatic Machine Printing
Examine the flood bar and smooth edges if necessary. Adjust the flood bar as closely to the screen as possible, to fill the mesh opening with ink. Transfer the ink to the garment with a light squeegee pass. Check for complete fusion.

Any application not referenced in this technical data should be pretested or consultation sought with Rutland's Applications Laboratory prior to printing.

Back

MH High Opacity
Dark 100% cotton fabrics

FEATURES
Press ready plastisol for printing on dark 100% cotton. Creamy, short body plastisol for easy printing. Tack free formulation for fast shearing action. User friendly, no viscosity modifications necessary. Increase ink mileage with finer mesh. Reduce ink costs and increase production speed. Standard and PANTONE® stock colors available.

DESCRIPTION
MH Series is formulated as an economical press-ready plastisol for printing on dark 100% cotton fabrics.

APPLICATION
Print on dark 100% cotton fabrics straight from the container. Apply a first down, opaque white underlay when printing on dark polyester/cotton fabrics. MH colors may be printed on top of a low-bleed white underlay. Art work will dictate the mesh count for the first down white. Improved printing techniques will allow use of finer mesh counts and increase production speed without sacrificing coverage. Finer mesh counts produce softer hand, increased ink mileage and lower ink costs.

SPECIAL RECOMMENDATIONS
Plastisols are THERMOPLASTIC, requiring heat for fusion. Test print area for crock fastness. Should color rub off on white cloth, adjust oven temperatures and/or dwell time until crock test passes (cloth wipes clean). Stir plastisols prior to printing. Do not dry clean. Do not use bleach. Use a piece of transfer paper to iron image area if desired.

RECOMMENDED PRINTING TECHNIQUES
Manual Machine Printing
Load ink into mesh opening with hard sharp squeegee. Only the image area should be filled with ink. Transfer ink to the fabric surface with a light squeegee pass. Crock test image area for complete fusion.

Automatic Machine Printing
Examine the flood bar and smooth edges if necessary. Adjust the flood bar as closely to the screen as possible, to fill the mesh opening with ink. Transfer the ink to the garment with a light squeegee pass. Crock test image area for complete fusion.

Any application not referenced in this technical data should be pretested or consultation sought with Rutland's Applications Laboratory prior to printing.

Back

ML Low Bleed
Dark polyester/cotton fabrics

FEATURES
Press ready plastisol for printing on dark polyester/cotton. Creamy, short body plastisol for easy printing. Tack free formulation for fast shearing action. User friendly, no viscosity modifications necessary. Excellent bleed resistance. ML9577 White is fast flash, first down white with low after tack.

DESCRIPTION
ML Series is formulated as Low bleed, press-ready plastisol for printing on polyester/cotton dark fabrics.

APPLICATION
High opacity, low bleed plastisols have been formulated to provide ultimate color and opacity, on dark polyester/cotton fabrics. To achieve maximum coverage which will allow maximum bleed resistance, an underlay white is recommended to be printed through an 86 m.c./in. (34 m.c./cm.). When printing on white and some light shade garments, extend ML color(s) with a base plastisol to reduce cost and opacity. Avoid printing extended color(s) on dark polyester/cotton without an appropriate low bleed underlay. (Addition of more than 30% base to a low-bleed color may lighten the color, as it reduces the opacity.)

SPECIAL RECOMMENDATIONS
Plastisols are THERMOPLASTIC, requiring heat for fusion. Test print area for crock fastness. Should color rub off on white cloth, adjust oven temperatures and/or dwell time until crock test passes (cloth wipes clean). Stir plastisols prior to printing. Do not dry clean. Do not use bleach. Use a piece of transfer paper to iron image area if desired.

RECOMMENDED PRINTING TECHNIQUES
Manual Machine Printing
Load ink into mesh opening with hard sharp squeegee. Only the image area should be filled with ink. Transfer ink to the fabric surface with a light squeegee pass. Crock test image area for complete fusion.

Automatic Machine Printing
Examine the flood bar and smooth edges if necessary. Adjust the flood bar as closely to the screen as possible, to fill the mesh opening with ink. Transfer the ink to the garment with a light squeegee pass. Crock test image area for complete fusion. Any application not referenced in this technical data should be pretested or consultation sought with Rutland's Applications Laboratory prior to printing.

Back

MR Flame Retardant
100% cotton and polyester/cotton flame retardant fabrics

FEATURES
Press ready plastisol primaries for custom matching. Creamy, short body plastisol for easy printing. Tack free formulation for fast shearing action. Mix FR Additive Base with M2 system for custom FR colors. Excellent flame retardant characteristics. Low Bleed flame retardant white available. Standard and fluorescent primaries available for mixing.

DESCRIPTION
MR series is specially formulated, exhibiting superior flame retardant characteristics. All colors are self extinguishing if the material has been properly fused. All lots of material produced undergo specific lab tests (available upon request) to assure they are self-extinguishing. The flame retardancy of the plastisol after printing on a textile will depend on the textile used as well as the type finish on the textile. The composite (plastisol plus textile) must always be tested for its flammability properties. Factors such as the textile fibers, and the fusion conditions of the plastisol print will have an effect on the burn characteristics of the finished product. Rutland cannot guarantee the flame retardancy of the plastisol if it has been modified, diluted or blended with other manufacturers products before printing.

APPLICATION
Compare the color to be printed to the PANTONE® color chart. M2 formulations for PANTONE® colors are available for custom mixing using the 10 standard primaries and/or the 9 opaque fluorescents. Mix the color, print, fuse and adjust if necessary. Color may vary with light, heat and ink film deposit. Print samples similar to prints that will be produced in a production run to avoid matching the color again.

RECOMMENDED PRINTING TECHNIQUES
Manual Machine Printing
Load ink into mesh opening with hard sharp squeegee. Only the image area should be filled with ink. Transfer ink to the fabric surface with a light squeegee pass. Crock test image area for complete fusion.

Automatic Machine Printing
Examine the flood bar and smooth edges if necessary. Adjust the flood bar as closely to the screen as possible, to fill the mesh opening with ink. Transfer the ink to the garment with a light squeegee pass. Crock test image area for complete fusion.

SPECIAL RECOMMENDATIONS
Plastisols are THERMOPLASTIC, requiring heat for fusion. Test print area for crock fastness. Should color rub off on white cloth, adjust oven temperatures and/or dwell time until crock test passes (cloth wipes clean). Stir plastisols prior to printing. Do not dry clean. Do not use bleach. Use a piece of transfer paper to iron image area if desired.

