{"id":15731,"date":"2026-08-06T15:56:47","date_gmt":"2026-08-06T15:56:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/plastisolink.us\/?p=15731"},"modified":"2026-09-09T08:36:31","modified_gmt":"2026-09-09T08:36:31","slug":"reducing-rework-in-garment-printing-a-professional-guide-ecoprintink","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/plastisolink.us\/en\/reducing-rework-in-garment-printing-a-professional-guide-ecoprintink\/","title":{"rendered":"Beyond the Scrap Bin: A Plastisol Ink Production Lead\u2019s Guide to Cutting Rework and Boosting Factory Profits"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><h2>Table of Contents<\/h2><nav><ul><li><a href=\"#what-is-rework-in-garment-screen-printing\">What Is Rework in Garment Screen Printing?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#what-are-the-most-common-causes-of-rework\">What Are the Most Common Causes of Rework?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#how-ink-quality-contributes-to-printing-defects\">How Ink Quality Contributes to Printing Defects<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#reducing-rework-caused-by-poor-opacity\">Reducing Rework Caused by Poor Opacity<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#preventing-dye-migration-on-polyester-garments\">Preventing Dye Migration on Polyester Garments<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#avoiding-under-curing-and-wash-failure\">Avoiding Under-Curing and Wash Failure<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#preventing-color-variation-between-production-batches\">Preventing Color Variation Between Production Batches<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#reducing-registration-and-ink-transfer-problems\">Reducing Registration and Ink Transfer Problems<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#how-stable-ink-viscosity-reduces-printing-defects\">How Stable Ink Viscosity Reduces Printing Defects<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#how-production-parameters-should-be-standardized\">How Production Parameters Should Be Standardized<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#incoming-ink-qc-vs-in-process-printing-qc\">Incoming Ink QC vs In-Process Printing QC<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#how-to-perform-root-cause-analysis-for-printing-defects\">How to Perform Root Cause Analysis for Printing Defects<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#how-to-calculate-the-true-cost-of-rework\">How to Calculate the True Cost of Rework<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#rework-reduction-checklist-for-garment-printing-factories\">Rework Reduction Checklist for Garment Printing Factories<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#fa-qs-for-large-scale-printing-operations\">FAQs for Large Scale Printing Operations<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#faq-question-1788188172751\">How do eco-friendly inks affect my rework rate?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#faq-question-1788188204650\">We are moving toward zero-discharge manufacturing. Is your ink compliant?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#faq-question-1788188212322\">Does using high-opacity white ink actually save money?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#faq-question-1788188222584\">How do I stop ink ghosting on cotton\/poly blends?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#faq-question-1788188250828\">What is the best way to handle color matching for high-end brands?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rework is a silent profit killer that throws your whole delivery schedule into chaos. High-volume factories regularly lose 5% to 10% of what they produce every day to mistakes that\u2014honestly\u2014could have been avoided. To get a handle on this, you really need a solid mix of stable&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/plastisolink.us\/en\/screen-printing-plastisol-ink\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">screen printing plastisol ink<\/a>, consistent curing setups, and a close eye on your mesh tension. Lowering your rework rate doesn&#8217;t just save the garment; it instantly cuts your costs and keeps your clients from looking elsewhere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I have spent years on factory floors watching thousands of dollars worth of hoodies and t-shirts get tossed into the &#8220;scrap&#8221; bin. It\u2019s painful to see. Most of the time, the solution isn&#8217;t just &#8220;buying better ink,&#8221; though that helps. It\u2019s about understanding the relationship between your chemistry, your equipment, and your fabric.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"what-is-rework-in-garment-screen-printing\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Is Rework in Garment Screen Printing?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rework happens when a printed garment doesn&#8217;t meet the quality standard and requires additional labor or chemicals to fix. Sometimes you can &#8220;spot clean&#8221; a small ink smudge, but often, you have to strip the print or throw the garment away entirely. The true cost of rework includes the original garment cost, the wasted ink, the labor hours for the first print, and the labor hours for the fix. In a fast-moving shop, even a tiny 5% rework rate can end up wiping out 20% of your net profit by the end of the month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"what-are-the-most-common-causes-of-rework\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Are the Most Common Causes of Rework?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In my experience, you can rarely blame just one thing. Most printing defects are caused by a tricky combination of ink, the fabric itself, your gear, or how someone set the dryer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Common culprits include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Human Error:<\/strong>&nbsp;Typical stuff like incorrect screen alignment or grabbing the wrong ink bucket.