PLASTISOL

Plastisol ink tends to sit "on" the fabric rather than permeate "into" it. Plastisol ink is the industry standard due to its ease of use, reliability & excellent washability.

LOOK

- Matte on light coloured garments

- Slightly satin on dark colours garments

FEEL

- Soft on light coloured garments

- Smooth on dark coloured garments

PROS

- Accurate & vibrant colours

- Sharp details

- Suitable for a wide range of garments & colours

- Durable

CONS

- Print finish can be slightly satin (which can be viewed as a pro depending on preference)

- Sits “on” the fabric rather than “in” the fabric (which can be viewed as a pro depending on preference)

WATERBASED

Waterbased ink is for use on light shirts. The softest print method available, feels like the ink is integrated with the fabric.

LOOK 

- Matte, part of the fabric

FEEL

- As soft as the fabric

PROS

- Soft hand feel, like it’s part of the fabric

- Light & breathable

- High detail

- Organic

- Durable

CONS

- Light garments only

- Colour matching is less accurate

- Less vibrant colours

- Additional cost

DISCHARGE

Discharge ink is a waterbased ink designed for dark garments & offers a very soft finish. The agent used to strip the the dye & change the fabric colour results in unique pros & cons.

LOOK

- Matte, part of the fabric

FEEL

- As soft as the shirt fabric

PROS

- Soft hand feel, feels like it’s part of the fabric

- Light & breathable

- High detail

CONS

- Discharge ink contains formaldehyde, this evaporates during curing but may leave traces. We advise against using it on children’s or baby clothing

- We recommend washing before wearing if you have sensitive skin

- Tends to fade quicker than other options, particularly without proper care (good for vintage style prints)

- Best on 100% cotton garments

- Product & garment colour options are limited

- Colour matching is less accurate

- Less vibrant colours

- Additional cost