Bases, Pigments, Whites and Blacks
Soft Hand, Enviromentaly Friendly, Opaque and Transparent
Ink Application Chart
Name
Product Codes
General Information
Color(s)
Substrates
Cotton
Cotton/Polyester
Extender Base
Clear 301 C
Mat 301 M
White 301 W
Stretch Clear 301
Stretch Mat 301
Stretch White 301
WB0010
WS0462
WS0463
WS0465
WS0501
WS0511
WS0502
Economy high mesh
clear mixing base
used on white and
light garments
High mesh clear
mixing base used on
white or light
garments
High mesh semiopaque mixing base
that results in a matte
finish
High mesh direct
print and mixing
white
Transparent
Transparent
Milky
White
Excellent on white and Excellent on white and Excellent on white and
Excellent on all colors
lights
lights
lights
Excellent on white and Excellent on white and Excellent on white and
lights
lights
lights
Excellent on white
and lights/on darks
use Under Base
Blocker
Performance clear
Performance semiPerformance white
mixing base used on opaque mixing base
used for direct print
white or light
that results in a matte
and mixing white
garments
finish
Transparent
Milky
White
Excellent on white
Excellent on white
and lights/on darks
and lights/on darks Excellent on all colors
use Stretch White
use Stretch White
Excellent on white
Excellent on white
Excellent on white
and lights/on darks
and lights/on darks
and lights/on darks
use Under Base
use Under Base
use Under Base
Blocker
Blocker
Blocker
Excellent on white
Excellent on white
Excellent on white
and lights/on darks
and lights/on darks
and lights/on darks
use Under Base
use Under Base
use Under Base
Blocker
Blocker
Blocker
Excellent on white
Excellent on white
Excellent
and lights/on darks
and lights/on darks
use Stretch White
use Stretch White
Excellent on white
Excellent on white
Excellent on white
and lights/on darks
and lights/on darks
and lights/on darks
use Under Base
use Under Base
use Under Base
Blocker
Blocker
Blocker
Excellent w/Fixer F or Excellent w/Fixer F or Excellent w/Fixer F or
N
N
N
Neo Pigments
RC Spot Black
Jet Black Paste
WB0312
WB0627
13 Primary pigments
and 7 Fluorescent
pigments that are
compatible with all
Matsui bases
Premium high mesh
direct print black
Economy high
mesh direct print
black
Variety
Black
Black
Base dependent
system
Excellent
Excellent
Base dependent
system
Excellent
Not
recommended
Base dependent
system
Not recommended
Not
recommended
Base dependent
system
Not recommended
Not
recommended
Base dependent
system
Not recommended
Not
recommended
Base dependent
system
Not recommended
Not
recommended
Excellent
N/A
Excellent
Excellent
Yes
Excellent
N/A
Excellent
Excellent
Yes
100% Polyester
Not recommended
Not recommended
Not recommended
Not recommended
Athletic Nylon Mesh
Not Recommended
Not Recommended
Not Recommended
Not Recommended
Athletic Polyester
Not Recommended
Not Recommended
Not Recommended
Not Recommended
Tight Woven denier cloths
Not Recommended
Not Recommended
Not Recommended
Not Recommended
Poor
None
Excellent
Excellent
Yes
Poor
None
Excellent
Excellent
Yes
Good
None
Excellent
Excellent
Yes
Excellent
None
N/A
Excellent
Yes
Poor
None
Excellent
Excellent
Yes
Good
None
Excellent
Excellent
Yes
Excellent
None
N/A
Excellent
Yes
N/A
N/A
N/A
Excellent
N/A
86-160 (34-63cm)
110-305 (43-120cm)
110-305 (43-120cm)
110-305 (43-120cm)
86-160 (34-63cm)
86-160 (34-63cm)
86-160 (34-63cm)
N/A
Hardened direct
water/solvent
resistant
320⁰F /160⁰C
Hardened direct
water/solvent
resistant
320⁰F /160⁰C
Hardened direct
water/solvent
resistant
320⁰F /160⁰C
Properties
Opacity
Bleed Resistance
Wet on wet
Flash Cure
Ironing
Application
Mesh
Stencil
Cure Temp
Wash Up
Hardened direct water Hardened direct water Hardened direct water
resistant
resistant
resistant
320⁰F /160⁰C
320⁰F /160⁰C
320⁰F /160⁰C
Water and mild soap
or detergent
Water and mild soap
or detergent
Water and mild soap
or detergent
Hardened direct
water resistant
320⁰F /160⁰C
110-305 (43-120cm) 86-160 (34-63cm)
N/A
Hardened direct
water resistant
Hardened direct
water resistant
N/A
320⁰F /160⁰C
320⁰F /160⁰C
Water and mild soap Water and mild soap Water and mild soap Water and mild soap Water and mild soap Water and mild soap Water and mild
or detergent
or detergent
or detergent
or detergent
or detergent
or detergent
soap or detergent
Additives
1-5%
1-5%
1-5%
1-5%
1-5%
1-5%
1-5%
Retarder MG/Printgen MG
1-5%
1-5%
1-5%
1-5%
1-5%
1-5%
1-5%
Fixer WF-N/Fixer N
1-4%
1-4%
1-4%
1-4%
1-4%
1-4%
1-4%
Softener MG/Softener XA-1
0.25-1%
0.25-1%
0.25-1%
0.25-1%
0.25-1%
0.25-1%
0.25-1%
Thickener B/Carrier B
Always test inks prior to production to test their fitness for your particular application. Customer is responsible for proper application, suitability, and cure of all inks.