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mechanical Failure:<\/strong>&nbsp;A dryer heating element goes out, and the operator doesn&#8217;t notice until 200 shirts are ruined.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Substrate Issues:<\/strong>&nbsp;You\u2019ll find some polyester blends just don&#8217;t handle high heat well.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ink Consistency:<\/strong>&nbsp;If your&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/plastisolink.us\/en\/product-non-pvc-plastisol-inks-supplier\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">plastisol ink<\/a>&nbsp;isn&#8217;t stable, it\u2019s going to act one way at 8:00 AM and completely different by 4:00 PM.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/plastisolink.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Beyond-the-Scrap-Bin-A-Production-Leads-Guide-to-Cutting-Rework-and-Boosting-Factory-Profits-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Beyond the Scrap Bin: A Production Lead\u2019s Guide to Cutting Rework and Boosting Factory Profits\" class=\"wp-image-15732\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plastisolink.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Beyond-the-Scrap-Bin-A-Production-Leads-Guide-to-Cutting-Rework-and-Boosting-Factory-Profits-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/plastisolink.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Beyond-the-Scrap-Bin-A-Production-Leads-Guide-to-Cutting-Rework-and-Boosting-Factory-Profits-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/plastisolink.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Beyond-the-Scrap-Bin-A-Production-Leads-Guide-to-Cutting-Rework-and-Boosting-Factory-Profits-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/plastisolink.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Beyond-the-Scrap-Bin-A-Production-Leads-Guide-to-Cutting-Rework-and-Boosting-Factory-Profits-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/plastisolink.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Beyond-the-Scrap-Bin-A-Production-Leads-Guide-to-Cutting-Rework-and-Boosting-Factory-Profits.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"how-ink-quality-contributes-to-printing-defects\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Ink Quality Contributes to Printing Defects<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When your ink doesn&#8217;t have enough pigment, your printers will naturally try to compensate by pushing way too hard on the squeegee. That\u2019s a recipe for blurred edges and heavy, stiff prints. We developed ECOPRINTINK to have a high-solid content, so you get the color you want with fewer strokes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then there is &#8220;picking&#8221;\u2014that messy texture you get when cheap ink builds up on the back of the screens during a long run and starts pulling ink off the next shirt. Switching to a high-quality&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/plastisolink.us\/en\/product-non-pvc-plastisol-inks-supplier\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pvc-free plastisol ink<\/a>&nbsp;keeps everything running smooth so you aren&#8217;t stopping the press every ten minutes to clean.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"reducing-rework-caused-by-poor-opacity\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reducing Rework Caused by Poor Opacity<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>Cause<\/td><td>Solution<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Low pigment in ink<\/td><td>Switch to a high-opacity&nbsp;white plastisol ink.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Low mesh count<\/td><td>Use a lower mesh (e.g., 86 or 110) for the underbase.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Weak squeegee pressure<\/td><td>Calibrate automatic press or train manual printers on consistent angles.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Poor garment absorption<\/td><td>Adjust the &#8220;off-contact&#8221; distance of the screen.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Poor opacity is the main reason prints look &#8220;cheap&#8221; on dark fabrics. If your white underbase isn&#8217;t bright, every other color on top will look muddy. I always tell my clients: don&#8217;t skimp on your white ink. It is the foundation of the entire print.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"preventing-dye-migration-on-polyester-garments\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Preventing Dye Migration on Polyester Garments<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dye migration is a total nightmare for anyone in this business. You finish a batch of red jerseys with bright white logos, only to see them turn pink a few days later. This happens because the polyester dyes turn into a gas when they get hot and bleed right into your ink.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To stop this from happening:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Use Low-Bleed Ink:<\/strong>&nbsp;Specially formulated inks act like a shield or a barrier.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Keep the Heat Down:<\/strong>&nbsp;Use inks that cure at lower temperatures\u2014around 270\u00b0F to 290\u00b0F\u2014instead of the usual 320\u00b0F.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Watch the Fabric:<\/strong>&nbsp;Some &#8220;sublimated&#8221; polyesters are nearly impossible to print without a specialized carbon-grey blocker.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/plastisolink.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Beyond-the-Scrap-Bin-A-Production-Leads-Guide-to-Cutting-Rework-and-Boosting-Factory-Profits1.jpg\" alt=\"Beyond the Scrap Bin: A Production Lead\u2019s Guide to Cutting Rework and Boosting Factory Profits\" class=\"wp-image-15733\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plastisolink.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Beyond-the-Scrap-Bin-A-Production-Leads-Guide-to-Cutting-Rework-and-Boosting-Factory-Profits1.jpg 750w, https:\/\/plastisolink.