Any application not referenced in this technical data should be pretested or consultation sought with Rutland's Applications Laboratory prior to printing.

Back

MS Carpet Soft
Plastisol Inks for Carpets

FEATURES
Press ready plastisol for printing on carpets. Low viscosity for improved ink penetration into carpet pile. Tack free formulation for fast shearing action. User friendly, no viscosity modifications necessary. Print through fine mesh on white fabrics for extra soft hand. Mixing primaries available for custom matching any color.

DESCRIPTION
MS Carpet Soft was designed to penetrate the thick pile of carpets. Standard plastisols, when printed on carpets result in a vinyl look and feel. The MS series may also be printed on white fabrics for extra soft hand. The low viscosity is similar to hand cream and thus flows quickly and easily through fine mesh counts up to 355 m.c./in. (140 m.c./cm.) when printing on T-Shirts.

APPLICATION
This press-ready formula allows immediate start-up. The M2 formulations in the WinMAM software may be used as a reference guide for creating custom colors with MS primaries. When printing on white T-Shirts, colors may be extended with the MS base for reduced opacity and cost. Addition of more than 30% may lighten the color and/or change the shade.

RECOMMENDED PRINTING TECHNIQUES
Manual Machine Printing
Load ink into mesh opening with hard sharp squeegee. Only the image area should be filled with ink. Transfer ink to the fabric surface with a light squeegee pass. Crock test image area for complete fusion.

Automatic Machine Printing
Examine the flood bar and smooth edges if necessary. Adjust the flood bar as closely to the screen as possible, to fill the mesh opening with ink. Transfer the ink to the garment with a light squeegee pass. Crock test image area for complete fusion.

SPECIAL RECOMMENDATIONS
Plastisols are THERMOPLASTIC, requiring heat for fusion. Test print area for crock fastness. Should color rub off on white cloth, adjust oven temperatures and/or dwell time until crock test passes (cloth wipes clean). Stir plastisols prior to printing. Do not dry clean. Do not use bleach. Use a piece of transfer paper to iron image area if desired.

Any application not referenced in this technical data should be pretested or consultation sought with Rutland's Applications Laboratory prior to printing.

Back

NA All Purpose
White 100% cotton and polyester/cotton blends

FEATURES
Press ready plastisol for printing on white fabrics. Medium tack for smoother surface print on white underlays. Medium opacity allows addition of soft hand extender for fine mesh printing, reduced ink costs and increased ink volume. User friendly, no viscosity modifications necessary. Stock colors available.

DESCRIPTION
NA Series is the original formula designed as an economical press-ready plastisol for printing on 100% cotton and 50/50 polyester/cotton white fabrics. The recommended mesh range is lower than the MA series due to the increase in tack, however the NA series may be modified with a base plastisol for improving ink flow when printing directly onto white fabrics. Note also that the MA Series may be thickened to perform like the NA Series offering a smoother print surface on a white underlay.

APPLICATION
Print on white fabrics, straight from the container or extend with a base plastisol when printing through finer mesh counts. Apply a first down, opaque white underlay when printing on dark 100% cotton and a low-bleed white underlay when printing on dark polyester/cotton fabrics. An 86-180 m.c./in. (34-49 m.c./cm.) mesh range is recommended when printing a first down white. Finer mesh counts allow for softer hand, increase ink mileage and lower ink costs. Improved printing techniques allow for increase production speeds.

RECOMMENDED PRINTING TECHNIQUES
Manual Machine Printing
Load ink into mesh opening with hard sharp squeegee. Only the image area should be filled with ink. Transfer ink to the fabric surface with a light squeegee pass. Crock test image area for complete fusion.

Automatic Machine Printing
Examine the flood bar and smooth edges if necessary. Adjust the flood bar as closely to the screen as possible, to fill the mesh opening with ink. Transfer the ink to the garment with a light squeegee pass. Crock test image area for complete fusion.

SPECIAL RECOMMENDATIONS
Plastisols are THERMOPLASTIC, requiring heat for fusion. Test print area for crock fastness. Should color rub off on white cloth, adjust oven temperatures and/or dwell time until crock test passes (cloth wipes clean). Stir plastisols prior to printing. Do not dry clean. Do not use bleach. Use a piece of transfer paper to iron image area if desired.

Any application not referenced in this technical data should be pretested or consultation sought with Rutland's Applications Laboratory prior to printing.

Back

NH Low Bleed
Dark polyester/ cotton fabrics

FEATURES
Press ready plastisol for printing on dark polyester/cotton. Higher tack provides smooth overlay prints. High viscosity for increased coverage. Excellent bleed resistance. NH9256 White offers smooth surface underlay print. Standard stock colors and mixing primaries available.

DESCRIPTION
NH Low-Bleed plastisols have been formulated to provide bleed resistance and opacity, achieving maximum coverage on dark polyester/cotton fabrics. This high viscosity series allows superior edge definition when printing on or off an underlay.

APPLICATION
Print a first down white through a coarse mesh to assure best bleed resistance. Too little coverage may allow dyes to migrate into color on top. No fabric color should show through the underlay white when properly printed. Avoid addition of a non-low-bleed base or other color to a low-bleed ink when printing on dark polyester cotton as this will reduce the bleed resistance of the low-bleed plastisol and may not be noticeable for several days. Low-bleed plastisols tend to thicken with age due to the high level of pigment. Stirring will reduce the viscosity which increases the shelf life.

RECOMMENDED PRINTING TECHNIQUES
Manual Machine Printing
Load ink into mesh opening with hard sharp squeegee. Only the image area should be filled with ink. Transfer ink to the fabric surface with a light squeegee pass. Crock test image area for complete fusion.

Automatic Machine Printing
Examine the flood bar and smooth edges if necessary. Adjust the flood bar as closely to the screen as possible, to fill the mesh opening with ink. Transfer the ink to the garment with a light squeegee pass. Crock test image area for complete fusion.

SPECIAL RECOMMENDATIONS
Plastisols are THERMOPLASTIC, requiring heat for fusion. Test print area for crock fastness. Should color rub off on white cloth, adjust oven temperatures and/or dwell time until crock test passes (cloth wipes clean). Stir plastisols prior to printing. Do not dry clean. Do not use bleach. Use a piece of transfer paper to iron image area if desired.

Any application not referenced in this technical data should be pretested or consultation sought with Rutland's Applications Laboratory prior to printing.