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N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
1-5%
1-5%
1-4%
0.25-1%
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1-5%
1-5%
1-4%
0.25-1%
Dyestone
Rotary Press, Screen Print, and Dye Stuff
Ink Application Chart
Dyestone is recommended to be printed on white and light fabric only
Recommended dryer time is 3 to 5 minutes
Name
X Colors (pigments)
Product Codes
General Information
Color(s)
Properties
Opacity
Wet on wet
Ironing
Application
Mesh
Stencil
Cure Temp
Wash Up
Recommended Use
X Paste (Base)
Fixer XA
Fixer XA-C
Fixer XA-E
Fixer XA-N
Thickener XA-R
Thickener XS
Printgen XA-1
Abrasion XF
WB1022
WB1009
WB1007
WB1002
WB1016
RM0195
WB1023
WB1011
WB1008
Low temp crosslinking agent to
increase wash
fastness
High temp crosslinking agent to
increase wash
fastness
Helps raise viscocity
Must be mixed at 2%
with water before
blending with other
components
Softening agent
Finishing agent to
improve softness
for wet crocking
14 Primary colors with Instant printing base to Cross-linking agent to
Cross-linking agent to
excellent wash
mix with Dyestone X increase bonding for
increase dry crocking
fastness
pigments
higher pigment load
Variety
Milky
Milky
Milky
Milky
Milky
Pale Yellow
Pale Yellow
Milky
Semi-transparent
Poor
Excellent
N/A
Poor
Excellent
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
10-15%
2-4%
2%
2%
1%
2%
2%
3%
150-305 (59-120cm)
Hardened direct water
resistant
N/A
320⁰F /160⁰C
Water and mild soap Water and mild soap
or detergent
or detergent
N/A
N/A
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Discharge Products
Bases, Whites, and Additives for traditional Discharge Printing
Ink Application Chart
Name
Product Codes
HM Discharge Base
WB0111
HM Discharge
White
WW0201
Brite Discharge Base
WB0112
Brite Discharge
White
WW0202
Brite Discharge
Super 75 White
WW0203
Produces very
opaque discharge
white (A Blend of
Brite Discharge White
and Brite Discharge
Base)
White
High mesh discharge
white
Produces vivid
discharge colors when
mixed w/Neo
pigments
Produces very
opaque discharge
white
Milky
White
Milky
White
Cotton
Excellent when used
on dischargable dyed
garments
Excellent when used
on dischargable dyed
garments
Cotton/Polyester
Good for creating a
heather/vintage effect
on dark garments
Not Recommended
100% Polyester
Not Recommended
Not Recommended
Not Recommended
Not Recommended
Not Recommended
Athletic Nylon Mesh
Athletic Polyester
Tight Woven denier cloths
Properties
Opacity
Wet on wet
Flash Cure
Ironing
Application
Not Recommended
Not Recommended
Not Recommended
Not Recommended
Not Recommended
Not Recommended
Not Recommended
Not Recommended
Not Recommended
Not Recommended
Not Recommended
Not Recommended
Not Recommended
Not Recommended
Not Recommended
Poor
Excellent
Excellent
Yes
Good
N/A
Excellent
Yes
Fair
Excellent
Excellent
Yes
Good
N/A
Excellent
Yes
Good
N/A
Excellent
Yes
110-305 (43-120 cm)
110-230 (43-91cm)
86-180 (34-71cm)
86-160 (34-63cm)
86-160 (34-63cm)
Hardened direct
water resistant
Hardened direct
water resistant
320⁰F /160⁰C
320⁰F /160⁰C
General Information
Color(s)
Substrates
Mesh
Stencil
Cure Temp
Wash Up
Additives
Retarder MG/Printgen MG
Fixer WF-N/Fixer N
Softener MG/Softener XA-1
Thickener B/Carrier B
High mesh discharge
base to be mixed
w/Neo pigments
Excellent when used Excellent when used Excellent when used
on dischargable dyed on dischargable dyed on dischargable dyed
garments
garments
garments
Good for creating a
heather/vintage effect Not Recommended
on dark garments
Hardened direct water Hardened direct water Hardened direct water
