Rut Land User Guide

Users Guide
2005 Edition for Screen Printing Products
Rutland Plastic Technologies, Inc.

10021 Rodney Street Pineville, North Carolina 28134
Phone 704-553-0046 • Fax 704-552-6589
www.rutlandinc.com
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Table of Contents
Product Number Matrix……………………………………….6
SP Information Above and Beyond……………..…………....7
Rutland Ink Systems
M2 Mixing System……………………………….….8
CB Color Booster Mixing System…………….….….9
HD High Density Mixing System…………………..11
HS Hot Split Transfer Ink Mixing System……..…..13
NX Spand-E-Sol Mixing System…………………..14
MA All Purpose Series……………………………...16
MC 4 Color Process………………………………...17
MH High Opacity………………………………..….20
ML Low Bleed……………………………………...21
Specialty Inks………………………………………...22
Specialty Viscosity Modifiers, Additives & Bases…..24
White Ink Consolidation……………………………..25
Existing/New Inks…………………….……………..26
White Ink
Black Ink
Gel Ink
Base Ink
Series Ink
Systems Ink
Printing with Plastisol Screen Inks……………………….....30
Technical Terms………………………………….….30
Print Testing………………………………………...36
Printing Problems/Solutions………………………....38
Color Matching………………………………...…….42
Ink Room Guide, Equipment & Supplies…………....43
Ink Pumps……………………………………………43
5 Gallon Hand Pumps
55 Gallon Stick Pumps
Software and Sample Kits……………………………44
Ink Room Software………………………………..44
M2000 Ink Management Software
Ink Sample Kits………………………………………44
Where Rutland is located and distributes to ………………...49
Rutland Product Number Matrix
M2-1 440-01
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Rutland Ink Series Color Manufacturing Formula Packaging Code
CB Color Booster 0 Neutrals/Bases 01 = 1 gallon
HD High Density 1 Violet 02 = 4 gallon case
HS Hot Split 2 Blue 03 = 5 gallon pail
M2 M2 Mixing System 3 Green 04 = 30 gallon fiber
MA All Purpose 4 Yellow 05 = 55 gallon fiber
MC Four Color Process 5 Orange 08 = 55 gallon steel
MH High Opacity 6 Red 20 = 250 gallon tote
ML Low Bleed 7 Brown = 48 1 gal. pallet
NM Nylon Mesh Mixing System 8 Black = 24 5 gal. pallet
NX Spand-E-Sol Mixing System 9 White 09 = Quarts
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Screen Print Information Above and Beyond
Proper Mixing of Color Boosters

Color Boosters (CBs) are a very high concentration of pigments with binder added to
assist in proper fusion of the product when mixed with the Rutland base plastisols.
As the CBs are stored, some small amount of phase separation may occur. Phase
separation is defined as liquid on the surface of the plastisol. This is normal in highly
plasticized systems, however, since CBs are highly loaded with pigments, where slight
differences could cause color shift, we strongly suggest stirring the Color Boosters
completely just before each use or at least once a week. This will keep the pigment
strength consistent and allow you to produce more consistent colors.
Stirring can be accomplished by hand in quarts and gallons and by a mechanical mixer
for 5-gallon pails. (A turnabout, a drill mixer, shaker, etc).
Screen Inks Shelf Life

The shelf life policy for Rutland Screen Print Ink Plastisol is 18 months from the
packaged date when stored at temperatures between 65°F and 95°F (18°C /35°C).
The packaged date appears with the bar code on the container label. It is recommended
that the plastisol is consumed using a First In First Out (FIFO) inventory system.
Generally, Plastisols will be printable much longer if proper storage is followed.
Small Batch and Non-Standard Products Pricing

Please find below the format used when pricing non-standard (products not listed in
this guide) made in our Small Batch Mixing Department in total quantity of less than 30
Gallons of one product, and also for non-standard products made in quantity of 30
gallons or more per one product.
Small Batch-All products are sold only in 5-gallon pails (no ones or quarts). Note that
the total amount of ink packaged in the pails is often less than 5 gallon (Approximately
10% less) due to the need for mixing room, however, product will be sold as a full 5-
gallon container.
Price is determined by establishing a list price for the product at the one-gallon pail price.
Overages or Shortages of Custom Mixed Inks

Due to making adjustments to batches of custom products, we have slight overages or
shortages after the batch is packaged. These variances end up being a partial pail of
product. As we have no outlet for partial pails and a custom product may not be
reordered, we will ship all overages to the customer who ordered the product. Also we
will ship short if we have a shortage. This could amount to plus or minus 10% of the
original order amount. The overage product will be packaged in the appropriate
container and billed for the nearest gallon quantity.
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Example: An order of 6-5 gallons of a custom product yields 33 total gallons, the extra
3 gallons will be packaged in 3-1 gallon pails and we will bill for 33 gallons at the 30
gallon list price for that particular product.)
Screen Print Ink Lead Times

Stock Items: (Items from Rutland’s Price List not listed as Specialty Products)
Less than truckload 5 Work Days

Truck loads (greater 20,000 lbs.) 10 Work Days
Express Shipments Next Work Day (as inventory allows)
Specialty Inks 10 Work Days
Nonstandard Products 10 Work Days
Note: Orders that are mixtures of Stock and non-stock will have the longer lead-time or a separate order.
Our Most Popular Product