Back

NM Nylon Mesh
Nylon Mesh Fabrics

FEATURES
Press ready plastisol for printing on nylon mesh fabrics. Creamy, short body plastisol for easy printing. Tack free formulation for fast shearing action. User friendly, no viscosity modifications necessary. Increase ink mileage with finer mesh counts. Available in MAM mixing primaries .

DESCRIPTION
Nylon Mesh Plastisol has been formulated to provide ultimate color with good opacity and creamy viscosity. Additional adhesion and stretch has been incorporated into this formula for printing on 100% nylon mesh fabrics.

APPLICATION
The creamy viscosity allows the use of fine mesh counts for crisp edge definition, improved detail and wash results. Mix MZ0001 FiberBond at 7.5% to any NM color for printing on nylon jackets.

RECOMMENDED PRINTING TECHNIQUES
Manual Machine Printing
Load ink into mesh opening with hard sharp squeegee. Only the image area should be filled with ink. Transfer ink to the fabric surface with a light squeegee pass. Crock test image area for complete fusion.

Automatic Machine Printing
Examine the flood bar and smooth edges if necessary. Adjust the flood bar as closely to the screen as possible, to fill the mesh opening with ink. Transfer the ink to the garment with a light squeegee pass. Crock test image area for complete fusion.

SPECIAL RECOMMENDATIONS
Plastisols are THERMOPLASTIC, requiring heat for fusion. Test print area for crock fastness. Should color rub off on white cloth, adjust oven temperatures and/or dwell time until crock test passes (cloth wipes clean). Stir plastisols prior to printing. Do not dry clean. Do not use bleach. Use a piece of transfer paper to iron image area if desired.

Any application not referenced in this technical data should be pretested or consultation sought with Rutland's Applications Laboratory prior to printing.

Back

RF Reflect-i-Sol
White and Dark 100% Cotton

FEATURES
Press ready plastisol for printing on white and dark fabrics. User friendly, no viscosity modifications necessary. Excellent adhesion characteristics. Excellent wash fastness. Multiple colors possible. Excellent reflectivity for safety applications.

DESCRIPTION
RF Plastisol is designed for printing through 86 m.c./in. (34 m.c./cm.) mesh count onto white, light and dark 100% cotton fabrics. Stretch test for proper fusion. Wash and dry 5 cycles as an optional test for fusion.

APPLICATION
Gray Print directly onto light or dark substrates through 86 mc./in. (34 mc./cm.) mesh using medium to hard squeegee. Clear Print wet-on-wet over Rutland NH Jewel Tone Plastisols to achieve multiple colors. Print clear over M29256 White to achieve a reflective white. Mixing Base Mix up to 5% M2 Primary colors in RF0001 Mixing Base to create reflective colors for printing on light grounds.

RECOMMENDED PRINTING TECHNIQUES
Manual Machine Printing
Load ink into mesh opening with hard sharp squeegee. Only the image area should be filled with ink. Transfer ink to the fabric surface with a light squeegee pass.

Automatic Machine Printing
Examine the flood bar and smooth edges if necessary. Adjust the flood bar as closely to the screen as possible, to fill the mesh opening with ink. Transfer the ink to the garment with a light squeegee pass. Crock test image area for complete fusion.

SPECIAL RECOMMENDATIONS
Plastisols are THERMOPLASTIC, requiring heat for fusion. Test print area for crock fastness. Should color rub off on white cloth, adjust oven temperatures and/or dwell time until crock test passes (cloth wipes clean). Stir plastisols prior to printing. Do not dry clean. Do not use bleach. Do not iron image area. Available in quarts, 1, and 5 gallon containers. Pint kit available. Customer service, color matching assistance available. Education and training at Rutland Plastic Technologies, Inc.

Any application not referenced in this technical data should be pretested or consultation sought with Rutland's Applications Laboratory prior to printing.

Back

RM Reflective
White and Dark 100% Cotton

FEATURES
Press ready reflective plastisol for printing on white and dark fabrics. User friendly, single part plastisol. Excellent reflectivity for safety applications. Reflects comparable to currently marketed products. Unwashed candle power is approximately 11 Candelas/Lux/square meter. Washed candle power is approximately 23 Candelas/Lux/square meter. Note: The candle power will vary depending on the amount of pressure applied when printing. Excellent adhesion characteristics and wash fastness. Yellow, Scarlet, Blue#2, Red, Green Violet and Black are available for mixing your own custom reflective colors..

DESCRIPTION
The RM series has the highest reflectivity of all Rutland reflective inks. It is designed for printing through 86-110 m.c./in (34-43 m.c./cm) mesh onto white, light and dark 100% cotton fabrics. Stretch test for proper fusion. Wash and dry 5 cycles as an optional test for fusion.

APPLICATION
Direct Print RM Reflective Print directly onto light or dark substrates through 86-110 m.c../in. (34-43 m.c./cm.) mesh using medium to hard squeegee and hard print pressure. This will assure maximum base penetration into the garment fibers, leaving the reflective media on the surface producing the maximum Candelas/Lux/square meter. Hot Split RM Reflective Print RM Reflective through 86-110 mesh. Gel at 220 degrees F. to the point that the transfer is dry enough to stack (approx. 15 Sec.). Transfer at 360 degrees F. for 8-10 seconds at 40 psi. Peel Hot. Cold peel is not recommended.

RECOMMENDED PRINTING TECHNIQUES
Manual Machine Printing
Load ink into mesh opening with hard sharp squeegee. Only the image area should be filled with ink. Transfer ink to the fabric surface with a hard squeegee pass.

Automatic Machine Printing
Examine the flood bar and smooth edges if necessary. Adjust the flood bar as closely to the screen as possible, to fill the mesh opening with ink. Transfer the ink to the garment with a hard squeegee pass.

SPECIAL RECOMMENDATIONS
Plastisols are THERMOPLASTIC, requiring heat for fusion. Stir plastisols prior to printing. Do not dry clean. Do not use bleach. Do not iron image area. Available in quarts, 1, and 5 gallon containers. Customer service, color matching assistance available. Education and training at Rutland Plastic Technologies, Inc.

Any application not referenced in this technical data should be pretested or consultation sought with Rutland's Applications Laboratory prior to printing.

Back

SS Soft Split
Hot Split Transfer Plastisol for white and dark 100% cotton

FEATURES
Press ready plastisol for printing hot split transfer applications. Creamy, short body plastisol for easy printing. Tack free formulation for fast shearing action. User friendly, no viscosity modifications necessary. Increase ink deposit for creating opaque hot split on dark. Standard mixing primaries for custom matching.

