Water-Based Textile Ink – 62 Colors – Soft-Hand for Cotton & Blends
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Water-Based Textile Ink – 62 Colors – Soft-Hand for Cotton & Bl...
Description
Description
Water-Based Textile Ink (WBTX Series) sinks into the fabric instead of sitting on top of it — so a finished print feels like part of the shirt, not a patch on it. Phthalate-free, breathable and vibrant, it's the ink for retail and fashion work where hand-feel sells the garment.
62 colors plus a mixing base. Pint, quart, gallon and 5 gallon. Made in Hackensack, New Jersey.
Water-based vs plastisol — which do you want?
| Water-Based | Plastisol | |
|---|---|---|
| Hand | Softest — dyes into the fibre | Sits on top of the fabric |
| Best on | 100% cotton, retail/fashion | Cotton & blends, production runs |
| On press | Dries in the screen if you stop — keep it moving | Won't dry in the screen |
Best for
- 100% cotton and cotton/poly blends
- Retail, boutique and fashion apparel where soft hand matters
- Wet-on-wet multi-color work
How to run it
| Type | Water-based textile · phthalate free |
| Substrate | 100% cotton · cotton/poly blends |
| Mesh | 110–230 depending on detail |
| Flash | 250°F (121°C) for 3–5 seconds |
| Cure | 320–350°F (160–177°C) — all moisture must evaporate before the ink is fully cured |
| On press | Keep it moving — water-based dries in the mesh if the press stops. Use a retarder for long runs. |
| Cleanup | Water and mild soap |
| Storage | 65–90°F, sealed, out of direct sun. Do not freeze. |
| Sizes | Pint · Quart · Gallon · 5 Gallon |
The cure is different from plastisol — the water has to fully evaporate before the ink cures, or the print washes out. Confirm your dryer is driving off all moisture and reaching temperature. Test wash before a production run.
Need a color we do not stock?
We are a Pantone® certified company. Our proprietary UMX (Ultimate Mixing System) matches any Pantone® color — in water-based, plastisol, solvent or UV ink. Standard turnaround 48–72 hours under D50 lighting. Free software: umxsystem.com.
Safety & handling
- Keep out of reach of children
- Avoid prolonged skin contact — wash with soap and water
- Use with adequate ventilation, particularly at the dryer
- Refer to the Safety Data Sheet before use
Compliance
CPSIA — Children's Product Safety
This series has been tested and complies with:
- 16 CFR Part 1303 — Lead in Paint & Surface Coatings: <90 ppm
- CPSIA §101 — Total Lead in Substrates: <100 ppm
- CPSIA §108 — Phthalates (DEHP, DBP, BBP, DINP, DIDP, DNOP): <1,000 ppm each
California Proposition 65
Based on information provided by our raw-material suppliers and current formulation data, this series does not intentionally contain any chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm as listed under California Proposition 65.
These determinations are based on information supplied by our raw-material vendors and on current formulation data. Statement dated January 20, 2023.
Questions?
Total Ink Solutions LLC
200 South Newman Street, Unit 4 & 5
Hackensack, NJ 07601
Phone: 201-487-9600
Email: sales@totalink.com
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