{"id":15467,"date":"2026-05-14T05:11:47","date_gmt":"2026-05-14T05:11:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/plastisolink.us\/?p=15467"},"modified":"2026-05-12T09:12:30","modified_gmt":"2026-05-12T09:12:30","slug":"how-uk-screen-printers-reduce-ink-cost-per-print-ecoprintink","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/plastisolink.us\/ja\/how-uk-screen-printers-reduce-ink-cost-per-print-ecoprintink\/","title":{"rendered":"\u82f1\u56fd\u306e\u30b9\u30af\u30ea\u30fc\u30f3\u5370\u5237\u696d\u8005\u304c\u3001\u3088\u308a\u512a\u308c\u305f\u30d7\u30e9\u30b9\u30c1\u30be\u30eb\u30a4\u30f3\u30af\u3092\u4f7f\u7528\u3057\u3066\u5370\u5237\u3042\u305f\u308a\u306e\u30a4\u30f3\u30af\u30b3\u30b9\u30c8\u3092\u524a\u6e1b\u3059\u308b\u65b9\u6cd5"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><h2>Table of Contents<\/h2><nav><ul><li><a href=\"#the-cheap-ink-trap-a-math-lesson-youll-actually-like\">The &#8220;Cheap Ink&#8221; Trap: A Math Lesson You\u2019ll Actually Like<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#lets-look-at-the-numbers\">Let\u2019s look at the numbers:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#why-better-ink-actually-performs-better\">Why &#8220;Better&#8221; Ink Actually Performs Better<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#the-mesh-count-secret\">The Mesh Count Secret<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#cutting-energy-costs-the-flash-dryer-is-a-thief\">Cutting Energy Costs: The Flash Dryer is a Thief<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#specialty-inks-higher-margins-not-higher-costs\">Specialty Inks: Higher Margins, Not Higher Costs<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#the-compliance-headache-and-how-to-avoid-it\">The Compliance Headache (And How to Avoid It)<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#how-to-solve-common-shop-issues-with-the-right-ink\">How to Solve Common Shop Issues with the Right Ink<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#1-fibrillation-the-fuzzy-shirt\">1. Fibrillation (The &#8220;Fuzzy&#8221; Shirt)<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#2-ink-drying-in-the-screen\">2. Ink Drying in the Screen<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#3-dye-migration-on-polyesters\">3. Dye Migration on Polyesters<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#start-your-audit-the-3-bucket-challenge\">Start Your Audit: The 3-Bucket Challenge<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#summary-table-why-uk-printers-are-switching\">Summary Table: Why UK Printers are Switching<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#faq-your-questions-answered\">FAQ: Your Questions Answered<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#faq-question-1778397293929\">Q1: Is Plastisol still better than Water-based for cost?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#faq-question-1778397304094\">Q2: Can I mix ECOPRINTINK with my current brands?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#faq-question-1778397319965\">Q3: Does the &#8220;PVC-Free&#8221; version print as well as the standard?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#faq-question-1778397330828\">Q4: How do I get a &#8220;Gold&#8221; effect without the mess?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#faq-question-1778397342109\">Q5: What\u2019s the best way to store ink in a cold UK warehouse?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#final-thoughts-from-the-expert\">Final Thoughts from the Expert<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s talk about the &#8220;white elephant&#8221; in your print shop. No, it\u2019s not that broken conveyor dryer you\u2019ve been meaning to fix. It\u2019s the hidden cost of the ink sitting in your screens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re running a screen printing business in London, Manchester, or anywhere in the UK, you know the squeeze is real. Between the&nbsp;fluctuating energy price caps&nbsp;and the rising cost of labor, every penny counts. I\u2019ve spent years on the shop floor, and I\u2019ve seen printers make the same mistake over and over: they buy the cheapest bucket of ink they can find, thinking they\u2019re saving money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Spoiler alert: They aren&#8217;t. In fact, they\u2019re usually bleeding cash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I\u2019m here to show you why &#8220;expensive&#8221; ink is actually your best friend and how switching to a premium&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/plastisolink.us\/ja\/product-non-pvc-plastisol-inks-supplier\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Plastisol Ink<\/a>&nbsp;from a dedicated&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/plastisolink.us\/ja\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Screen Printing Ink Manufacturer<\/a>&nbsp;like&nbsp;ECOPRINTINK&nbsp;can slash your cost per print.