M2 Plastisol Ink Mixing System
Description - The M2 ink mixing system is an economical, high performance low-tack

plastisol color mixing system for 100% cotton light or dark fabrics. It also
works great with the use of a low bleed underlay white when printed on dark,
50/50 polyester/cotton blends. All 19 primary ink colors are PANTONE®
licensed. By using the M2 system, you’ll notice a reduction in ink costs and
an increase in production speeds.
Application - Print directly onto 100% cotton white, light, and dark fabrics. Apply a low
bleed white underlay when printing on 50/50 polyester/cotton blends, flash
dry, then print M2 colors on top. Mix desired PANTONE ® formulas by
weight, then print. For cost savings, extend colors as much as 30% when
printing on white fabric.
Substrate - 100% cotton white and dark fabrics
Screen Mesh -- 86-355 m.c./in. (34-140 m.c./c.m.)
Squeegee - 80 durometer
Stencil - Direct, indirect, capillary film
Modification - M0-0001 Viscosity Reducer, NA-0005 Curable Thinner, MS- 0000

Primer Clear and NA-0839 S.H.A.P.E.
Wash Up – Non-hazardous screen washes
Fusion - 320°F / 160 °C
MSDS – See Below
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Special Notes - Plastisols are thermoplastic, requiring heat for fusion. Test print an area
of fabric for crock fastness. IF the color rubs off on a white cloth, adjust oven
temperature and /or dwell time until the cloth wipes clean. Stir pastisol prior
to printing. Do not dry clean. Do not use bleach. See technical data sheet for
more complete information.
100% 50/50 Nylon Low Bleed 100% Lycra/

Cotton Cotton/Polyester Mesh Underlay Polyester Spandex
C CP NM LBU P LS
Features
MSDS
Produce No. Description Opacity Low Bleed Substrates
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M2-1440 Violet 1 H C, LBU
M2-2441 Blue #1 1 H C, LBU
M2-2442 Blue #2 1 H C, LBU
M2-2443 Marine 1 H C, LBU
M2-3443 Green 1 H C, LBU
M2-4449 Yellow 1 H C, LBU
M2-6446 Scarlet 1 H C, LBU
M2-6447 Red 1 H C, LBU
M2-8394 Black 1 H C, LBU
M2-9000 LB White 1 H ■ C, LBU, CP
M2-9256 Mixing White 1 H C, LBU
M2-1017 Fluorescent Magenta 1 H C, LBU
M2-1037 Fluorescent Violet 1 H C, LBU
M2-2065 Fluorescent Blue 1 H C, LBU
M2-3033 Fluorescent Green 1 H C, LBU
M2-4037 Fluorescent Yellow 1 H C, LBU
M2-4041 Fluorescent Lemon 1 H C, LBU
M2-5018 Fluorescent Orange 1 H C, LBU
M2-6055 Fluorescent Pink 1 H C, LBU
M2-6056 Fluorescent Red 1 H C, LBU
M2-0063 Extender Base 1 H C, LBU
Opacity: (H) High, (M) Medium or (L) Low
CB Color Booster Plastisol Mixing System

Brighter, More Vibrant Colors
Description – The CB Color Booster system consists of 19 user friendly colors

concentrates to developed to strengthen and enhance colors, print safer, and
create consistent matches in all Rutland Base ink systems by mixing color
shades without fear of affecting fusion. The Color Booster mixing system will
also create more than 5000 popular colors in a variety of product series.
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Simply follow the formulations provided in Rutland’s CB Guide Book or Ink
Managment software programs and use the appropriate base to create, HS,
MA, MH, ML, MS, NC, NG, NM, NP, and NX series inks.
Application – See application specification of the selected Rutland ink series. See the
corresponding technical data sheet listed in the Rutland Technical Data
brochure.
MSDS – See Below. When mixing Color Booster with other bases, use the MSDS #
listed for the Base below.
Special Notes – Polyester (P) and cotton/polyester (CP) substrate are difficult to block
dye migration and should be tested prior to production to ensure proper bleed
resistance.
Substrate Materials