resistant
resistant
resistant
320⁰F /160⁰C
320⁰F /160⁰C
320⁰F /160⁰C
Water and mild soap
or detergent
Water and mild soap
or detergent
Water and mild soap
or detergent
1-5%
1-5%
1-4%
0.25-1%
1-5%
1-5%
1-4%
0.25-1%
1-5%
1-5%
1-4%
0.25-1%
Not Recommended
Water and mild soap Water and mild soap
or detergent
or detergent
1-5%
1-5%
1-4%
0.25-1%
1-5%
1-5%
1-4%
0.25-1%
Always test inks prior to production to test their fitness for your particular application. Customer is responsible for proper application, suitability, and cure of all inks.
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Specialty Inks
Puff, Glitter, Metallics, Pearlescent, Crack, Gel, Burnout, Adhesive, Chromocolor, Photopia, Hydrochromic, and Neonlight
Ink Application Chart
Name
Product Codes
General Information
Color(s)
Substrates
Foaming Binder/Puff
Foil Adhesive TFG 301
Base
WB0572
WB0056
High concentration Adhessive base for foil
foam/puff for creating
and flock paper
3D prints
transfers
Shine Binder/Gel
Rubber
Binder/Glitter Base
WS0312
WS0504
High gloss 3D gel
Glitter base for
blending with dry
glitter flakes up to
25%
Crack Binder
812/Crack Base HO
Binder CB/Crack
Base
WB0009
WB0053
High Opaque base
Semi-Opaque base
that creates a unique that creates a unique
crack effect(underlay crack effect(underlay
recommended)
recommended)
Metallic Binder 301
Pearl Binder 301
Top Print 301-FB
WS0460
WS0508
WS0474
Silver metallic
shimmer used as
standalone or with
Neo pigments
Anti-Foil base. Print in
Pearlescent base
desired area where
used as standalone or
you don't want foil to
with Neo pigments
stick
Milky
White
Transparent
Milky
White
White
Silver Metallic
Pearlescent
Transparent
Cotton
Excellent on white and
lights/on darks mix with
Stretch White
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
N/A
Cotton/Polyester
Excellent on white and
lights/on darks mix
with Stretch White
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
N/A
Excellent on white and
lights/on darks use
Under Base Blocker
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent on white
and lights/on darks
use Under Base
Blocker
Excellent on white
and lights/on darks
use Under Base
Blocker
Excellent
100% Polyester
Excellent on white
and lights/on darks
use Under Base
Blocker
Excellent on white
and lights/on darks
use Under Base
Blocker
Excellent
Excellent on white
and lights/on darks
use Under Base
Blocker
N/A
Athletic Nylon Mesh
Excellent on white and
lights/on darks mix
with Stretch White
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
Not Recommended
Not Recommended
Not recommended
Not recommended
N/A
Athletic Polyester
Excellent on white and
lights/on darks use
Under Base Blocker
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent on white
and lights/on darks
use Under Base
Blocker
Excellent on white
and lights/on darks
use Under Base
Blocker
Excellent
Excellent on white
and lights/on darks
use Under Base
Blocker
N/A
Tight Woven denier cloths
Excellent on white and
lights/on darks mix
with Stretch White
Not Recommended
Excellent
Excellent
Not Recommended
Not Recommended
Not recommended
Not recommended
N/A
Excellent
None
Yes
Excellent
Yes
Poor
None
Not Recommended
Not Recommended
Yes
Poor
None
Not Recommended
Not Recommended
Yes
N/A
None
Not Recommended
N/A
Yes
Excellent
None
Not Recommended
Excellent
Yes
Very Good
None
Not Recommended
Excellent
Yes
Excellent
None
Not Recommended
Not Recommended
Yes
Excellent
None
Not Recommended
Not Recommended
Yes
Excellent
None
Not Recommended
Not Recommended
Yes
60-110 (24-43cm)
60-86 (24-34cm)
80-110 (32-43cm)
