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WHAT IS AQUA WASH & HOW CAN SCREEN PRINTERS USE IT IN WATER-BASED PRINTING?

Water-based printing has tons of benefits: a soft hand feel, decreased environmental impact, and easier cleanup. Printers can clean screens with just water. However, there’s a screen printing chemical that helps printers get every last drop of water-based ink out from their screens. Meet Sgreen® Aqua Wash.

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TIPS FOR PERFECTING AN ON-PRESS COLOR CHANGE

Every screen print shop needs a dependable on-press cleaner. Whether it’s for cleaning up ink spills or completing color changes, a good cleaner is always handy to have around. Sometimes printers need to print one design in multiple different colors. How can that be accomplished without creating a new screen? It’s as simple as switching out the ink on the screen. Here’s how to get it done. WHAT IS A COLOR CHANGE? Say a customer wants 50 shirts, half with a white design on black shirts and half with a black design on white shirts. Rather than making two screens with the same design, simply do a color change. Print the white ink on black garments first, then clean out...

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