{"product_id":"image-armor-dtg-pretreatment","title":"Image Armor DTG Pretreatment","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePretreatment is what makes DTG white ink work.\u003c\/strong\u003e Without it, white ink soaks into the fibers instead of sitting on top, and you get a dull, grey print that washes out. The right formula for your garment is the difference between a vibrant print and a reprint.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eChoosing a formula\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFormula\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eUse on\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNotes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDARK (Black Label)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDark garments\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe standard for printing white underbase on black and colored shirts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLIGHT (White Label)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhite and light garments\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFor CMYK-only prints with no white underbase\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eULTRA (Blue Label)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBoth — 100% cotton through 100% polyester\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWidest application window, less crystallization when heat pressing, better white ink gelling on high-speed printers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePLATINUM\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePremium applications\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImage Armor's top-tier pretreatment formula\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCLEANING SOLUTION (Green Label)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEquipment, not garments\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCleans pretreatment machines to prevent contamination — see note below\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot sure? ULTRA is the safe answer\u003c\/strong\u003e — one formula covering light and dark, cotton and poly, means one bottle to stock instead of two.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eULTRA Blue Label — what's different\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWider application window\u003c\/strong\u003e — more forgiving of spray volume and press variation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMinimized crystallization\u003c\/strong\u003e when heat pressing, for a smoother finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBetter white ink gelling\u003c\/strong\u003e on higher-speed printers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo-stain formula\u003c\/strong\u003e on 100% cotton\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReady to use\u003c\/strong\u003e — pre-mixed, compatible with Epson®, Dupont®, and modified Dupont® white ink sets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKeep your equipment clean\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eCleaning Solution (Green Label)\u003c\/strong\u003e is for flushing pretreatment machines — not for use on garments. Dried pretreatment in the lines and nozzles causes uneven application, which shows up as blotchy white ink. Run it on your maintenance schedule, not just when something goes wrong.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eApplication\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply evenly — too little gives dull white, too much leaves a visible box and stiff hand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCure the pretreatment before printing. Wet pretreatment ruins prints and can damage the printhead.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlways test on the specific garment. 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