25-80 (10-32cm)
60-110 (24-43cm)
60-110 (24-43cm)
80-110 (32-43cm)
80-110 (32-43cm)
110-150 (43-59cm)
Hardened direct
water resistant
Hardened direct
water resistant/High
Density stencil
recommended
Hardened direct
water resistant/High
Density stencil
recommended
Hardened direct
water resistant
Hardened direct
water resistant
Hardened direct
water resistant
320⁰F /160⁰C
320⁰F /160⁰C
320⁰F /160⁰C
320⁰F /160⁰C
320⁰F /160⁰C
320⁰F /160⁰C
Properties
Opacity
Bleed Resistance
Wet on wet
Flash Cure
Ironing
Application
Mesh
Stencil
Hardened direct water
Hardened direct water Hardened direct water
resistant/High Density
resistant
resistant
stencil recommended
320⁰F-370⁰/160⁰C188⁰C
Water and mild soap
or detergent
320⁰F /160⁰C
320⁰F /160⁰C
Water and mild soap
or detergent
Water and mild soap
or detergent
Additives
Retarder MG/Printgen MG
1-5%
1-5%
Fixer WF-N/Fixer N
1-5%
N/A
1-5%
Must use Fixer V only
at 3%
1-4%
0.25-1%
Cure Temp
Wash Up
Water and mild soap Water and mild soap Water and mild soap Water and mild soap Water and mild soap Water and mild soap
or detergent
or detergent
or detergent
or detergent
or detergent
or detergent
1-5%
1-5%
1-5%
1-5%
1-5%
1-5%
1-5%
1-5%
1-5%
1-5%
N/A
1-5%
0.25-1%
1-4%
N/A
1-4%
1-4%
1-4%
1-4%
1-4%
1-5%
Softener MG/Softener XA-1
0.25-1%
0.25-1%
0.25-1%
0.25-1%
0.25-1%
0.25-1%
Thickener B/Carrier B
Always test inks prior to production to test their fitness for your particular application. Customer is responsible for proper application, suitability, and cure of all inks.
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Specialty Inks
Puff, Glitter, Metallics, Pearlescent, Crack, Gel, Burnout, Adhesive, Chromocolor, Photopia, Hydrochromic, Neonlight and Aroma
Ink Application Chart
Name
Product Codes
General Information
Colors
Substrates
Cotton
Cotton/Polyester
100% Polyester
Athletic Nylon Mesh
Athletic Polyester
Tight Woven denier cloths
Properties
Opacity
Bleed Resistance
Soft Hand
Wet on wet
Flash Cure
Ironing
Application
Mesh
Stencil
Cure Temp
Wash Up
Additives
Retarder MG/Printgen MG
Fixer WF-N/Fixer N
Softener MG/Softener XA-1
Thickener B/Carrier B
Under Base Blocker Under Base Blocker
301 Gray
301 Black
WS0467
Chromicolor AQ
WS0486
Photopia AQ
Hydrochromic
White
Blue AQ-T Purple
AQ-R Yellow AQ-G
1901
Neonlight/Glow in
Printgen OPthe dark
30PS/Burnout Base
Blue WR
Green WR
RM0038
Temperature sensitive
Light sensitive
Glow in the dark
Blend Printgen QP
Gray blocker base to Black blocker base to pigments that can be pigments that can be Water sensitive base pigments that can be 4400 Paste at 60%
stop dye migration on stop dye migration on blended with any of blended with any of white that disappears blended with any of with 40% Printgen OPpolyester fabrics
polyester fabrics
when wet
our 301 bases up to
our 301 bases up to
our 301 bases up to
30PS to create a
20%
20%
20%
burnout effect
Gray
Black
11 colors available
that react to
temperature
3 colors available that
react to sunlight and
ultrviolet light
White
2 colors available
White
Not Recommended
Excellent
Excellent
Not Recommended
Excellent
Not Recommended
Not Recommended
Excellent
Excellent
Not Recommended
Excellent
Not Recommended
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
Not Recommended
Excellent
Not Recommended
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
Not Recommended
Excellent
Not Recommended
Excellent
Not Recommended
Not Recommended
Not Recommended
Not Recommended
Not Recommended
Excellent
Excellent
Not Recommended
Not Recommended
Not Recommended
Not Recommended
Not Recommended
Excellent
Not Recommended
Not Recommended
