General Purpose White Plastisol Ink for Cotton | PFGP

GENERAL PURPOSE WHITE PLASTISOL INK – PFGP SERIES

High Opacity | 100% Cotton | Made in the USA

We manufacture our General Purpose White Plastisol Ink in Hackensack, New Jersey. This is our standard white plastisol for printing on 100% cotton garments.

The ink has good opacity, a creamy consistency, and a smooth finish once cured. It can be printed directly onto cotton or used as a white underbase when printing other colors on dark garments.

PFGP White works on manual and automatic presses. It's commonly used for T-shirts, sweatshirts, hoodies, and other cotton products.

For polyester or garments prone to dye migration, we recommend using one of our low-bleed or polyester-specific white inks.

INK INFORMATION

Type: Plastisol
Series: PFGP
Color: White
Opacity: High
Recommended Fabric: 100% Cotton
Finish: Smooth and Flexible
Presses: Manual and Automatic
Manufactured in: Hackensack, NJ

PRINTING SETUP

Mesh: 110–200+
Squeegee: 65–80 Durometer
Flash: 240–260°F
Cure: 330–350°F

For solid white prints and underbases, 110–160 mesh is a good starting point.

For lighter ink deposits, higher mesh counts such as 180–230 may be used.

A 75-durometer squeegee is a common choice for everyday printing. Softer blades generally deposit more ink, while harder blades provide better control.

A 70/90/70 triple-durometer squeegee can also be used.

Adjust your pressure to clear the screen without forcing excessive ink into the fabric.

PRINTING WHITE ON DARK COTTON

For white designs on black or dark cotton, mesh selection and ink deposit will affect coverage.

A print-flash-print method can be used when additional opacity is needed.

Print the first layer, flash until the surface is gelled, and print the second layer.

Avoid excessive ink buildup. A heavy deposit can make the finished print stiff.

USING WHITE AS AN UNDERBASE

PFGP White can be used beneath other plastisol colors when printing on dark cotton.

Print the white first and flash as needed before applying the remaining colors.

The underbase helps keep the colors printed above it from being affected by the dark garment.

For multicolor jobs, use only the amount of white necessary to achieve the desired coverage.

FLASHING AND CURING

Flash Temperature: 240–260°F

Flash only until the surface is gelled enough to accept the next color.

Avoid overheating the white ink. Excessive flashing can affect the adhesion of subsequent colors.

Cure Temperature: 330–350°F

The entire ink deposit must reach the recommended curing temperature.

Check the actual ink temperature rather than relying only on your conveyor dryer's settings.

White ink deposits can be heavier than standard colors and may require additional time in the dryer.

Always perform a wash test before starting a large production run.

FABRIC COMPATIBILITY

100% Cotton
Recommended for white printing and underbases.

Cotton-Rich Blends
May be used on compatible blends. Test for dye migration before production.

Dark Cotton
Suitable for direct printing or as an underbase.

Polyester
For polyester garments, we recommend using a dedicated low-bleed or polyester white ink.

RECOMMENDED ADDITIVES

Quick Flash Reducer
Used to adjust ink consistency. Follow recommended mixing instructions.

Soft Hand Base
Can be added to modify the finished feel. Adding too much may reduce opacity.

Nylon Bond 289
Used for certain applications requiring additional adhesion to compatible synthetic materials.

Test modified ink mixtures before production.

CLEANING

OPTI Wash 125
For removing plastisol ink from screens, squeegees, and equipment.

OPTI Spot 303
For appropriate spot-cleaning applications on garments.

CUSTOM COLORS

We manufacture custom plastisol colors through our UMX Custom Color Matching service.

Send us a Pantone reference or physical sample.

We evaluate color matches under D50 lighting.

Standard turnaround is approximately 48–72 hours, depending on the order.

Custom matching is also available for water-based, solvent-based, and UV-curable inks.

AVAILABLE SIZES

Pint
Quart
Gallon
5 Gallon
30 Gallon Drum
55 Gallon Drum

Call 877-937-6400 for pricing on larger quantities.

STORAGE AND SAFETY

Keep containers closed when not in use.

Store away from direct sunlight and excessive heat. Avoid freezing.

The listed shelf life is approximately 1–2 years under suitable storage conditions.

Stir thoroughly before printing.

Wear gloves and safety glasses when handling uncured ink. Keep printing and curing areas properly ventilated.

Refer to the Safety Data Sheet for additional handling and storage information.

COMPLIANCE

CPSIA Compliant
Manufactured to meet applicable Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act requirements.

Phthalate-Free
Formulated without intentionally added phthalates.

California Proposition 65
Refer to the current product compliance documentation for applicable information and required warnings.

⚠ WARNING (California Proposition 65): This product can expose you to chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

TECHNICAL DOCUMENTS

PFGP General Purpose Plastisol Ink – Technical Data Sheet (TDS)

PFGP General Purpose Plastisol Ink – Safety Data Sheet (SDS)

TOTAL INK SOLUTIONS

We manufacture plastisol, water-based, solvent-based, and UV-curable screen printing inks in Hackensack, New Jersey.

200 South Newman Street, Units 4 & 5
Hackensack, NJ 07601

Phone: 877-937-6400
Fax: 201-487-9620
Email: sales@totalinksolutions.com

MANUFACTURED IN THE USA