General Info:
The LC Series is WM’s most versatile series on the market, enabling printers to print on the most difficult
substrates. Not only does this system hold up to the worst bleeders, but at the lower cure temps it
could save a shop a ton of money in reduced energy costs.
Applications
-Direct printing
-White or colored garments
-100% Cotton garments
-Cotton/Polyester, Acrylic,
Polyester, Polypropylene
Spandex and stretchable substrates
Features
-Superb Bleed Resistance
-No Ghosting
-Great Stretchability
-Easy to print viscosity
-Great replacement for silicone inks
-Flat, smooth finish for multi-color printing
Mesh: 61-230
Stencil: Any direct emulsion or capillary film.
Wet on Wet Printing: Can be printed wet-on-wet to increase production.
Modifications: Modifications are not recommended unless completely necessary.
use Curable Reducer (I10-9906), improve stretch use G&S Base (I10-1020) & puff use Puff Additive
(I10-9903). ANY modification will effect Low Cure properties.
To reduce viscosity
Squeegee Hardness & Angle: Medium to hard at a 45 degree angle.
Flashing: 700ºF for 3-5 seconds, just enough for the surface to be tack free.
Squeegee Blade: Sharp.
Fusion/Curing: 230º º F/121 C for 1 ½ – 2½ minutes. 325 F/163 C for 1 to 1 ½ minutes.
Bleed Resistance: Excellent
Opacity: High
Storage:
become thicker over time but can be reduced to a printable viscosity.
70 to 80 F. Due to the ability to cure at low temperatures, this is extremely important. Ink will
Wash-up: Any plastisol cleaner.
Special Notes:
a white cloth or cracks, temperature and/or dwell time should be increased. Do not dry clean and always
test on fabric to be printed.
PVC inks are thermoplastic compounds that require heat to fuse or cure. If ink rubs off on
Printing Tips
As today’s garments become more difficult to print on it becomes increasingly important that printing and
curing parameters be monitored to ensure the most success on these substrates. Each type of substrate
will have different printing requirements. Below is a quick outline of suggestions to yield a higher success
rate for each type.
Non-Phthalate/PVC Plastisol Inks (LC Inks)
Low Cure Inks
Cotton & Poly/Cotton Blends
Cotton and Poly Cotton blends should be the easiest of the substrates to print on. Curing temperature
remains a small factor even on these easier to print garments. Suggested temperature to cure these
type of garments is 270 F/132 C to 300 F/149 C 1 to 1½ minutes. The lower temperatures will help
reduce the chances of bleeding on the blends, possible ghosting and scorching on the 100% cotton.
100% Polyester
This is where the printing becomes more difficult and monitoring of the printing and curing parameters
become important. Curing temperature and deposit thickness will play a big role in whether a printer is
successful or not on these substrates. The lower the temperature the substrate is cured at, the less likely
dye migration will take place. Suggested temperature to cure these type of garments is, 250 F/121 C to
270 F/132 C 1½ to 2 minutes. In addition to the lower temperature, we recommend our
be printed as an underlay with no more than a 110 mesh.
Brute White
100% Nylon and Other Heat Sensitive Substrates
These type of substrates can be damaged when exposed to high temperatures. Suggested temperature to
cure these type of garments is 250 F/121 C to 270 F/132 C 1½ to 2 minutes. In extreme cases, a
temperature of 230 F/110 C to 240 F/116 C for 1½-2½ minutes can be used to cure the ink along with the use
of our Long Life Nylon Bonding agent.
Stretchable Substrates
Make sure to print a thicker deposit on these substrates. Recommended mesh count would be no more than a 110 with a print-flash-print technique. Cure at temperatures between 270 F/132 C 1½ to 2 minutes.
Prior to production