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"the-cheap-ink-trap-a-math-lesson-youll-actually-like\">The &#8220;Cheap Ink&#8221; Trap: A Math Lesson You\u2019ll Actually Like<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I once visited a shop in Birmingham that was boasting about a &#8220;deal&#8221; they got on a 20kg tub of generic white. It was \u00a330 cheaper than our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/plastisolink.us\/ja\/best-white-plastisol-ink-wholesale\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">White Plastisol Ink<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We did a test. To get a solid, opaque finish on a black Gildan 5000, their &#8220;cheap&#8221; ink required a print-flash-print-flash-print cycle. Three hits. Our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/plastisolink.us\/ja\/screen-printing-plastisol-ink\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Screen Printing Plastisol Ink<\/a>&nbsp;did it in one print-flash-print.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When we weighed the shirts, the &#8220;cheap&#8221; ink used 4.2 grams of pigment to achieve opacity. Ours used 2.8 grams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"lets-look-at-the-numbers\">Let\u2019s look at the numbers:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>Feature<\/td><td>Cheap &#8220;Deal&#8221; Ink<\/td><td>ECOPRINTINK Premium<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Price per kg<\/td><td>\u00a312.00<\/td><td>\u00a315.00<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Ink used per 100 shirts<\/td><td>420g<\/td><td>280g<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Ink cost per 100 shirts<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>\u00a35.04<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>\u00a34.20<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Production Time<\/td><td>45 minutes<\/td><td>30 minutes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Energy (Flash Dryer)<\/td><td>3 Cycles<\/td><td>1 Cycle<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Even though our ink was 25% more expensive per bucket, it was&nbsp;<strong>16% cheaper per shirt<\/strong>&nbsp;just on raw material. When you add in the 33% faster production speed and the reduced electricity bill, the choice becomes a no-brainer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"why-better-ink-actually-performs-better\">Why &#8220;Better&#8221; Ink Actually Performs Better<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As a solution expert, I\u2019m obsessed with&nbsp;<em>rheology<\/em>. That\u2019s just a fancy word for how ink moves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most low-grade inks are packed with &#8220;fillers.&#8221; These are cheap materials that bulk up the bucket but do nothing for the print. They make the ink thick, sticky, and hard to shear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you use a high-quality&nbsp;Plastisol Ink Supplier, you\u2019re getting an ink with a high pigment load and a &#8220;short body.&#8221; This means the ink stays put on the screen but flows like butter the moment the squeegee hits it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"the-mesh-count-secret\">The Mesh Count Secret<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If your ink is high-quality, you don&#8217;t need to dump a bucket of it onto the garment to get color. I always tell my UK clients to move away from 43T (110 US) mesh for everything.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By using our&nbsp;Color Plastisol Ink Manufacturer&nbsp;grade pigments, you can jump to a 77T or even a 90T mesh.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Result?<\/strong>&nbsp;A thinner ink deposit.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The benefit?<\/strong>&nbsp;The shirt feels softer (which your customers love), and you\u2019re using 30-40% less ink per squeegee stroke.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Retailers are demanding &#8220;soft-hand&#8221; prints. You can&#8217;t get that with thick, cheap mud.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/plastisolink.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/How-UK-Screen-Printers-Reduce-Ink-Cost-Per-Print-with-Better-Plastisol-Ink.jpg\" alt=\"\u82f1\u56fd\u306e\u30b9\u30af\u30ea\u30fc\u30f3\u5370\u5237\u696d\u8005\u304c\u3001\u3088\u308a\u512a\u308c\u305f\u30d7\u30e9\u30b9\u30c1\u30be\u30eb\u30a4\u30f3\u30af\u3092\u4f7f\u7528\u3057\u3066\u5370\u5237\u3042\u305f\u308a\u306e\u30a4\u30f3\u30af\u30b3\u30b9\u30c8\u3092\u524a\u6e1b\u3059\u308b\u65b9\u6cd5\" class=\"wp-image-15468\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plastisolink.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/How-UK-Screen-Printers-Reduce-Ink-Cost-Per-Print-with-Better-Plastisol-Ink.jpg 750w, https:\/\/plastisolink.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/How-UK-Screen-Printers-Reduce-Ink-Cost-Per-Print-with-Better-Plastisol-Ink-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/plastisolink.