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Beyond-the-Scrap-Bin-A-Production-Leads-Guide-to-Cutting-Rework-and-Boosting-Factory-Profits1-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/plastisolink.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Beyond-the-Scrap-Bin-A-Production-Leads-Guide-to-Cutting-Rework-and-Boosting-Factory-Profits1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/plastisolink.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Beyond-the-Scrap-Bin-A-Production-Leads-Guide-to-Cutting-Rework-and-Boosting-Factory-Profits1-12x12.jpg 12w, https:\/\/plastisolink.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Beyond-the-Scrap-Bin-A-Production-Leads-Guide-to-Cutting-Rework-and-Boosting-Factory-Profits1-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"avoiding-under-curing-and-wash-failure\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Avoiding Under-Curing and Wash Failure<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nothing kills a reputation faster than a shirt that peels off in the first wash. This is almost always a &#8220;cure&#8221; issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Cause:<\/strong>&nbsp;Often, the dryer is moving too fast or the temperature is just too low.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cause:<\/strong>&nbsp;You might have an ink deposit that\u2019s so thick the heat can\u2019t even reach the bottom layer to lock it in.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Solution:<\/strong>&nbsp;Use a &#8220;Donut&#8221; probe or thermal tape to verify that the entire ink film reached the required temperature.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I&#8217;ve seen shops rely solely on the dryer&#8217;s digital display. Don&#8217;t do that. The display shows the air temperature, not the actual garment temperature. Consistent temperature testing is the only way to guarantee wash fastness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"preventing-color-variation-between-production-batches\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Preventing Color Variation Between Production Batches<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;The blue on this batch doesn&#8217;t match the blue from last month.&#8221; Every production manager dreads that phone call. Color variation happens when you mix inks manually without a scale or when the ink manufacturer has poor quality control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At <a href=\"https:\/\/plastisolink.us\/\">ECOPRINTINK<\/a>, we use computer-controlled batching to ensure every bucket of&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/plastisolink.us\/en\/specialty-ink-manufacturer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">specialty screen printing ink<\/a>&nbsp;is identical to the last. For your own shop, always record the exact &#8220;recipe&#8221; and the mesh count used. Even using a different mesh can change how a color looks on the fabric.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"reducing-registration-and-ink-transfer-problems\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reducing Registration and Ink Transfer Problems<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your logo looks blurry or has &#8220;ghost&#8221; edges, your registration is off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Check Screen Tension:<\/strong>&nbsp;You\u2019ve got to make sure your screens are pulled to at least 20-25 Newtons. Loose screens move during the print stroke.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pallet Adhesive:<\/strong>&nbsp;Don&#8217;t overlook your adhesive; if that shirt moves even a tiny bit between colors, the whole print is ruined. Use a high-quality flash-stable adhesive.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Flash Settings:<\/strong>&nbsp;If you over-dry the first color during the &#8220;flash&#8221; stage, the next color won&#8217;t stick to it. The ink should be &#8220;tack-free&#8221; but not fully cured.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"how-stable-ink-viscosity-reduces-printing-defects\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Stable Ink Viscosity Reduces Printing Defects<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Have you ever noticed how some inks get &#8220;creamy&#8221; after you work them, while others stay thick and hard to pull? That\u2019s viscosity. If it changes too much during a run, the amount of ink going onto the shirt changes too. When you have stable ink, the very first shirt on the pile will look just like the 1,000th one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"how-production-parameters-should-be-standardized\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Production Parameters Should Be Standardized<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You really need a standard process (SOP) in place. Every single job should have a spec sheet that tells the team exactly what to use:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Mesh count per color.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Squeegee durometer (hardness).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dryer speed and temperature settings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The specific&nbsp;screen printing ink for fabric&nbsp;required.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Standardization removes the &#8220;guesswork.&#8221; When a printer knows exactly which tool to use, they make fewer mistakes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"incoming-ink-qc-vs-in-process-printing-qc\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Incoming Ink QC vs In-Process Printing QC<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whatever you do, don&#8217;t wait until you&#8217;ve finished 500 pieces to realize something is wrong.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Incoming QC:<\/strong>&nbsp;When a new batch of ink comes in, do a &#8220;draw-down&#8221; test first. Compare it to your master sample so you know the color is actually correct.