How to print HD super soft matte silicone effect?

Tips printing process for soft matte effect printing

Preparation:

1. Mesh&Squeegee: 120(48T) Mesh number; 65-75 degree Squeegee.
2. : Pigments added ratio: For white and fluorescent colors 20%, other colors 10%
3. Catalyst mixing ratio:2% 
4. Silicone thinner XG-128A adding ratio:0-20%    
5. Heating Temp and time: Flash cure temp: 100℃- 120℃ for 6-10 seconds, Drying temp: 120℃- 140℃ for about 2 -3 minutes.

Silicone ink printing tips:

• 1. HD silicone XG-866A/866AH for under coating  and high density printing for 2-8 times :

HD silicone     XG-866A/866AH        100G

Fast dry catalyst   XG-866B-2             2%   If machine printing to use slow dry catalyst.

Silicone thinner     XG-128AH  Silicone thinner is not necessary for XG-866A,10-20% for XG-866AH.

 Cure by temp of 120℃ 6-10 seconds.

If fabric with hairy or want to get a more smooth effect kindly assist by heat press machine or iron after the first time printing. After printing keeps wet to heat press by temp 150-170 degree for 10-20 seconds.

• 2. Color effect silicone printing for 3-4 times : 

HD silicone       XG-866A/866AH        100G

Black color pigment    XG-501           10G  For white and fluorescent color 20%, other colors 10%

Fast dry catalyst        XG-866B-2       1G  2%

Silicone thinner     XG-128AH   Silicone thinner is not necessary for XG-866A,10-20% for XG-866AH.

Cure by temp of 120℃ 6-10 seconds.

• 3. Screen printing matte silicone ink for top coating:

Super Soft Matte silicone for top coating for 1 layer

Matte silicone          XG-866M-6+        60G

Fast dry catalyst        XG-866B-2      1.2G  2%  

After printing finish, heat by 120℃- 140℃ for about 2 -3 minutes.