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/How-UK-Screen-Printers-Reduce-Ink-Cost-Per-Print-with-Better-Plastisol-Ink-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/plastisolink.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/How-UK-Screen-Printers-Reduce-Ink-Cost-Per-Print-with-Better-Plastisol-Ink-12x12.jpg 12w, https:\/\/plastisolink.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/How-UK-Screen-Printers-Reduce-Ink-Cost-Per-Print-with-Better-Plastisol-Ink-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cutting-energy-costs-the-flash-dryer-is-a-thief\">Cutting Energy Costs: The Flash Dryer is a Thief<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you haven&#8217;t looked at your business energy bill lately, maybe don&#8217;t\u2014it\u2019ll ruin your day. UK SMEs have seen unprecedented volatility in utility costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your flash dryer is likely the hungriest machine in your shop.<br>When you use&nbsp;Screen Printing Ink for Fabric Solution&nbsp;designed by&nbsp;ECOPRINTINK Plastisol Ink, you can leverage &#8220;wet-on-wet&#8221; printing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our inks are formulated to not &#8220;pick up&#8221; on the back of the next screen. This means you can print five colors and only flash once before the final dryer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Old Way:<\/strong>&nbsp;Print -&gt; Flash -&gt; Print -&gt; Flash -&gt; Print -&gt; Flash -&gt; Dry.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>ECOPRINTINK Way:<\/strong>&nbsp;Print -&gt; Print -&gt; Print -&gt; Flash -&gt; Print -&gt; Print -&gt; Dry.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019re cutting your flash dryer\u2019s &#8220;on time&#8221; by 60%. That\u2019s a direct injection of cash back into your business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"specialty-inks-higher-margins-not-higher-costs\">Specialty Inks: Higher Margins, Not Higher Costs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I see many shops shy away from specialty prints because they think the ink is too expensive. This is a massive missed opportunity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When a client wants something unique, they aren&#8217;t looking for the cheapest price; they\u2019re looking for the &#8220;wow&#8221; factor.<br>For example, using&nbsp;Glow In the Dark Plastisol Ink&nbsp;or&nbsp;Reflective Plastisol Ink&nbsp;allows you to charge a &#8220;specialty surcharge.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Math of Specialty Printing:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Standard Tee Profit:<\/strong>&nbsp;\u00a32.00<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Specialty Tee Profit (using&nbsp;Puff Plastisol Ink):<\/strong>&nbsp;\u00a35.00<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cost Increase in Ink:<\/strong>&nbsp;\u00a30.15 per print.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You are spending 15p more to make \u00a33.00 more. If you aren&#8217;t offering&nbsp;High Density Plastisol ink&nbsp;or&nbsp;Glitter Plastisol Ink&nbsp;to your local UK clubs and brands, you&#8217;re leaving money on the table.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"the-compliance-headache-and-how-to-avoid-it\">The Compliance Headache (And How to Avoid It)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Since Brexit, UK printers have to be even more diligent about&nbsp;UK REACH&nbsp;regulations. If you\u2019re importing cheap, mystery ink from overseas, you\u2019re taking a massive risk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At&nbsp;ECOPRINTINK, we prioritize&nbsp;Sustainable Screen Printing Solutions. Our&nbsp;PVC-Free Plastisol Ink&nbsp;and&nbsp;Eco-Friendly Screen Printing Ink&nbsp;options ensure that you stay on the right side of the law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>More importantly, big UK brands are now requiring OEKO-TEX or GOTS certified inputs. If you can\u2019t prove your ink is safe, you lose the contract. Using a reputable&nbsp;ODM Ink for Screen Printing&nbsp;partner means you have the paperwork ready when the big clients call.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-solve-common-shop-issues-with-the-right-ink\">How to Solve Common Shop Issues with the Right Ink<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I\u2019ve spent a lot of time &#8220;firefighting&#8221; in shops. Usually, the &#8220;fire&#8221; is a production delay. Here is how the right ink solves those problems:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-fibrillation-the-fuzzy-shirt\">1. Fibrillation (The &#8220;Fuzzy&#8221; Shirt)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You print a beautiful white, but after one wash, the shirt fibers poke through, making the print look grey.<br><strong>\u89e3\u6c7a\u7b56\uff1a<\/strong>&nbsp;Our&nbsp;Anti-Migation Plastisol ink&nbsp;and high-viscosity whites act like a shield, pinning those fibers down so the print stays crisp.