C CP NM LBU P LS
Recommended Bases
Maximum
Ink Product MSDS CB Ink Series
Description Effect Substrate
Series Number # To Base Page #
Ratio
Extender All
MA M2-0063 1 30:70 36 C, LBU
Base Purpose
Hot Split
HS HS-0153 1 50:50 Hot Split 33 C
Base
High
MH MH-0538 Opaque Base 1 50:50 41 C, LBU
Opacity
Soft
MS MS-0000 Primer Clear 1 50:50 44 C
Hand
LB Jersey Low
ML ML-0749 4 30:70 42 C, CP, P
Clear Bleed
Spand-E-
NX NX-0031 Spand-E-Sol 5 30:70 34 C, NM, LS
Sol
NG NG-0026 Therm-o-line 1 30:70 Goop 43 C, NM, LBU
Nylon
NM NM-0053 Clear 1 50:50 45 C, NM
Mesh
Puff
NP NP-0004 Puff Base 3 50:50 45 C, LBU
Color
Glow in
ND ND-3101 Luminescent 8 10:90 44 C, LBU
Dark
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Features
MSDS
Produce No. Description Opacity Low Bleed Substrates
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CB-1440 Violet 1 H See Select Ink Series Above C, LBU
CB-2441 Blue #1 1 H See Select Ink Series Above C, LBU
CB-2442 Blue #2 1 H See Select Ink Series Above C, LBU
CB-2443 Marine 1 H See Select Ink Series Above C, LBU
CB-3443 Green 1 H See Select Ink Series Above C, LBU
CB-4449 Yellow 1 H See Select Ink Series Above C, LBU
CB-6446 Scarlet 1 H See Select Ink Series Above C, LBU
CB-6447 Red 1 H See Select Ink Series Above C, LBU
CB-8394 Black 1 H See Select Ink Series Above C, LBU
CB-9256 White 1 H See Select Ink Series Above C, LBU
CB-1017 Fluorescent Magenta 1 H See Select Ink Series Above C, LBU
CB-1037 Fluorescent Violet 1 H See Select Ink Series Above C, LBU
CB-2065 Fluorescent Blue 1 H See Select Ink Series Above C, LBU
CB-3033 Fluorescent Green 1 H See Select Ink Series Above C, LBU
CB-4037 Fluorescent Yellow 1 H See Select Ink Series Above C, LBU
CB-4041 Fluorescent Lemon 1 H See Select Ink Series Above C, LBU
CB-5018 Fluorescent Orange 1 H See Select Ink Series Above C, LBU
CB-6055 Fluorescent Pink 1 H See Select Ink Series Above C, LBU
CB-6056 Fluorescent Red 1 H See Select Ink Series Above C, LBU
HD High Density Plastisol Ink Mixing System

The 3D Prints
Description –HD High Density inks consist of 19 fusible primary colors and one clear
that can be used as a stand-alone ink or as a mixing system. The high
viscosity/high opaque product allows for sharp edge detail printing which
offers a 3-dimensional appearance when printing through thick stencil
capillary film, and/or direct and indirect emulsions. The high density mixing
system will also create more than 5000 popular colors by simply using the
formulas provided in our Ink Managment software. You simply substitute
each M2 primary color with the corresponding HD primary color. See
individual technical data sheet for more complete information.
Application – Print directly onto garment thru thick film to achieve a 3D effect.
Substrate – 100% cotton or low bleed underlay
Stencil – Direct, indirect, capillary (50-200 micron)
Modification – Viscosity may be adjusted with standard M2 primaries.
Wash Up – Non-hazardous screen washes.
Fusion - 320ºF (160ºC) – see technical sheet for specifics
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MSDA – See Below.
Special Notes – Plastisols are thermoplastic, requiring heat for fusion. Test print an area
more complete information. HD inks require longer dryer time to get a proper
cure.
Substrate Material

C CP NM LBU P LS
Features
MSDS
Produce No. Description Opacity Substrates
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HD-0138 Clear 5 L C, LBU
HD-1440 Violet 1 H C, LBU
HD-2441 Blue #1 1 H C, LBU
HD-2442 Blue #2 1 H C, LBU
HD-2443 Marine 1 H C, LBU
HD-3443 Green 1 H C, LBU
HD-4449 Yellow 1 H C, LBU
HD-6446 Scarlet 1 H C, LBU
HD-6447 Red 1 H C, LBU
HD-8394 Black 1 H C, LBU
HD-9256 White 1 H C, LBU
HD-1017 Fluorescent Magenta 1 H C, LBU
HD-1037 Fluorescent Violet 1 H C, LBU
HD-2065 Fluorescent Blue 1 H C, LBU
HD-3033 Fluorescent Green 1 H C, LBU
HD-4037 Fluorescent Yellow 1 H C, LBU
HD-4041 Fluorescent Lemon 1 H C, LBU
HD-5018 Fluorescent Orange 1 H C, LBU
HD-6055 Fluorescent Pink 1 H C, LBU
HD-6056 Fluorescent Red 1 H C, LBU
HD-0239 Glass Clear 1 L C, LBU
HD-0244 Clear Adhesive 1 L C, LBU
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HS Hot Split Transfer Plastisol Ink System
Faster, Smoother Transfers
Description – HS Split inks are formulated for hot split transfer applications. HS inks are
creamy in addition to having a low tack and short body that allows for easy
printing and high production speeds. Like our M2 and Color Booster systems,
HS inks are available in 19 primary ink colors and base that permit mixing
colors as needed, as well as a Color Booster and base system. This product
produces a very opaque, easy splitting smooth print every time.
Application – Print directly on to transfer paper and gel the ink at 220º- 250ºF/105º-
120ºC
Substrate – 100% cotton fabrics
Screen Mesh – White fabrics use 156 m.c./in. (62m.c./c.m.) for softer hand. Dark fabrics
use 86 m.c./in. (34 m.c./c.m.) for maximum opacity.
Stencil – Direct, indirect, capillary
Modification - M00001 Viscosity Reducer, NA0005 Curable Thinner, MS0000 Primer

