Instructions
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.
