Flex Fabric Screen Printing Ink

Speedball Flex™ Fabric Screen Printing Inks represent a cutting-edge water-based ink formulation engineered for exceptional flexibility on diverse materials. Exhibiting high opacity, these inks yield vivid and saturated colors when applied to both light and dark fabrics. Offering maximum flexibility, they are well-suited for printing on cotton, polyester, rayon, and synthetic fibers, ensuring resilience against cracking or peeling even when the fabric is stretched or pulled. The result is a soft to hand feel, preserving the fabric's tactile quality. Ensuring permanence, these inks, once properly heat set, maintain their rich and vibrant hues throughout the garment's lifespan. With a limitless palette at your disposal, you can craft your own distinctive color range by seamlessly mixing any FLEX Inks

To achieve optimal results, it is essential to allow all projects to dry overnight before proceeding with the heat-setting process. Rushing the drying phase may result in issues such as undercured ink, poor adhesion, or ink cracking after washing. For effective heat setting, refer to the recommended temperature and time based on the fabric type:

• 100% Cotton: Heat at 300°F for 1 minute
• Triblend: Heat at 300°F for 1 minute
• Polyester blend: Heat at 300°F for 40 seconds

Whether utilizing a heat press or an iron, always cover your printed project with a piece of parchment paper during the heat-setting process. This precautionary measure prevents the ink from adhering to the heating element and ensures even heat distribution. The use of alternative papers, such as copy paper, are not recommended for this purpose.