Clear and NA0839 S.H.A.P.E.
Wash Up – Non-hazardous screen washes
Fusion – Transfer prints at 360º-380ºF (182º-193ºC) for 8 to 12 seconds
MSDS – See Below
Substrate Materials
C CP NM LBU P LS
Features
Produce No. Description MSDS Opacity Mixing Substrate
# System
HS-0148 Clear 1 L C
HS-1440 Violet 1 H ■ C
HS-2441 Blue #1 1 H ■ C
HS-2442 Blue #2 1 H ■ C
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Produce No. Description MSDS Opacity Mixing Substrate
# System
HS-2443 Marine 1 H ■ C
HS-3443 Green 1 H ■ C
HS-4449 Yellow 1 H ■ C
HS-6446 Scarlet 1 H ■ C
HS-6447 Red 1 H ■ C
HS-8394 Black 1 H ■ C
HS-9256 Mixing White 1 H ■ C
HS-9026 High Opacity White 1 H ■ C
HS-9031 Litho White 1 H
HS-1017 Fluorescent Magenta 1 H ■ C
HS-1037 Fluorescent Violet 1 H ■ C
HS-2065 Fluorescent Blue 1 H ■ C
HS-3033 Fluorescent Green 1 H ■ C
HS-4037 Fluorescent Yellow 1 H ■ C
HS-4041 Fluorescent Lemon 1 H ■ C
HS-5018 Fluorescent Orange 1 H ■ C
HS-6055 Fluorescent Pink 1 H ■ C
HS-6056 Fluorescent Red 1 H ■ C
HS-2700 HS Process Cyan 1 L C
HS-4315 HS Process Yellow 1 L C
HS-6335 HS Process Magenta 1 L C
HS-8002 HS Process Black 1 L C
NX Spand-E-Sol Plastisol Ink Mixing System

Stretches with the Fabric
Description – NX Spand-E-Sol is a press-ready plastisol designed with excellent stretch

and adhesion characteristics to print fabric such as Lycra/Spandex. The ink
series has a creamy consistency, low tack and short body allowing for easy
printing and high production speeds.
Application – Print directly onto Lycra/Spandex
Substrate – Lycra/Spandex, 100% cotton
Screen Mesh – 86 m.c./in. (34 m.c./cm.)
Stencil – Direct, indirect, capillary film
Modification – M00001 Viscosity Reducer, NA0005 Curable Thinner
Wash Up - Non-hazardous screen washes
Fusion - 320ºF /160ºC for maximum stretch. May also be cured at 275ºF(135ºC) when
printed on non-stretch fabrics such as heat sensitive fabrics.
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MSDS – See Below
Substrate Materials

C CP NM LBU P LS
Features
MSDS
Produce No. Description Opacity Substrates
#
NX-0131 Clear 5 L C, NM, LS
NX-1440 Violet 5 M C, NM, LS
NX-2441 Blue #1 5 M C, NM, LS
NX-2442 Blue #2 5 M C, NM, LS
NX-2443 Marine 5 M C, NM, LS
NX-3443 Green 5 M C, NM, LS
NX-4449 Yellow 5 M C, NM, LS
NX-6446 Scarlet 5 M C, NM, LS
NX-6447 Red 5 M C, NM, LS
NX-8394 Black 5 M C, NM, LS
NX-9003 White 5 M C, NM, LS
NX-1017 Fluorescent Magenta 5 M C, NM, LS
NX-1037 Fluorescent Violet 5 M C, NM, LS
NX-2065 Fluorescent Blue 5 M C, NM, LS
NX-3033 Fluorescent Green 5 M C, NM, LS
NX-4037 Fluorescent Yellow 5 M C, NM, LS
NX-4041 Fluorescent Lemon 5 M C, NM, LS
NX-5018 Fluorescent Orange 5 M C, NM, LS
NX-6055 Fluorescent Pink 5 M C, NM, LS
NX-6056 Fluorescent Red 5 M C, NM, LS
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MA All Purpose Plastisol Ink Series
Ready-to-use Colors
Description – MA series is formulated as an economical press-ready plastisol for direct
printing on 100% cotton polyester/cotton white fabrics. The MA series was designed for
maximum print speed with no ink build-up on the back of the screens when printing wet-
on-wet.
Application – Apply a first down, opaque white underlay when printing on dark 100%
cotton and a low bleed white underlay when printing on dark polyester/cotton fabrics.
Substrate – 100% cotton white fabrics
Screen Mesh – 230 m.c./in. (90 m.c./cm.)
Stencil – Direct. Indirect, capillary film