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>In-Process QC:<\/strong>&nbsp;While you&#8217;re printing, check every 10th or 20th shirt. Look for any registration shifts or &#8220;scumming&#8221; (ink bleeding where it shouldn&#8217;t).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"how-to-perform-root-cause-analysis-for-printing-defects\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Perform Root Cause Analysis for Printing Defects<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When things go south, don\u2019t just fix the shirt\u2014you\u2019ve got to fix the system. I like using the &#8220;5 Whys&#8221; trick to get to the bottom of it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Problem:<\/strong>&nbsp;The ink is washing off.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Why?<\/em>&nbsp;It didn&#8217;t cure.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Why?<\/em>&nbsp;The dryer was too cold.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Why?<\/em>&nbsp;The heating element broke.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Why?<\/em>&nbsp;We didn&#8217;t do our weekly maintenance check.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Root Cause:<\/strong>&nbsp;The real issue is usually just a missing maintenance schedule.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"how-to-calculate-the-true-cost-of-rework\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Calculate the True Cost of Rework<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most owners only look at the cost of the wasted shirt. Here is the real formula:<br>(Garment Cost + Ink\/Chemical Cost + Labor Time per Unit) x Number of Defective Units + Shipping Delay Penalties.<br>If you spend 2 hours fixing 20 shirts, those are 2 hours you weren&#8217;t printing new, profitable orders. Rework is a &#8220;double loss&#8221;\u2014you lose money on the bad product and you lose the &#8220;opportunity cost&#8221; of the time wasted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"rework-reduction-checklist-for-garment-printing-factories\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rework Reduction Checklist for Garment Printing Factories<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Verify Screen Tension:<\/strong>&nbsp;Anything under 15 Newtons is a major risk.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Test Cure Temperature:<\/strong>&nbsp;Use a thermal probe every single morning.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Check Ink Expiry:<\/strong>&nbsp;While plastisol lasts a long time, old ink can sometimes separate on you.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>First Article Inspection:<\/strong>&nbsp;A supervisor must sign off on the very first shirt before the full run starts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Clean Pallets:<\/strong>&nbsp;Remove lint buildup that causes bumps in the print.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Use Quality Components:<\/strong>&nbsp;Stick with a reliable&nbsp;gold screen printing ink&nbsp;and white base for consistent results.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"fa-qs-for-large-scale-printing-operations\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQs for Large Scale Printing Operations<\/h3>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1788188172751\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>How do eco-friendly inks affect my rework rate?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Modern eco-friendly options, like our\u00a0pvc-free plastisol ink, are designed to be &#8220;drop-in&#8221; replacements. They have excellent &#8220;on-press&#8221; stability, meaning they don&#8217;t dry out in the screen. This actually reduces rework compared to old-fashioned water-based inks that clog constantly.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1788188204650\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>We are moving toward zero-discharge manufacturing. Is your ink compliant?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes. Our eco-friendly lines meet major international standards like OEKO-TEX and GOTS requirements for phthalate-free and lead-free content. Big brands now require these certifications to avoid the &#8220;rework&#8221; of having an entire shipment rejected due to chemical non-compliance.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1788188212322\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Does using high-opacity white ink actually save money?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Absolutely. If you use a cheap white, you might need two hits (print-flash-print-flash-print). If you use a high-quality\u00a0white plastisol ink, you can often achieve the same brightness in one or two hits. This saves ink, saves electricity, and speeds up your whole line.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1788188222584\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>How do I stop ink ghosting on cotton\/poly blends?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Ghosting leaves a faint yellow or pale halo around your cure. It mostly happens inside the dryer or right at the exit.<br \/>To kill it:<br \/>Keep your platen surfaces clean and free of tacky residue.<br \/>Don&#8217;t hot-stack shirts. Let garments cool down before piling or boxing them straight off the belt.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1788188250828\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>What is the best way to handle color matching for high-end brands?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Use a dedicated color-matching system. Never &#8220;eye-ball&#8221; a color. We provide formulas for our\u00a0screen printing plastisol ink\u00a0that allow you to hit 95%+ of the Pantone library accurately, which stops customer-requested re-prints before they start.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>To get a handle on this, you really need a solid mix of stable\u00a0screen printing plastisol ink, consistent curing setups, and a close eye on your mesh tension. 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