GEN IV are easy-to-print inks that resist drying in the screen and easily clean up with water.  They are highly opaque colors with excellent film strength that when printed, are not unlike platisol. The guidelines presented below are intended as an overview only and it is recommended that customers perform their own tests to determine the suitability of this product for end use.

FEATURES:

• Highly Pigmented (HP) GEN IV can be printed on light or dark colors with or without an underbase.  Full color fastness can be achieved on dark fabrics with using the 4601 GEN IV White as an underbase.
• A Soft, Smooth Hand that is Highly Stretchable.  GEN IV will maintain all of these characteristics even after 5 washes.  Unlike plastisol these are ironable and will not crack after multiple washes.

   

MESH & EMULSION:

• 86 to 305 (t/in) 34 to 120 (t/cm) Monofilament mesh can be used.
• Any direct or indirect water resistant emulsion

SQUEEGEE:

• 60-70 Durometer. Sharp edge
• 60-90-60 or 70-90-70 Triple Durometer.  Sharp edge
  

PRINTING TIPS AND SUGGESTIONS:
GEN IV inks have a 70% solid content making them more opaque than most traditional waterbased ink systems.  They can be reduced by simply adding water.  However several  factors should be taken into account when using this method.

• Firstly, opacity will be lost.  The degree of fade will be determined by the amount of water used but the upside is that many types of vintage or worn out looks can be achieved by adding water.
• Secondly, cure time may be affected.  In order to ensure that the print does not fade in the wash all of the water must be evaporated our of the ink when curing.
• A mixture of 3% - 5% Ink Reducer with water can be sprayed directly onto the image area and ink that has been left in the screen for too long.  Clogged image areas can be opened up easily several print strokes using this method.
• To reduce flash time, simply add 5% water by weight.