Fusion - 320ºF /160ºC
MSDS – See Below
Substrate Materials

C CP NM LBU P LS
Features
Produce No. Description MSDS Opacity Substrates
#
MA-0730 Grey 1 L C, LBU
MA-1211 Pantone 266C 1 L C, LBU
MA-1569 Purple 1 L C, LBU
MA-2251 Pantone 286C 1 L C, LBU
MA-2404 Light Navy 1 L C, LBU
MA-2406 Navy 1 L C, LBU
MA-2449 Lt. Royal 1 L C, LBU
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Produce No. Description MSDS Opacity Substrates
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MA-2454 Ultramarine 1 L C, LBU
MA-2499 Turquoise 1 L C, LBU
MA-2583 Peacock 1 L C, LBU
MA-2589 Light Blue 1 L C, LBU
MA-3403 Dallas Green 1 L C, LBU
MA-3408 Kelly 1 L C, LBU
MA-4151 Mellon Gold 1 L C, LBU
MA-4220 Mustard 1 L C, LBU
MA-4395 Gold 1 L C, LBU
MA-4486 Lemon Yellow 1 L C, LBU
MA-4487 Medium Yellow 1 L C, LBU
MA-5534 Orange 1 L C, LBU
MA-6230 Red 1 L C, LBU
MA-6267 Magenta 1 L C, LBU
MA-6397 Dark Maroon 1 L C, LBU
MA-6400 Scarlet 1 L C, LBU
MA-6559 Maroon 1 L C, LBU
MA-6772 Bright Red 1 L C, LBU
MA-6889 A Red 1 L C, LBU
MA-7494 Brown 1 L C, LBU
MA-7574 Dark Brown 1 L C, LBU
MA-8394 Black 1 L C, LBU
MC Four Color Process Plastisol Ink Series

Four Color Process Printing
Description – MC Four Color Process plastisols are transparent, intense primary colors
designed specifically for four-color process printing onto white 100% cotton fabrics. The
yellow, magenta, and cyan have been enhanced to achieve maximum color range, which
decreases the need for spot colors. MC is available in standard and triple strengths.
Application – Print MC Four Color plastisol straight from the container. You should
order standard strength when printing through 305 mc/in mesh screen and triple strength
when printing through a 35 mc/in mesh screen.
Substrate – 100% cotton white fabric
Screen Mesh – 305-355 m.c./in. (120-140 m.c./cm.)
Modification - MC0125 extender base
Fusion – 320ºF /160ºC
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MSDS – See Below
temperature and /or dwell time until the cloth wipes clean. Stir pastisol prior to printing.
Do not dry clean. Do not use bleach. See technical data sheet for more complete
information.
Photo Shop Values - Tristimulus Values for Photoshop (D65/2 degrees) Mesh 305
m.c./inch (140 m.c./centimeter).
Choose File>Color Setting>Printing Inks Setup. For ink colors, choose
Custom.
Triple Strength MC Standard Strength MC

Color Y X Y Y X Y
C 16.03 .1680 .1869 27.93 .1811 .2186
M 18.46 .4406 .2402 27.58 .3759 .2169
Y 74.36 .4175 .4905 75.59 .4130 .4923
MY 23.30 .5356 .3511 31.43 .5053 .3708
CY 15.82 .2428 .4916 28.05 .2740 .5118
CM 5.62 .2528 .1769 11.86 .2355 .1642
CMY 9.39 .3680 .3716 16.73 .3654 .4000
W 89.78 .3150 .3323 89.78 .3150 .3323
K 6.55 .3147 .3296 6.55 .3147 .3196
Features
Suggested Art
MSDS Color Color
Produce No. Description Angle 30º
# Strength Gamut
Differential
MC-0125 Process Extender 1 S N/A N/A
MC-2042 Process Cyan 1 S 22.5º Max
MC-2265 TS Process Cyan 1 T 22.5º Max
MC-4026 Process Yellow 1 S 82.5º Max
MC-4265 TS Process Yellow 1 T 82.5º Max
MC-6039 Process Magenta 1 S 52.5º Max
MC-6265 TS Process Magenta 1 T 52.5º Max
MC-8002 Process Black 1 S 82.5º N/A
MC-9030 TS Process Black 1 S 82.5º N/A
Color Strength: (S) Standard, (T) Triple
Printing in Four-Color Process

Process printing is not difficult. It’s just like any other type of color matching, and
requires the same adherence to standards to obtain maximum quality and quick results.
The recommended supplies for process printing include:
• Self-tensioning high-tension frames, to stabilize mesh tension for fine detail
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• Calibrate and level printing head and surface
• Color separations and color key (essential) provided by a source familiar with
textile printing
• 65 line, 355 mc/in (140 mc/cm) screens – although 305 mesh screens (120
mc/cm) may be used for inks extended with S.H.A.P.E.
• Capillary film
• Sharp-edge squeegee, 65 to 70 durometer
Mix simulated Process Colors from the M2 Mixing System
For 65 line, 355 mesh screens the recommended process color mixtures are as
follows:
Yellow = 90 parts S.H.A.P.E. + 10 parts M2 Yellow
Magenta = 90 parts S.H.A.P.E. + 10 parts M2 Red
Cyan = 90 parts S.H.A.P.E. + 10 parts M2 Blue 1
Black = 50 parts S.H.A.P.E. + 50 parts M2 Black
For 65 line, 305 mesh screens the recommended process color mixtures are:
Yellow = 96 parts S.H.A.P.E. + 4 parts M2 Yellow
Magenta = 96 parts S.H.A.P.E. + 4 parts M2 Red
Cyan = 96 parts S.H.A.P.E. + 4 parts M2 Blue 1
Black = 50 parts S.H.A.P.E. + 50 parts M2 Black
Alternatively, the following press-ready colors may be used in lieu of mixing:

Yellow = MC4026 Process Yellow or MC4265 Triple Strength Process Yellow
Magenta = MC6039 Process Magenta or MC6265 Triple Strength Process Magenta
Cyan = MC2042 Process Cyan or MC2265 Triple Strength Process Cyan
Black = MC8002 Process Black
Recommended Steps
1. Set the machine pressure so that the ink covers the fibers well; once set, do not
adjust the pressure, as this will alter the final shades.
2. Print each of the four colors separately, preferably on the same type of cloth to be
used in production. If each color appears strong and vibrant, proceed to the next
step.
3. Print Yellow and Magenta together and evaluate the resulting orange tones
against the color key provided by the separator. If the oranges are too yellow, add
S.H.A.P.E. to the Yellow to weaken it; if too red, add S.H.A.P.E. to the Magenta.
4. Print Magenta and Cyan together and evaluate the resulting purple tones against
the color key. If the purples are too red, add S.H.A.P.E. to the Magenta to
weaken it; if too blue, add S.H.A.P.E. to the Cyan.
5. Print Yellow and Cyan together and evaluate the resulting green tones against the
color key. If the greens are too yellow, add S.H.A.P.E. to the Yellow to weaken
it; if too blue, add S.H.A.P.E. to the Cyan.
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6. Now print all four colors together and evaluate the result against the color key.
Use the key’s color bar as the final color control.
7. Once the color key has been matched, begin production. Keep the set-up stable.
Increasing or decreasing squeegee pressure or the number of strokes, for example,
will change a color’s value and alter the overall print to a perhaps unacceptable
degree. Consistency is essential.
8. Keep a shirt handy from the beginning of the run to use as a barometer to keep the
color and print quality consistent.
MH High Opacity Plasticol Ink Series

True Colors on Dark Cotton Fabrics
Description – MH series is a press-ready plastisol for printing on dark 100% cotton

fabrics. The formula is tack free for fast, easy application and printing on
automatic and manual presses
Application – Print on dark 100% cotton fabrics straight from the container. Apply a
first down, opaque white low bleed underlay when printing on dark
polyester/cotton fabrics.
Substrate – 100% cotton dark fabrics or a low bleed underlay
Screen Mesh – 86-305 m.c./in. (34-120 m.c./cm.)

MSDS – See Below
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Features
MSDS
Produce No. Description
#
MH-1211 Pantone 266C 1
MH-2251 Pantone 286C 1
MH-2609 Blue 1
MH-2768 Bright Blue 1
MH-4169 Yellow 109C 1
MH-4220 Mustard 1
MH-6230 Red 1
MH-6267 Magenta 1
MH-6270 Fiery Red 1
MH-6279 Red 485C 1
MH-7079 Brown 499C 1
MH-8010 High Black 1
MH-8394 High Opacity Black 1
MH-8395 Duotone Black 1
MH-7099 Cepia Tone Black 1
ML Low Bleed Pastisol Ink Series

Dark Poly/Cotton Fabrics with Bright Prints
Description – MLlow bleed plastisols are press-ready for printing on dark 50/50
polyester/cotton fabrics. The formulation exhibits excellent bleed resistance
and high opacity when printing directly onto 50/50 polyester substrates
without use of an underlay.
Application – To achieve maximum coverage and bleed resistance, we recommend a

white underlay, printed through an 86 m.c./in. (34 m.c./cm.).
Substrate –50/50 polyester/cotton dark fabric
Screen Mesh - 86 m.c./in. (34 m.c./cm.)
Modification – not recommended
MSDS – See Below
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more complete information. Fabrics should be tested before printing, as bleed
resistance can vary with dye and finish types used.
Features Features
MSDS Produce No. Description MSDS
Produce No. Description
# #
ML-0730 Gray 4 ML-6400 Orange 4
ML-1569 Purple 4 ML-6772 Scarlet 4
ML-2406 Navy 4 ML-6889 Bright Red 4
ML-3403 Dallas Green 4 ML-9540 A Red 4
ML-3408 Kelly Green 4 ML-9230 Brite White 4
ML-4204 Gold 4 ML-9230 Maximum White 4
ML-4611 Yellow 4 ML-9250 Supreme White 4
ML-4769 Bright Gold 4 ML-9749 LB Jersey White 4
ML-5534 Orange 4 ML-0794 Low Bleed Base 4
Special Effects Screen Print Plasticol Inks