Not Recommended
Not Recommended
Excellent
Excellent
Very Good
N/A
Excellent
Yes
Excellent
Excellent
Very Good
N/A
Excellent
Yes
N/A
None
N/A
N/A
N/A
Yes
N/A
None
N/A
N/A
N/A
Yes
Good
None
Good
Not Recommended
Excellent
Yes
None
None
N/A
N/A
N/A
Yes
Poor
None
Excellent
N/A
N/A
Yes
80-120 (32-47cm)
80-120 (32-47cm)
60-120 (24-47cm)
80-120 (32-47cm)
80-110 (32-43cm)
80-125 (32-49cm)
38-60 (15-24cm)
Hardened direct water Hardened direct water Hardened direct water
Hardened direct
Hardened direct
Hardened direct
Hardened direct
resistant
resistant
resistant
water resistant
water resistant
water resistant
water resistant
320⁰F /160⁰C
320⁰F /160⁰C
320⁰F /160⁰C
320⁰F /160⁰C
320⁰F /160⁰C
320⁰F /160⁰C
320⁰F /160⁰C
Water and mild soap Water and mild soap Water and mild soap Water and mild soap Water and mild soap Water and mild soap Water and mild soap
or detergent
or detergent
or detergent
or detergent
or detergent
or detergent
or detergent
1-5%
1-5%
1-4%
0.25-1%
1-5%
1-5%
1-4%
0.25-1%
1-5%
1-5%
1-4%
0.25-1%
1-5%
1-5%
1-4%
0.25-1%
1-5%
1-5%
1-4%
0.25-1%
1-5%
1-5%
1-4%
0.25-1%
Always test inks prior to production to test their fitness for your particular application. Customer is responsible for proper application, suitability, and cure of all inks.
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1-5%
N/A
N/A
N/A
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Additives
Retarder, Softener, Cross-linking Agents, Reducer, Thickener and Discharge Agent
Additives cannot be used as a standalone product, must be mixed into a curable base at recommended uses
Ink Application Chart
Name
Product Codes
General Information
Colors
Application
Recommended Use
Special Instructions
Cure Temp
Retarder
MG/Printgen MG
RM0590
Anti-Clogging
Agent/Penetrant
Transparent
1-5%
Mix well in to ink
before printing
320⁰F /160⁰C
Softener
MG/Softener XA-1
WB1011
Fixer WF-F
Fixer WF-N
Emacol R-600-E
RM0461
RM0480
RM0471
Catalyst 3000/RV
Additive
RM0459
Carrier B/Thickener
B
RM0680
Silicone softener to
Enviromentally
Surfactant that raises
Additive to help
Surfactant that raises
Cross-Linking agent to
help with hand of
friendly Cross-Linking viscosity and helps reduce viscosity and
viscosity and helps
help with wash
print/Also blend in to
agent to help with
with leeching/Gives
help the ink
with leeching/Gives
fastness/Low cure
inks at 10% to act as a
wash fastness/Low
ink a thicker long
penetrate into the
ink a thicker short
additive
foil release additive
cure additive
body
fabric
body
Milky
Milky
Milky
Milky
Transparent
1-4%
2-3%
1-4%
.25-1%
1-3%
Mix well in to ink
Mix with high speed
Use ink within 24
Passes all
before printing/Can be
mixer/can take up to
hours of mxing/lowers RSL's/lowers cure
added to water at 25%
30 minutes after
cure temp of inks
temp of finish good
to create a cleaning
mixing to achieve
when added to base when added to base
solution
true viscosity
320⁰F /160⁰C
250⁰F /120⁰C
300⁰F /150⁰C
320⁰F /160⁰C
Mix well in to ink
before printing
320⁰F /160⁰C
Discharge Agent
RM0456
Crystal additive to
activate discharge
bases and white
Light Tan Liquid
White
.25-1%
1-10%
Mix with high speed Mix with high speed
mixer/can take up to mixer/can take up to
30 minutes after
15 minutes after
mixing to achieve
mixing to completely
true viscosity
activate
320⁰F /160⁰C
Always test inks prior to production to test their fitness for your particular application. Customer is responsible for proper application, suitability, and cure of all inks.
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320⁰F /160⁰C
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