Water-based screen printing uses eco-friendly inks formulated with water rather than PVC plasticizers. Because the ink vehicle is liquid water, the pigments soak directly into the cotton yarn fibers rather than sitting on top like plastisol. Once cured through a forced-air conveyor oven at 170°C, the water completely evaporates, leaving an exceptionally soft, breathable print that cannot crack or peel and feels completely weightless against the body.
Environmental and Tactile Advantages of Water-Based Inks
Water-based inks are the premier choice for eco-conscious fashion brands and baby apparel because they contain zero polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and zero toxic phthalates. When printed on white or heather cotton, you can run your hand across the graphic and feel nothing but soft, breathable cotton.
Unlike plastisol, which seals the fabric pores and causes sweat buildup in warm weather, water-based prints allow ambient air to flow directly through the graphic.
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