Special Inks For Special Prints
Description – These press-ready plastisol inks were specially formulated to allow textile
screen printing the ability to create unique special effects with their designs.
For additional information, please refer to the Rutland Technical Data
Brochure.
Wash Up – Non-hazardous screen wash
Special Notes – These products each have unique and different methods of application to
achieve a variety or effects. Please contact your local Rutland Distributors or
Rutland technical center for specifics
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Features
Product Description MSDS Special Underlay Opacity Low Screen
No. (Color) # Effect Bleed Mesh/Inch
(Metric)
RC-0179 Reflective 1 Reflective H 86 m.c./in
Silver (34 m.c./cm.)
NB-0413 Sand Blast 29 Adhesive H 86 m.c./in
Resist to glass (34 m.c./cm.)
PP-8020 Black Glove Glove Dot L 86 m.c./in
Dot (34 m.c./cm.)
Compound
NG-0165 Flock 1A Printing L 86 m.c./in
Adhesive Paper (34 m.c./cm.)
(Paper) Sustrate
NH-4060 24KT Gold 1 Jewel H 86 m.c./in
Tone (34 m.c./cm.)
NP-8000 Black 3 Puff H 60 m.c./in
(24 m.c./cm.)
NP-9001 White 3 Puff H 60 m.c./in
(24 m.c./cm.)
NU-9500 White 3 Suede H 140 m.c./in
(55 m.c./cm.)
RF-0100 Gray 1 Reflective L 86 m.c./in
(34 m.c./cm.)
RM-0132 Reflective 5 Reflective H 86 m.c./in
Base Base (34 m.c./cm.)
RM-0200 Gray 5 Reflective H 86 m.c./in
(34 m.c./cm.)
NG-0026 Therm-o-lone 1 Goop L 86 m.c./in
Clear Clear (34 m.c./cm.)
MP-0137 Sponge Puff 3 Soft Puff LB H 60 m.c./in
White (24 m.c./cm.)
MP-0139 Mock Flock 3 Puff/Flock LB H 86 m.c./in
White (34 m.c./cm.)
NG-0781 Metallic 1 Metallic H 86 m.c./in
Silver (34 m.c./cm.)
NG-4779 Gold 1 Metallic H 86 m.c./in
(34 m.c./cm.)
NH-0050 Silver 1 Jewel H 86 m.c./in
Tone (34 m.c./cm.)
NH-4050 Topaz 1 Jewel H 86 m.c./in
Tone (34 m.c./cm.)
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Features
Product Description Special Low Screen Mesh/Inch
MSDS # Underlay Opacity
No. (Color) Effect Bleed (Metric)
Clear LB 40 m.c./in
NA-0008 Crystalina 1 L
Sparkle White (16 m.c./cm.)
Pearly 86 m.c./in
NA-0028 Pearlescent 8 L
Base (34 m.c./cm.)
33T m.c./in
NA-0468 Sparkle Silver 1 Glitter L
(13 m.c./cm.)
33T m.c./in
NA-4467 Sparkle Gold 1 Glitter L
(13 m.c./cm.)
Glitter
NA-0623 Clear 1 L Full Range
Base
Corona 86 m.c./in
NA-1975 1 Fluorescent L
Magenta (34 m.c./cm.)
Lite Green Glow in 86 m.c./in
ND-3101 8 L
Base Dark (34 m.c./cm.)
Specialty Viscosity Modifiers/Additives and Bases

Thicker, Thinner, and Everything in Between
Description – These specialty viscosity modifiers, additives, and bases were formulated
to work with the Rutland screen print ink series to allow the textile screen
printer to adjust out inks to meet specific application needs.
Application – Refer to the specific ink series in this brochure and the Rutland Technical
Data Brochure
MSDS – See Below
Features
Product No. Description MSDS Max Base/ Curable Special Effect

# Usage Additive
By Wt.
HS-0153 Hot Split Base 1 95% B ■ Hot Split
HS-0148 H.S. Process Clear 1 100% B ■ 4-color process transfer
M0-0015 Dulling Paste 3 2% A Eliminate Gloss
M0-0015 Dulling Paste 3 10% A Suede
M0-0001 Reducer 53 1% A Thinner
M0-0010 Thickener 54 1% A Thickening
M0-0012 De-tack 56 1% A Thinning
M0-0333 Thickener (liquid) 55 2% A Thickening
M0-0004 Liquid Thinner 55 1% A Thinner
M2-0063 Extender 1 95% B ■ Extending
MH-0538 Opaque Base 1 95% B ■ Color Booster Base
ML-0749 Jersey Base 4 95% B ■ Low Bleed & Base
M0-0023 Flame Retardant 57 10% A Flame Resistant
MS-0000 Primer Clear 1 95% B ■ Extending & CB Base
NA-0005 Curable Thinner 1 70% A ■ Thinning
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Product No. Description MSDS Max Base/ Curable Special Effect
# Usage Additive
By Wt.
NA-0839 Shape 1 95% B ■ Extending
NA-0840 Clear Shape 1 95% B ■ Extending
NG-0026 Therm-o-line Clear 1 95% B ■ Goop, Flock & Foil –
Adhesive Nylon Mesh
NP-0004 Natural Base Puff 3 75% B ■ Puff
NP-0055 Puff Additive 3 15% A Puff
NU-0500 Suede Natural 3 50% B ■ Suede
NX-0031 Spand-E-Sol Clear 5 95% B ■ Extending
ML-9201 LB White Thinner 4 30% A ■ Thinning Low Bleed
TC-0195 Top Coat Super 7 1% B ■ Super High Gloss
Clear
MS-0000 Primer Clear 1 B ■ Extending & Thinner
TC-0190 Top Coat Clear 7 1% A Wet Look
M0-0009 Quick Flash 3 10% A ■ Speed Flash Cure
Additive
MG-0220 Flock Base B ■
M0-0022 Tack Free Additive 5% A Low Hot Tack
MZ-0001 Fiber Bond 7.5% A Promote Adhesion
White Ink Consolidation

Issue: White Ink Consolidation
In an effort to reduce product confusion with our customers, we have begun a program to
eliminate obsolete inks and merge like products. The goal of this program is to provide
our customers and distributor/partners a more focused product line without eliminating
the requirements of the Textile Screen Printer. Below is the initial product consolidation
list of white inks, along with RECOMMENDED alternative products.
Discontinued Color Recommended Color