DESCRIPTION
HS Series is formulated as an economical press-ready plastisol for hot split transfer applications on 100% cotton and 50/50 polyester/cotton white fabrics and 100% cotton dark fabrics.

APPLICATION
Hot Split Transfers for White Fabrics Recommend 230 m.c./in. (90 m.c./cm.) (2-3 mil thick ink film) for soft hand print. Gel at 220°F to 275°F (105°C to 135°C). Oven dwell time is determined by the efficiency of the oven. Transfer at 350°F to 375°F (177°C to 191°C) for 8 to 12 seconds. Hot Split Transfers for Dark 100% Cotton Fabrics Recommend 86 m.c./in. (34 m.c./cm.), (5 to 8 mil thick ink film) for increased opacity on dark garments. Less ink deposit on paper will result in reduced coverage on fabric. Note: Choosing the correct paper and controlling the moisture content of the paper determines the success and ease of transfer. Refer to the paper manufacturers technical data regarding the specific paper for hot split transfer applications.

RECOMMENDED PRINTING TECHNIQUES
Manual Machine Printing
Load ink into mesh opening with hard sharp squeegee. Only the image area should be filled with ink. Transfer ink to the fabric surface with a light squeegee pass. Crock test image area for complete fusion.

Automatic Machine Printing
Examine the flood bar and smooth edges if necessary. Adjust the flood bar as closely to the screen as possible, to fill the mesh opening with ink. Transfer the ink to the garment with a light squeegee pass. Crock test image area for complete fusion.

SPECIAL RECOMMENDATIONS
Plastisols are THERMOPLASTIC, requiring heat for fusion. Test print area for crock fastness. Should color rub off on white cloth, adjust oven temperatures and/or dwell time until crock test passes (cloth wipes clean). Stir plastisols prior to printing. Do not dry clean. Do not use bleach. Use a piece of transfer paper to iron image area if desired. Most plastisols available in 1, 5, 30, and 55 gallon containers. Some custom matching quart kits are available. Customer service, color matching assistance available. Education and training at Rutland Plastic Technologies, Inc.

Any application not referenced in this technical data should be pretested or consultation sought with Rutland's Applications Laboratory prior to printing.

Back

NA Crystalina
SPECIALTY PLASTISOLS

NA0008 CRYSTALINA, NH0008 LOW-BLEED CRYSTALINA, NA0008 Crystalina and NH0008 Low-Bleed Crystalina are press-ready sparkle plastisols used for creating special effects when screen printing on textiles. Print Crystalina through a 40T m.c./in. (16 m.c./cm.) mesh screen as a sparkle, or create colored sparkle by shading with single pigment primaries from the M2 color matching system. Create different shades using (2% by weight) primary color(s) or any stock color. When highlighting multiple colors, Crystalina must be printed last, highlighting the overall design or specific areas of the design. Create a puff Crystalina by printing the NP9000 Opaque White Puff (for 100% cotton) or NP9001 Low-Bleed White Puff (for polyester/cotton), flash (do not puff), then print the Crystalina as an overlay. Fuse at 320°F / 160°C. Both NA0008 and NH0008 Low-Bleed Crystalina consist of particles suspended in a clear base. Crystalina may also be applied as a cold peel transfer. When using as a transfer, print through a 40T m.c./in. (16 m.c./cm.) mesh, gel at 200°F / 94°C and transfer at 350°F / 177°C to 375°F / 191°C for 8 to 10 seconds. Peel cold. Refer to technical literature provided by paper manufacturers regarding the correct papers to use for cold peel and specialty products.

Screen Mesh: 40 m.c./in. (16 m.c./cm.) Fusion: 320°F / 160°C MSDS: #1 Reducer: Not Recommended

Back

NA Glitter
SPECIALTY PLASTISOLS

NA0468 SILVER GLITTER AND NA4467 GOLD GLITTER Print Glitter through a 33T m.c./in. (13m.c./cm.) mesh screen, straight from the container. Maximum flood of ink into mesh count results in a smooth coat of glitter on the fabric substrate. It is recommended to coat the inside of the screen mesh with emulsion for easy clean up. Allow longer exposure times when coating the inside of the screen. Glitter particles are opaque and may be printed on white, light, medium or dark 100% cotton or polyester/cotton without an underlay. They may also be applied as a cold peel transfer. When using as a transfer, print through a 33T m.c./in. (13 m.c./cm.) mesh, gel at 200°F (94°C) and transfer at 350° F (177°C) to 375°F (19°C) for 8 to 10 seconds. Peel cold. Refer to technical literature provided by paper manufacturers regarding the correct papers to use for cold peel and specialty products.

Screen Mesh: 33T m.c./in. (13 m.c./cm) Fusion: 320°F / 160°C MSDS: #1 Reducer: Not Recommended

Back

NH Jewel Tone
SPECIALTY PLASTISOLS

Jewel Tone Plastisols may be printed directly from the container or mix 90% to 98% (by weight) NG Silver Mixing Base with 2% to 10% M2 color to obtain custom metallic-like shades. Avoid addition of too much color as this will reduce the "luster" effect. Jewel Tone Plastisols exhibit excellent wash resistance, maintaining a sparkle similar to a metallic plastisol. It is often referred to as a "mock metallic". Print on white, light and dark 100% cotton or polyester/cotton fabrics. Maximum shine results as light reflects off the surface film of ink on the fabric. Print an underlay through a fine mesh count to assure a surface film of ink and maximum light reflection. If the ink penetrates the fiber, less light is reflected thus less shine. Thicken the color, if necessary, to obtain an ink deposit on the surface and maximum shine. Jewel Tone may also be applied as a cold peel transfer. When using as a transfer, print through a 86 m.c./in. (34 m.c./cm.) mesh, gel at 200°F (94°C) and transfer at 350°F (177°C) to 375°F (19°C) for 8 to 10 seconds. Peel cold. Refer to technical literature provided by paper manufacturers regarding the correct papers to use for cold peel and specialty products, e.g., glitters and crystalina.

The Jewel Tone Series is offered in the following colors.

