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Analyze the main differences between these three inks:

Water-based ink: water-soluble resin Water-soluble resin or water-dispersible resin is the binder of water-based ink, 

which has a great influence on the viscosity, adhesion, gloss, drying and printing adaptability of the ink. 

Water-based ink is a water-based printing ink made by mixing water-based polymer emulsions, organic 

pigments, resins, surfactants and related additives through chemical processes and physics. 

Because it uses water to replace traditional inks, it accounts for 30% to 70%. Toxic organic solvents, 

so that the ink no longer contains volatile organic solvents, so there is no adverse effect on the health 

of workers during the printing process, and there is no pollution to the atmospheric environment.

 It also eliminates the hidden dangers of flammability and explosion in the workplace, and improves security.

Pyrosetting ink: Pyrosetting ink is also called plastic ink, or self-adhesive ink. It contains ingredients: mainly 

composed of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and phthalates, PVC and phthalates, color fixing agent, stabilizer, 

thickener are mixed to form a thermosetting ink.

Silicone ink: Silicone low-temperature printing ink is based on the halogen content standard requirements 

of the environmental quality management system, and adopts low-temperature vulcanization technology. 

It is a two-component ink suitable for surface decoration protection in various fields; suitable for silk 

screen printing, pad printing or dot printing craft.

SOLLYD two-component liquid silica gel (A:B=100:2-5), high environmental protection (food grade standard) 

SOLLYD meets the double standards of human health and environmental protection 

of international famous brands such as NIKE, ADIDAS and Japan, Europe and the United States.

The properties of the three inks

Water-based ink: soft to the touch, strong covering power, non-sticky, good elasticity, etc.

Pyrosetting ink: low temperature, strong adhesion, strong washing conditions, stable performance, etc.

Silicone ink: soft to the touch, environmentally friendly (food-grade standard), strong adhesion, strong washing 

conditions, strong fluidity, excellent flatness, and super elasticity.

Example:

Silkscreen printing of the three ink finishes on stretch tarps

Water-based ink: In the waterproof cloth, because the fabric is relatively smooth, the adhesion 

and elasticity of the water-based ink on the cloth are moderate.

Pyrosetting ink: the coverage is not as good as water-based ink printing, and there are restrictions on elastic fabrics.

Silicone ink: It can solve the problems of cloth adhesion and elasticity, and can meet various effects and performances.

Note: Especially for printing on elastic fabrics, water and thermosetting inks will crack the ink during the pulling process, 

and the resilience will cause the fabric to wrinkle, etc. However, silicone ink can achieve more than 10 times the elasticity 

of the elasticity, and will not have any effect on the fabric or printing.

Silicone inks are a popular choice for textile screen printing and offer several advantages over other types of inks. 

Here are some advantages of silicone fluids for textile screen printing:

High opacity and hiding power: SOLLYD's silicone ink has strong hiding power, you can achieve good hiding 

power with a thin layer of ink. This reduces ink consumption and helps save costs.

Soft to the touch: SOLLYD silicone inks create soft, flexible and durable prints that are comfortable to wear on textiles. 

The ink has a rubber-like texture that stretches and moves with the fabric, making it ideal 

for printing on garments that require flexibility.

High Elasticity: SOLLYD's silicone inks are highly elastic and ideal for printing on spandex and elastic sports fabrics. 

The ink stretches and moves with the fabric without cracking or peeling.

Low curing temperature: SOLLYD's silicone ink can be cured at a low temperature of 130-150°C, reducing energy consumption and saving time.

EXCELLENT COLOR VIBRITY: SOLLYD silicone inks produce bright, 

vibrant colors that stand out on fabric. The ink is opaque and can effectively cover dark fabrics.

LONG LASTING: SOLLYD silicone inks are exceptionally resistant to fading, cracking and peeling, even 

after multiple washes. This makes it ideal for printing high-quality, long-lasting designs on textiles.

VERSATILE USE: Silicone inks are compatible with a wide variety of fabrics, including cotton, polyester, and blends. 

It can also be used on non-woven materials such as silicone rubber and neoprene.

Environmentally Friendly: Silicone inks are non-toxic and free of harmful chemicals, 

making them an environmentally friendly choice for textile screen printing.

Overall, silicone inks are a great choice for textile screen printing because they are soft to the touch, 

bright in color, durable, versatile, environmentally friendly and easy to use.

Recommend a few screen printing SOLLYD silicone inks that we have found to be the best for this process.

Thick version silicone ink: RG-2660M-3

Thick and fast, smooth, semi-dull, good screen release during printing, fine colloid, 

high printing efficiency, long working time, soft handprint, etc.

Spot color silicone ink: RG-5

Easy to operate, less labor, high cost performance, color matching formula accumulated over the years, 

basically covering Pantone C card, helping customers to accurately color and save labor costs

Elastic silicone ink: RG-2666/RG-2999

Use elastic silicone ink according to different fabrics, RG-2666 can reach 6-8 times, and RG-2999 thick version can reach 10 times.

Base silicone: RG-2626AB/RG-1520AB

RG-2626 has strong adhesion and is suitable for fly-woven fabrics, silicone oil fabrics, smooth fabrics, etc. 

RG-1520AB has strong adhesion and is suitable for backing of water-repellent fabrics, waterproof fabrics, Oxford fabrics and other fabrics.

Frequently asked questions from customers:

Q: What effects can silica gel do?

A: Natural semi-matte/glossy/matte/full matte/super bright, thick/rounded, soft, foaming/soft foaming, 

flocking, conductive, glitter, reflective, luminous, light change, temperature change , non-slip, 

toothbrush, dot contrast color, metallic color, etc.

Q: What are the application fields of silica gel?

A: Clothing, underwear, gloves, socks, shoes, shoelaces, webbing, hats, handbags, artificial leather, etc.

Q: What fields can elastic silicone be used for?

A: RG-2666 can be used as a primer on webbing, swimsuit fabrics, and fabrics with elastic requirements

Q: How to confirm which fabric uses which primer silicone?

A: Follow up product requirements and performance to determine

Q: Does the drying speed of silica gel differ under the same curing agent?

A: Changes in room temperature, different fabrics, different oven temperatures