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-ink-drying-in-the-screen\">2. Ink Drying in the Screen<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Wait, Plastisol isn&#8217;t supposed to dry in the screen! But in a hot UK summer (yes, they happen!), low-grade inks can &#8220;body up&#8221; and become impossible to print.<br><strong>\u89e3\u6c7a\u7b56\uff1a<\/strong>&nbsp;Use&nbsp;Non-Blocking Printing ink. It stays stable in the screen for days but cures perfectly in the dryer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-dye-migration-on-polyesters\">3. Dye Migration on Polyesters<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Printing on football kits? If you use a cheap white, that red jersey will turn your white ink pink by tomorrow morning.<br><strong>\u89e3\u6c7a\u7b56\uff1a<\/strong>&nbsp;You need a dedicated blocker. Our&nbsp;Plastisol Ink Solutions&nbsp;include low-bleed bases that stop gas migration dead in its tracks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/plastisolink.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/How-UK-Screen-Printers-Reduce-Ink-Cost-Per-Print-with-Better-Plastisol-Ink2-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\u82f1\u56fd\u306e\u30b9\u30af\u30ea\u30fc\u30f3\u5370\u5237\u696d\u8005\u304c\u3001\u3088\u308a\u512a\u308c\u305f\u30d7\u30e9\u30b9\u30c1\u30be\u30eb\u30a4\u30f3\u30af\u3092\u4f7f\u7528\u3057\u3066\u5370\u5237\u3042\u305f\u308a\u306e\u30a4\u30f3\u30af\u30b3\u30b9\u30c8\u3092\u524a\u6e1b\u3059\u308b\u65b9\u6cd5\" class=\"wp-image-15469\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plastisolink.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/How-UK-Screen-Printers-Reduce-Ink-Cost-Per-Print-with-Better-Plastisol-Ink2-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/plastisolink.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/How-UK-Screen-Printers-Reduce-Ink-Cost-Per-Print-with-Better-Plastisol-Ink2-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/plastisolink.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/How-UK-Screen-Printers-Reduce-Ink-Cost-Per-Print-with-Better-Plastisol-Ink2-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/plastisolink.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/How-UK-Screen-Printers-Reduce-Ink-Cost-Per-Print-with-Better-Plastisol-Ink2-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/plastisolink.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/How-UK-Screen-Printers-Reduce-Ink-Cost-Per-Print-with-Better-Plastisol-Ink2.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"start-your-audit-the-3-bucket-challenge\">Start Your Audit: The 3-Bucket Challenge<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to prove this to yourself, I challenge you to a &#8220;3-Bucket Audit.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Buy one 5kg tub<\/strong>&nbsp;of our&nbsp;Wholesale Plastisol Ink.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pick your most common job<\/strong>&nbsp;(e.g., White on Black).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Track three things:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>How many shirts do you get out of the tub?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How many times did you have to clean the screen?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How many &#8220;seconds&#8221; (mispicks) did you have?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Every time I\u2019ve done this with a shop, the&nbsp;ECOPRINTINK&nbsp;bucket wins. Not because it\u2019s magic, but because it\u2019s engineered better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"summary-table-why-uk-printers-are-switching\">Summary Table: Why UK Printers are Switching<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>The Problem<\/td><td>The Cheap Ink Result<\/td><td>The ECOPRINTINK Result<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Rising Electricity<\/strong><\/td><td>Multiple flashes = High Cost<\/td><td>Wet-on-wet = Low Cost<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Labour Shortage<\/strong><\/td><td>Slow, thick ink = Less SPH<\/td><td>Creamy, fast ink = High SPH<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Quality Demands<\/strong><\/td><td>Heavy, plastic feel<\/td><td>Soft, retail-ready hand<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Compliance<\/strong><\/td><td>Risk of REACH fines<\/td><td>100% compliant &amp; Eco-friendly<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"faq-your-questions-answered\">FAQ: Your Questions Answered<\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list\">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1778397293929\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question\"><strong>Q1: Is Plastisol still better than Water-based for cost?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer\">\n\n<p>In the UK, absolutely. While water-based is great for some things, the energy required to evaporate water out of ink is significantly higher than the energy needed to cure\u00a0Plastisol Ink. Plus, Plastisol won\u2019t dry in your screen during a lunch break, reducing waste.