Kit Screen Mesh: 86 m.c./in. (34 m.c./cm) Fusion: 320°F / 160°C MSDS: #4 Reducer: Not Recommended

Back

ND Luminescent
SPECIALTY PLASTISOLS

LUMINESCENT, "GLOW-IN-THE-DARK" Luminescent is a press-ready phosphorescent plastisol for special effect screen printing on textiles. Luminescent plastisol is transparent and must be printed on white garments or with the use of a white underlay. Luminescent plastisols will glow from 15 to 30 minutes and will recharge in seconds, when exposed to light. Print Luminescent through a 110 m.c./in. (43 m.c./cm.) to 125 m.c./in. (49 m.c./cm.) mesh screen as is or add 10% NA FLUORESCENT COLOR to 90% ND3101(by weight) to create custom "glow-in-the-dark" colors. M2 primary colors are too opaque for mixing with ND3101 Luminescent and will result in reduced or no luminescent effect. Thicker ink deposits result in longer and stronger glow-in-the-dark effect. Mix 9 parts ND3101 to 1 part NA Fluorescent(s) to achieve custom colors. Mix 1 part NP0055 Puff Additive to 9 parts Luminescent color to create glow-in-the-dark puff. Top coat Luminescent color(s) with Crystalina for added effect. Colors will sparkle when exposed to light and color (crystals) will glow-in-the-dark. The clear Crystalina base allows the luminescent color to show through. Note that the Crystalina requires a 40 m.c./in. (16 m.c./cm.).

The Luminescent series is offered in the following colors:
The first color in the description indicates the color when printed. The second color in the description indicates the color as it glows in the dark.

Screen Mesh: 86 m.c./in. (34 m.c./cm.) Fusion: 320°F / 160°C MSDS: #36 Reducer: Not Recommended

Back

NA Pearlescent
SPECIALTY PLASTISOLS

NA0028 PEARLESCENT NA0028 Pearlescent is a press-ready plastisol used for creating special luster effects. Print Pearlescent through an 86 m.c./in. (34 m.c./cm.) mesh screen to create custom colors. Shade the pearl base (NA0028) with single-pigment primaries from the M2 color matching system or with any stock color desired. Approximately 2% by weight added to the Pearlescent will create pastel shades. Add more color for medium shades. Avoid addition of more than 10% as this will destroy the luster effect. To create a puff Pearlescent, print the NP9000 Opaque White Puff (for 100% cotton) or NP9001 Low-Bleed Opaque White Puff (for polyester/cotton), flash (do not puff), then print the Pearlescent as an overlay.

Screen Mesh: 86 m.c./in. (34 m.c./cm) Fusion: 320°F / 160°C MSDS: #1 Reducer: Not Recommended

Back

NG Metallic
SPECIALTY PLASTISOLS

NG METALLIC Metallic Plastisols are opaque and offer a natural bleed resistance when printing on dark polyester/cotton fabrics. They may be printed on white, light, and dark 100% cotton and/or polyester/cotton fabrics. For best results, print metallic colors in the last position through an 86 m.c./in. (34 m.c./cm.) to 110 m.c./in (43 m.c./cm.) mesh count. Maximum shine results as light reflects off the surface film of ink on the fabric. Print an underlay through a fine mesh count to assure a surface film of ink and maximum light reflection. If the ink penetrates the fiber, less light is reflected thus less shine. Thicken the color, if necessary, to obtain an ink deposit on the surface and maximum shine.

The metallic series is offered in the following colors:

Print any NG Metallic as is or mix the NG4871 and NG7876 to obtain 4 other PANTONE® Metallic colors. Refer to the formulae below.

Caution: Metallic Plastisols react with phosphate soaps and some liquid reducers, dulling the shine. The abrasion resistance is low and may dull in a regular wash and dry cycle. Refer to Jewel Tone Plastisols for maximum wash resistance.

Formula for PMS 872C Mix 90% NG4871 Gold with 10% NG7876 Copper (by weight) Formula for PMS 873C Mix 80% NG4871 Gold with 20% NG7876 Copper (by weight) Formula for PMS 874C Mix 65% NG4871 Gold with 35% NG7876 Copper (by weight) Formula for PMS 875C Mix 40% NG4871 Gold with 60% NG7876 Copper (by weight)

Screen Mesh: 86 m.c./in. (34 m.c./cm) Fusion: 320°F / 160°C MSDS: #15 Reducer: Not Recommended

Back

NP Puff
SPECIALTY PLASTISOLS

Puff plastisols are ready to use offering a 3 dimensional effect in textile screen printing. No underlay is required when printing on 100% cotton white, light or medium shade 100% cotton or polyester/cotton fabrics, however, an underlay is recommended when printing on 100% cotton or polyester/cotton dark fabrics. All NP colors are press ready or they may be mixed with one another to create custom color puff. Optimum results are obtained when using puff plastisol as a highlight in a design. Should the design require large area puff, apply an underlay to minimize "fabric tucking". The loft will also be reduced when printing on top of an underlay, however the surface appearance will appear smoother. Increase ink deposit to increase loft. Puff may be printed through finer mesh counts than recommended however the loft will be reduced.

The following puff colors are available as stock items.

Mesh: 86 m.c./in. (34 m.c./cm.) Fusion: 320°F / 160°C MSDS: #77 Reducer: Not Recommended

Back

NU Suede
SPECIALTY PLASTISOLS

NU Suede plastisols are designed for printing through 140 m.c./in. (55 m.c./cm.) to 156 m.c./in. (62 m.c./cm.) mesh counts for best results. Excess heat may cause suede to flake. Thicker ink films are more likely to flake with high temperatures. Monitor oven temperatures closely. Should flaking appear, adjust oven temperature and/or dwell time until flaking disappears. NU0500 base was designed for use as a mixing base. A 50% level of NU0500 Suede Base must be maintained in any formula mix, e.g., 1. 50% M26447 Red + 50% NU0500 Suede Base or 2. 10% M26447 Red + 40% MS0000 Primer Clear + 50% NU0500 Suede Base. The first mix would result in the darkest shade red suede where the second mix would result in a lighter shade pink suede. M29256 White may be replaced for MS0000 Primer Clear for an even lighter shade pink . It is not recommended to formulate white suede and black suede with the base as the black would be lighter and the white would be less opaque than the press-ready plastisol available as stock items.

Hint: Mix 10% (by weight) M00015 Dulling Paste with M2 formulae to create custom suede colors.

The following colors are available in the NU series:

Screen Mesh: 140 m.c./in. (55 m.c./cm.) Fusion: 320°F / 160°C MSDS: #77 Reducer: Not Recommended

Back

NX Spand-E-Sol
SPECIALTY PLASTISOLS

NX SPAND-E-SOL NX Spand-E-Sol is a press-ready plastisol designed for printing on stretch fabrics such as spandex lycra. It is formulated to have good adhesion properties in addition to increased elongation.

The following colors are available in the NX Spand-E-Sol series:
Standard NX Mixing Primaries

Mixing Kit: NX0009 11 qt.

