FEATURES
Unicorn Poly+ White™ is a mythical ultra low bleed, high pigment, fast flashing, low non-phthalate plastisol screen printing ink formulated to help block dye migration
problems on various problem polyester content fabrics, delivering reliable results.
Unicorn White™ has a very creamy viscosity and is very easy to print. As a result, less
pressure is needed to print to clear the screen compared to other poly whites.
Unicorn White™ is part of our FlexCure™ line of products. FlexCure™ inks can be cured at
temperatures ranging from a low 275°F (135°C) to the ‘standard’ 325°F (163°C).
SPOT FLASHING
Unicorn Poly+ White™ will spot dry, with a very low after flash tack. Dwell time is dependent on the spot dryer used. In some cases, you may have to lower the heat of the
spot cure unit because too much heat may actually make the ink tacky. When you spot
dry, you are only partially fusing or gelling the surface of the ink. The ink should be just
dry to the touch, with no lift off, but not totally fused. Totally fusing the underprint may
cause inter-coat adhesion problems with the inks printed on top. Final fusing or curing
should occur in the dryer.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Unicorn White™ is an ultra low bleed ink, not a non-bleed ink. On some types of fabric,
bleeding or dye migration may occur. Always test print the fabric to be printed before
beginning production. It is best to do some long term testing on fabrics to determine if
they are going to bleed. Bleeding or dye migration may not occur right away.
Adding any reducers or additives can lower the bleed resistance, opacity, or increase
cure times of ink. STIR the ink prior to printing on press and after addition of reducers
or additives.
Excessive squeegee pressure, when using Unicorn White™, will drive the ink through the
fabric, making the ink look less opaque. Again, adding too much reducer will also cause
loss of opacity.
For best results and to help mitigate bleed, cure at lower temperatures. We have found
great results while curing at 275ºF (135ºC).
Test dryer temperatures and wash test printed product before and during a production
run.
Ghosting, or fabric discoloration may occur when using this product on some 100%
cotton fabrics. Always test for ghosting, dye or pigment migration or bleeding on any
100% cotton fabric before beginning production. Click here for more about ghosting.
