Plastisol is a printing medium that uses resin or polymer to bind pigment. Plastisol ink is the standard for silk screening because it offers unlimited color options and since its resins can create thick, wear-resistant prints.

For this article, we’ll assume that the term “plastisol” means 100% solids (no added thinner). Solvent-based inks are not considered plastisols unless they meet the criteria above. In other words, if you add Xylene or Toluene to your ink then it’s no longer a plastisol. 

Different inks have different purposes. For example, some are made to be used on dark garments while others work best on light-colored fabrics.

We’ll review the best plastisol inks for each purpose.

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The Best Plastisol Ink for Silk Printing

Rapid cure plastisol inks cure as low as 270°F compared to the average plastisol ink that cures at 320°F. This rapid-cure ink will yield a bold, vibrant, and highly opaque color with a body to make it easy to work with on the press.

It also contains low bleed which allows you to print on many different types of cotton and polyester blends! The inks are non-phthalate and CPSIA compliant.

• Rapid cure plastisol inks, curing at 270°F compared to 320°F.
• Non-phthalate, CPSIA compliant.
• Made in the USA!

Rapid Cure Plastisol Ink for Screen Printing Low Temperature Curing Ink by Screen Print Direct is a great option if you are looking to save time.

• Cure at 132° C/270° F
• Flash at 82-104° C/180-200°F

If you want to make sure the ink is fully cured, wash your shirt 5-10 times. If it is under-cured, the ink will show problems after only 1-3 washes.

A quick way to test if it is fully cured is by doing a stretch test. Stretch the shirt and see if it cracks or moves back where you stretched it. If this happens then the ink isn’t fully cured and needs more time to dry before use.

Ecotex Plastisol Press Wash/Ink Degradant

• Clean excess plastisol ink on the press, ideal for use between color changes.

Ecotex Plastisol Screen Wash/ Ink Degradant

• Clean remaining plastisol ink residue from the screen in the sink or washout booth.

Store plastisol inks at room temperature. Prolonged exposure to temperatures above 90º F (32º C) can prematurely cure ink while still in the container.

We highly recommend printing with an under-base white when printing on dark garments.

Pros

• Easy to use.
• Low temperature curing ink.
• Prints well.

Cons

• The ink is not pigmented.

Rapid Cure Plastisol Ink for Screen Printing Low Temperature Curing Ink by Screen Print Direct is a good ink.

It’s easy to use, prints well, and has little-to-no bleeding from dark garments. The only downside is that the ink doesn’t have pigmentation which makes it difficult to cover darker colors with white or light colors.

If you’re looking for an all-around excellent product this may not be what you’re looking for but if you want a low-temperature curing screen printing medium at a great price then go ahead and give this one a try!

The Best Plastisol Ink Kit for Screen Printing

Made in the USA, this ink kit is a toner-based plastisol that prints well on cotton and poly blends. It’s easy to work with and has good bleed resistance and fast flash. Developing color quickly on press and not drying out quickly on screen so you can get more of your presses done without it burning up too soon!

• Comes in a variety of 6 colors.
• Develops quickly on press and doesn’t dry out quickly on screen so you can get more of your presses done without it burning up too soon!
• Ecotex Primary Plastisol Ink Kit for Screen Printing Low Temp Cure 6 – 8oz Ink Bottles is a toner-based plastisol that prints well on cotton and poly blends.

Pros

• Full range of colors.
• Inexpensive.
• Lasts a long time.

Cons

Ecotex Primary Plastisol Ink Kit for Screen Printing Low Temp Cure 6 – 8oz Ink Bottles may be a great option if you are looking to print on fabric or paper.

The colors are varied, inexpensive, and last long. Some downfalls that should be considered before a purchase is the dark color of each ink and potential difficulties printing with these inks at lower temperatures (