Mixing Kit Screen Mesh: 110 m.c./in. (43 m.c./cm.) Fusion: 320°F / 160°C MSDS: #78 Reducer: Not Recommended

Back

M00001 Liquid Reducer

M00001 Liquid Reducer is not a plastisol and will not fuse alone. Mix a maximum of 1% by weight, liquid reducer to cut the ink tack and/or reduce viscosity. Avoid adding too much as this will lead to improper fusion.

Back

M00010 Powder Thickener #10

M00010 Powder thickener is not a plastisol and will not fuse alone. Mix up to 1 cup per gallon to thicken plastisol colors. A mask is recommended when handling powder thickener. "Soft" ink printed on an underlay results in the film surface of the color printed on top appearing rough like the surface of an orange. The ink, along with pigment, may lift off onto the back of subsequent screens, causing the color to shift in shade or become lighter, e.g., navy blue shifts to royal blue when printed in position 2 of 8. Increasing viscosity will increase the ink film deposit on fabric substrate, thus increasing coverage. Increase viscosity of transparent colors (colors that contain very little white or fluorescent colors) when printing on a white underlay on dark fabrics. This will increase the stiffness of the ink, assuring a smoother film with improved color stability.

Back

M00012 Liquid Detack / Reducer

M00012 Liquid De-Tack is not a plastisol and will not fuse alone. Mix a maximum of 1% by weight to reduce plastisol tack.

Back

ML9201 Curable White Thinner

ML9201 Low-Bleed, Opaque White Thinner ML9201 is a Low-Bleed, Opaque White Curable Thinner for reducing viscosity of low-bleed white plastisols without affecting the opacity and/or bleed resistance. It may be mixed with MA, MH, ML, NA, or NH-LB plastisol colors to lighten and thin at the same time. ML9201 may also be printed as is.

Back

NA0005 Curable Thinner

NA0005 is a curable thinner which may be added to plastisols for improved printability without altering the chemical (fusion) characteristics. Mix as needed to reduce viscosity. Since curable thinner does not have pigment it will reduce the opacity of colors being modified. In general, more than 30% curable thinner will result in a significant difference in color lightness and/or shade. When custom mixing, leave out some of the white in the formula to compensate for the curable thinner.

Back

M00009 Quick Flash Additive

M00009 Quick Flash Additive is not a plastisol and will not fuse alone. Mix a maximum of 10% by weight to reduce flash time. Hint: Increase mesh count to decrease ink film deposit which will reduce the flash time.

Back

M00015 Dulling Past

M00015 Dulling Paste is not a plastisol and will not fuse alone. Mix up to 2% by weight to create a matte finish on the surface. Mix 10% (by weight) M00015 Dulling Paste with M2 formulae to create custom suede colors.

Back

MZ0001 FiberBond

MZ0001 FiberBond is not a plastisol and will not fuse alone. Mix 3% to colors when printing on light garments to reduce fibrillation. Mix 3% to MS0000 Primer Clear and top coat colors printed through fine mesh counts on white substrates. Mix 7.5%, by weight, to NM or M2 colors to create a Nylon Jacket Plastisol.

Back

NP0055 Puff Additive

NP0005 Puff Additive is not a plastisol and will not fuse alone. Mix a maximum of 10% to 15% by weight to plastisol color(s). Avoid addition of too much additive as this will lead to flaking.

Back

MR0014 Flame Retardant Base Additive

MR0014 FR Base Additive is a plastisol and will fuse alone. It is designed to be mixed with M2 Primaries to create custom flame retardant colors. Mix 1 part MR0014 Base to 1 part color. Increase flame retardancy by mixing 2 parts MR0014 to 1 part color. Hint: Substitute the MR9256 White for M29256 White for increased level of flame retardancy. MR9256 White may not be substituted for the MR0014 base.

Back

MS0000 Primer Clear
Low Tack, Multi-Purpose Base

MS0000 Primer Clear is designed to simplify stocking of multiple base plastisols. It functions as a Process Clear Base, Curable Thinner, Extender Base, a first down "Lint Catcher" as well as a top "Clear Coat" plastisol for reducing fibrillation. All Clear and Opaque Base Plastisols listed below may be substituted with MS0000 Primer Clear. Refer to MS0000 Primer Clear Technical Data Sheet for detail information. MS0000 is not a low-bleed plastisol and is therefore not a substitute for a low-bleed clear base.

Back

NA0005 Curable Thinner
Low Tack, Low Viscosity, Curable Thinner Base

NA0005 is a curable thinner which may be added to some plastisols for improved printability without altering the chemical (fusion) characteristics. The addition of too much thinner may result in less opacity and/or edge definition or smearing. Should the thinned ink smear, add more plastisol color to thicken or adjust with M00010 Thickener #10. In some cases extending a plastisol with S.H.A.P.E. may cause the ink to stick to the squeegee blade. A small amount of thinner will allow the ink to drop away from the squeegee, increasing flow. Note: Extending a color with MS0000 Primer clear allows excellent flow without the need for NA0005 Thinner.

Back

NA0623 Clear
High Tack

NA0623 Clear offers increased tack for mixing with colors to be printed on top of a white underlay. Mixing NA0623 clear with any color will increase color clarity and ink volume while decreasing ink cost. Colors printed over a white underlay will appear smoother due to the increase in tack. Note: To avoid stocking multiple bases MS0000 Primer Clear may be thickened to increase tack or mix thickener directly into color extended with MS0000 to improve the smoothness of ink film surface.

(Refer to the above information on Primer Clear)

Back

NA0839 SHAPE
Soft Hand Additive
Plastisol Extender
Tack-Free

NA0839 S.H.A.P.E. is a soft hand additive plastisol extender. Mix with inks exhibiting high tack to soften and increase flow characteristics. Addition of S.H.A.P.E. reduces ink opacity and cost while increasing ink volume. Addition to a low-bleed plastisol color will reduce bleed resistance. NA0839 may be used as a "process base" to extend primary colors or mix with other colors to increase color clarity, creating bright, transparent custom colors. MS0000 Primer Clear may be substituted for NA0839 S.H.A.P.E. and MC0125 Process Base as a single base for multiple applications. The viscosity of MS0000 Primer Clear is lower than S.H.A.P.E.

