For detailed instructions and techniques see our instructions for our Jacquard Professional Screen Printing Kit.

Basic Usage

• Thin as desired with water.
• Prewash fabric before printing if necessary to remove sizing.
• To heat set on fabric: iron on reverse side for 1 minute at appropriate fabric setting. Keep iron moving.
• Use standard fabric setting for conveyors or commercial dryers.
• Always test samples prior to production runs.

Opacity

Use White (JSI118) or Super Opaque White (JSI119) to print as a separate color or blend with other colors to increase opacity or try our five new Jacquard Opaque Screen Inks (JSI124 - JSI129) for unparalleled opacity. Also available are our Metallic inks for both opacity and metallic effects on all backgrounds.

Mesh

Use monofilament polyester meshes. Suggested sizes: Opaque Colors - 110 mesh, Metalllic Colors - 86 mesh and Regular Colors - 156 mesh.

Stencils

Use any water resistant emulsion.

Curing

Jacquard Screen Inks are self-curing on most surfaces—no heat needed. For maximum wash fastness on textiles, heat at 250-300 degrees Fahrenheit for one to two minutes. Lower temperature, for longer periods of time may be required for some synthetic fibers.

Clean Up

Clean up with warm water. Mild commercial detergents may be used to remove spots where the ink my have dried in the screen.

Caution

Always test this product for wash fastness, adhesion, and other requirements specific to your application prior to production runs. Non-absorbent surfaces such as plastic and metal need to be cleaned before printing. While Jacquard Screen Printing Inks are certified ASTM D-4236, good housekeeping is always advised.