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1778397304094\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question\"><strong>Q2: Can I mix ECOPRINTINK with my current brands?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer\">\n\n<p>While you\u00a0can\u00a0mix most plastisols, I don&#8217;t recommend it. You&#8217;ll dilute the high-quality pigments and additives that make our\u00a0Screen Printing Plastisol Ink\u00a0work so well. It\u2019s like putting budget petrol in a Ferrari.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1778397319965\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question\"><strong>Q3: Does the &#8220;PVC-Free&#8221; version print as well as the standard?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer\">\n\n<p>Ten years ago, I would have said no. Today? Our\u00a0PVC-Free Plastisol Ink\u00a0is nearly indistinguishable in performance. It\u2019s the future of the industry.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1778397330828\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question\"><strong>Q4: How do I get a &#8220;Gold&#8221; effect without the mess?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer\">\n\n<p>Standard gold powders are a nightmare. We suggest our\u00a0Gold Silkscreen Ink. It\u2019s pre-mixed, stable, and gives a brilliant shine without getting gold dust all over your shop floor.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1778397342109\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question\"><strong>Q5: What\u2019s the best way to store ink in a cold UK warehouse?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer\">\n\n<p>Plastisol loves a steady 20\u00b0C. If your shop gets cold at night, the ink will thicken. Give it a good &#8220;stir-to-thin&#8221; before you put it on the screen, or use one of our\u00a0Plastisol Ink Solutions\u00a0reducers to wake it up.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"final-thoughts-from-the-expert\">Final Thoughts from the Expert<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Look, I get it. Writing a big check for a pallet of ink feels painful. But as a&nbsp;Plastisol Ink Manufacturer, I\u2019m telling you: the ink is the cheapest part of your business, yet it has the biggest impact on your profit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you use better ink, you print faster. If you print faster, you save on labor and power. If you save on labor and power, you can out-compete the shop down the street.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ready to stop wasting money? Let\u2019s get some real ink in your screens.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Look, I get it. Writing a big check for a pallet of ink feels painful. But as a\u00a0Plastisol Ink Manufacturer, I\u2019m telling you: the ink is the cheapest part of your business, yet it has the biggest impact on your profit.<br \/>\nIf you use better ink, you print faster. If you print faster, you save on labor and power. If you save on labor and power, you can out-compete the shop down the street.<br \/>\nReady to stop wasting money? Let\u2019s get some real ink in your screens.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":15470,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"default","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"default","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[147],"class_list":["post-15467","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-screen-printing-guide","tag-plastisol-ink"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/plastisolink.us\/ja\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15467","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/plastisolink.us\/ja\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/plastisolink.us\/ja\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/plastisolink.us\/ja\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/10"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/plastisolink.us\/ja\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=15467"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/plastisolink.us\/ja\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15467\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":15530,"href":"https:\/\/plastisolink.us\/ja\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15467\/revisions\/15530"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/plastisolink.us\/ja\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/15470"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/plastisolink.us\/ja\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=15467"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/plastisolink.us\/ja\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=15467"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/plastisolink.us\/ja\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=15467"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}