Back

NA0840 Clear SHAPE
Tack-Free

NA0840 Clear S.H.A.P.E. is a soft hand additive plastisol extender. In the wet state, clear S.H.A.P.E. appears whiter than NA0839 S.H.A.P.E. Both products produce a clear film when fused alone. Mix with inks exhibiting high tack to soften and increase flow characteristics. Addition of Clear S.H.A.P.E. reduces ink opacity and cost while increasing ink volume. Addition to a low-bleed plastisol color will reduce bleed resistance. NA0840 may be used as a "process base" to extend primary colors or mix with other colors to increase color clarity, creating bright, transparent custom colors. MS0000 Primer Clear may be substituted for NA0840 Clear S.H.A.P.E. and MC0125 Process Base as a single base for multiple applications. (Refer to the above information on Primer Clear). The viscosity of MS0000 Primer Clear is lower than Clear S.H.A.P.E.

Back

NC0016 Low-Bleed Clear
High Tack

NC0016 Low-Bleed Clear may be applied as a first down, low-bleed clear on dark polyester/cotton fabrics. Colors printed on top must exhibit high opacity.

Back

M20063 Opaque Base
Tack-Free

M20063 is designed as an opaque base with medium viscosity for mixing with M2 colors. Addition of M20063 to any primary color will reduce ink cost and increase ink volume. Opaque bases tend to lighten colors slightly. A clear plastisol base will increase color clarity and transparency.

Back

NA0795 Opaque Base
High Tack

NA0795 Opaque Base offers increased tack for mixing with colors to be printed on top of a white underlay. Mixing NA0795 with any color will decrease color clarity slightly in comparison to the clarity seen when mixing colors with clear base plastisols. The surface appearance of the colors printed will appear smoother due to the increase in tack.

Hint: MS0000 Primer Clear may be thickened to increase tack or mix thickener directly into color extended with Primer Clear to improve smoothness of ink film surface while maintaining color clarity.

Back

Primer Clear

FEATURES
STOCK ONE BASE FOR MULTIPLE USES! Mix with M2 colors to reduce opacity and increase color clarity. Mix with high tack plastisols to reduce tack and increase flow. Use as a Process Base, Curable Thinner and Extender. Use as a "lint catcher", in the first position for uninterrupted production runs when printing on dark 100% cotton. Use as a "overcoat clear" on white fabrics, to reduce fibrillation. Increase ink volume and decrease cost. Excellent penetration into fiber when printing with fine mesh.

DESCRIPTION
MS0000 Primer Clear is designed to simplify stocking of multiple base plastisols. It functions as a Process Clear Base, Curable Thinner, Extender Base, a first down "Lint Catcher" as well as a top "Clear Coat" plastisol for reducing fibrillation. Primer Clear is not a low bleed plastisol therefore it is not recommended for use on polyester/cotton dark fabrics.

APPLICATIONS
Extender Base (reduce opacity and increase color clarity) Mix with M2 colors in place of NA0839 or NA0840 Soft Hand Extender to reduce cost, opacity and increase color clarity. Extending colors also increases ink volume and decreases cost. Curable thinner (reduce viscosity, increase flow) Mix with plastisol colors in place of NA0005 Plastisol Thinner to reduce viscosity and allow ink to roll away from squeegee blade, into the mesh opening. Process Base (obtain proper color balance) Mix with Process colors in place of MC0125 Process Base to obtain proper color balance. Lint Catcher for dark fabrics (uninterrupted production) Create a single clear plate by combining all colors in an image to be printed on a dark 100% cotton fabric. Print Primer Clear (230/90 mesh), White (110/43 or higher mesh) and then flash. Follow with all other colors in the design. MS0000 primes the fiber by pre-wetting prior to the application of the white underlay. Much of the lint that is normally attracted to the back of the white screen is now picked up on the back of the primer clear screen which allows for uninterrupted production runs. Overcoat Clear for white fabrics (reduces fibrillation) Create a single clear plate by combining all colors in an image to be printed on white 100% cotton. Print all colors, flash, then print Primer Clear (230/90 mesh) over the top to seal fibers, reducing the amount of fibrillation seen after wash and dry cycles.

RECOMMENDED PRINTING TECHNIQUES
Manual Machine Printing
Load ink into mesh opening with hard sharp squeegee. Only the image area should be filled with ink. Transfer ink to the fabric surface with a light squeegee pass. Crock test image area for complete fusion.

Automatic Machine Printing
Examine the flood bar and smooth edges if necessary. Adjust the flood bar as closely to the screen as possible, to fill the mesh opening with ink. Transfer the ink to the garment with a light squeegee pass. Crock test image area for complete fusion. Available Colors Stock Colors MS0000 Primer Clear

General Information
Plastisols are THERMOPLASTIC, requiring heat for fusion. Test print area for crock fastness. Should color rub off on white cloth, adjust oven temperatures and/or dwell time until crock test passes (cloth wipes clean). Stir plastisols prior to printing.

Do not dry clean. Do not use bleach. Do not iron image area.

Any application not referenced in this technical data should be pretested or consultation sought with Rutland's Applications Laboratory prior to printing.

Avoid printing transparent colors or clear base plastisols over white plastisols containing optical brighteners. Discoloration may occur.

Back

ML9540 BRITE White
100% cotton and poly/cotton dark fabrics

FEATURES
Super Bright white designed as a highlight white. Low odor, low bleed, fast flash and economical. Creamy, short body plastisol for easy printing. Tack free formulation for fast shearing action. User friendly, no viscosity modifications necessary.

DESCRIPTION
ML9540 is formulated as an economical, fast flash, highlight white for printing on dark 100% cotton and polyester/cotton fabrics. The brightness has been increased to offer the appearance of a clean white.

APPLICATION
Print on dark cotton or polyester cotton blends straight from the container as a highlight white. The artwork will dictate the mesh count used with this product. Improved printing techniques will allow use of finer mesh counts and increase production speed. Finer mesh counts produce softer hand, increased ink mileage and lower ink costs. ML9540 may also be printed as a single color on a dark fabric. ML9540 Brite White is not recommended as a mixing or underlay white.

RECOMMENDED PRINTING TECHNIQUES
Manual Machine Printing
Load ink into mesh opening with hard sharp squeegee. Only the image area should be filled with ink. Transfer ink to the fabric surface with a light squeegee pass. Crock test image area for complete fusion.

Automatic Machine Printing
Examine the flood bar and smooth edges if necessary. Adjust the flood bar as closely to the screen as possible, to fill the mesh opening with ink. Transfer the ink to the garment with a light squeegee pass. Crock test image area for complete fusion.

General Information
Plastisols are THERMOPLASTIC, requiring heat for fusion. Test print area for crock fastness. Should color rub off on white cloth, adjust oven temperatures and/or dwell time until crock test passes (cloth wipes clean). Stir plastisols prior to printing.

Do not dry clean. Do not use bleach. Use a piece of transfer paper to iron image area if desired.

Any application not referenced in this technical data should be pretested or consultation sought with Rutland's Applications Laboratory prior to printing.

Avoid printing transparent colors or clear base plastisols over white plastisols containing optical brighteners. Discoloration may occur.

Back

ML9749 POLYWHITE
100% Polyester Dark Fabrics

FEATURES
Press ready plastisol for printing on dark 100% polyester and polyester mesh fabric. Low odor, low bleed, fast flash. Creamy plastisol for easy printing. Low tack formulation for fast shearing action. User friendly, no modifications necessary.

DESCRIPTION
ML9749 Polywhite was developed as a superior low bleed plastisol for printing on dark 100% polyester fabrics only.

APPLICATION
Print ML9749 on 100% Polyester only, straight from the container, as a first down, underlay white or standard white. The plastisol bleed resistance is increased as the ink film deposit is increased. For best results print Polywhite through an 86 m.c./in. (34 m.c./cm.) mesh count. A second coat of white may be necessary for fabrics exhibiting extreme dye migration. Flash between the two coats of white. Improved printing techniques may eliminate the need for a second coat of white. Refer to the recommended printing techniques below.

RECOMMENDED PRINTING TECHNIQUES
Manual Machine Printing
Load ink into mesh opening with hard sharp squeegee. Only the image area should be filled with ink. Transfer ink to the fabric surface with a light squeegee pass. Crock test image area for complete fusion.

Automatic Machine Printing
Examine the flood bar and smooth edges if necessary. Adjust the flood bar as closely to the screen as possible, to fill the mesh opening with ink. Transfer the ink to the garment with a light squeegee pass. Crock test image area for complete fusion.

SPECIAL RECOMMENDATIONS
Plastisols are THERMOPLASTIC, requiring heat for fusion. Test print area for crock fastness. Should color rub off on white cloth, adjust oven temperatures and/or dwell time until crock test passes (cloth wipes clean). Stir plastisols prior to printing. Do not dry clean. Do not use bleach. Do not iron image area.

Any application not referenced in this technical data should be pretested or consultation sought with Rutland's Applications Laboratory prior to printing.

Back

ML9577 HO FF White
Dark polyester/cotton fabrics

FEATURES
Press ready plastisol for printing on dark polyester/cotton. Creamy, short body plastisol for easy printing. Tack free formulation for fast shearing action. User friendly, no viscosity modifications necessary. Excellent bleed resistance. ML9577 White is fast flash, first down white with low after tack.

DESCRIPTION
ML Series is formulated as Low bleed, press-ready plastisol for printing on polyester/cotton dark fabrics.

APPLICATION
High opacity, low bleed plastisols have been formulated to provide ultimate color and opacity, on dark polyester/cotton fabrics. To achieve maximum coverage which will allow maximum bleed resistance, an underlay white is recommended to be printed through an 86 m.c./in. (34 m.c./cm.). When printing on white and some light shade garments, extend ML color(s) with a base plastisol to reduce cost and opacity. Avoid printing extended color(s) on dark polyester/cotton without an appropriate low bleed underlay. (Addition of more than 30% base to a low-bleed color may lighten the color, as it reduces the opacity.)

SPECIAL RECOMMENDATIONS
Plastisols are THERMOPLASTIC, requiring heat for fusion. Test print area for crock fastness. Should color rub off on white cloth, adjust oven temperatures and/or dwell time until crock test passes (cloth wipes clean). Stir plastisols prior to printing. Do not dry clean. Do not use bleach. Use a piece of transfer paper to iron image area if desired.

RECOMMENDED PRINTING TECHNIQUES
Manual Machine Printing
Load ink into mesh opening with hard sharp squeegee. Only the image area should be filled with ink. Transfer ink to the fabric surface with a light squeegee pass. Crock test image area for complete fusion.

Automatic Machine Printing
Examine the flood bar and smooth edges if necessary. Adjust the flood bar as closely to the screen as possible, to fill the mesh opening with ink. Transfer the ink to the garment with a light squeegee pass. Crock test image area for complete fusion.

Any application not referenced in this technical data should be pretested or consultation sought with Rutland's Applications Laboratory prior to printing.

Back

RM Reflective Inks
White and Dark 100% Cotton

FEATURES
Press ready reflective plastisol for printing on white and dark fabrics. User friendly, single part plastisol. Excellent reflectivity for safety applications. Reflects comparable to currently marketed products. Unwashed candle power is approximately 11 Candelas/Lux/square meter. Washed candle power is approximately 23 Candelas/Lux/square meter.

Note: The candle power will vary depending on the amount of pressure applied when printing. Excellent adhesion characteristics and wash fastness. Yellow, Scarlet, Blue#2, Red, Green Violet and Black are available for mixing your own custom reflective colors.

DESCRIPTION
The RM series has the highest reflectivity of all Rutland reflective inks. It is designed for printing through 86-110 m.c./in (34-43 m.c./cm) mesh onto white, light and dark 100% cotton fabrics. Stretch test for proper fusion. Wash and dry 5 cycles as an optional test for fusion.

APPLICATION
Direct Print RM Reflective Print directly onto light or dark substrates through 86-110 m.c../in. (34-43 m.c./cm.) mesh using medium to hard squeegee and hard print pressure. This will assure maximum base penetration into the garment fibers, leaving the reflective media on the surface producing the maximum Candelas/Lux/square meter. Hot Split RM Reflective Print RM Reflective through 86-110 mesh. Gel at 220 degrees F. to the point that the transfer is dry enough to stack (approx. 15 Sec.). Transfer at 360 degrees F. for 8-10 seconds at 40 psi. Peel Hot. Cold peel is not recommended.

RECOMMENDED PRINTING TECHNIQUES
Manual Machine Printing
Load ink into mesh opening with hard sharp squeegee. Only the image area should be filled with ink. Transfer ink to the fabric surface with a hard squeegee pass.

Automatic Machine Printing
Examine the flood bar and smooth edges if necessary. Adjust the flood bar as closely to the screen as possible, to fill the mesh opening with ink. Transfer the ink to the garment with a hard squeegee pass.

SPECIAL RECOMMENDATIONS
Plastisols are THERMOPLASTIC, requiring heat for fusion. Stir plastisols prior to printing. Do not dry clean. Do not use bleach. Do not iron image area.

Any application not referenced in this technical data should be pretested or consultation sought with Rutland's Applications Laboratory prior to printing.

Back