White Item Description Alternative Description
White Product
ML9577 LB FF White ML9631 HO LB FF Pure White
MH9090 N BL White ML9240 Snap White
ML9033 Screentec White ML9240 Snap White
NC9077 White Glass Coating Made to Order
MP9302 Dura Puff White NP9001 LB White Puff
TP 9040 Plax HO 180 HO LB White ML9240 Snap White
ML9111 LB Tech Free White ML9631 HO LB FF Pure White
NH 9474 HO White ML9240 Snap White
NP9000 White Pro Puff NP9001 LB White Puff
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Discontinued Color Recommended Color
White Item Description Alternative Description
White Product
MR9028 FR LB Tack Free White Made to Order
ML9020 HO LB FF Pure White ML 9240 Snap White
NM9050 Special Mesh White NM9474 NMSS White
NW9474 BW White Made to Order
NT9200 HO LT White NX9003 Spand-E-Sol White
NR9960 FR White MR9256 MR White
NP9900 Low Bleed Pure White Puff NP9001 LB White Puff
NP9016 RP 9000 White Puff NP9001 LB White Puff
NH9770 HO White ML9240 Snap White
NH9015 Winter White ML9240 Snap White
NA9410 AP White ML9600 Soft White
MS9400 MS Soft White M29256 M2 White
ML9233 Melmarc White ML9240 Snap White
MH9021 Promo White ML9240 Snap White
M29020 M2 White M29256 M2 White
M29012 TSI White M29256 M2 White7
Existing/New Whites:
Product Number Color Description Product Number Color Description

MH9600 Soft White ML9051 Dyno White
NM9036 American White ML9054 Skylar White
ML9230 LB FF Maximum White MH9057 Core White
ML9240 Snap White MH9404 Halo White
ML9241 Miracle White MH9056 Chino White
ML9540 Bright White ML9232 Maximum Plus White
ML9250 Supreme White MH9402 Gem White
ML9749 Jersey White MH9053 Flex White
Existing/New Blacks:
Product Number Color Description

FX 8030 Pitch Black
FX 8033 Solid Black
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Existing/New Gels:
Product # Description
LX 0223 Gel Clear
HG 0280 Super Gel
HG 0186 Sparkle Gel
HG 0185 Pearl Gel
HG 0180 Ultra Gel
HG 0182 Silver Gel
HG 4229 Gold Gel
Existing/New Bases:
Product Number Color Description Product Number Color Description

MV0235 Meteor Base MH0540 V.O. Base
MA0221 Glitter Base MP0137 Sponge Puff Base
MP0231 Blister Base NU0208 SS Suede Base
MA0250 Chino Base CP0107 LF Rug Base
MH0538 Opaque Base MA0209 Sparkle Base
MV0246 Shatter Base ML0749 Jersey Base
MH0245 Opaque Chino Base MH0217 Vintage Base
MW0001 Hydrasol Base
Existing/New Series:
LX Athletic Series
Product # Description Product # Description
LX4202 Gold LX2251 Royal Blue
LX4486 Lemon LX2499 Turquoise
LX5534 Orange LX3408 Green
LX6267 Magenta LX3859 Apple Green
LX6772 Brite Red LX1211 Violet
LX6400 Scarlet LX8014 Black
LX1569 Purple LX0214 Clear
LX2406 Navy LX0216 LX Clear
LX2768 Bright Blue
LX0223 Gel Clear
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Others:
Features
Screen
Series Special
MSDS # Underlay Opacity Low Bleed Mesh/Inch
Name Effect
(Metric)
MD/HD 86 m.c./in
109 Extreme 3D Depends H
Ink Series (34 m.c./cm.)
NA Glitter 33T m.c./in.
1 Sparkle Glitter L
Series (13m.c./cm.)
RF
86 m.c./in
Reflective 1 Reflective H
(34 m.c./cm.)
Series
RM
Highest 86 m.c./in
Reflective 1 H
Reflectivity (34 m.c./cm.)
Series
MP Dura Durable Puff 60 m.c./in
3 H
Puff Series Print (24 m.c./cm.)
NM Thick Glossy 86 m.c./in
1 M
Series Ink (34 m.c./cm.)
Existing/New Systems:
SD Soft Density Color Mixing System (Similar to HD softer and easy to mix)
SD1400 Violet SD6447 Red
SD2411 Blue #1 SD8394 Black
SD2442 Blue #2 SD9256 White
SD2442 Marine SD1017 FL Magenta
SD3443 Green SD1037 FL Violet
SD4449 Yellow SD4041 FL Lemon
SD6446 Scarlet SD6056 FL Red
K2 RAP PVC Free Ink Mixing System

Standard K2 Primaries Florescent K2Primaries Add./Base/and More
Product # Description Product # Description Product # Description

K21440 Violet K21017 Magenta K20511 Clear Base
K22441 Blue #1 K21037 Violet K20530 Thickener
K22442 Blue #2 K22065 Blue
K22443 Marine K23033 Green
K23443 Green K24037 Yellow
K24449 Yellow K24041 Lemon
K26446 Scarlet K25018 Orange
K26447 Red K26055 Pink
K28394 Black K26056 Red
K29256 Mixing White
K29257 HO White
K29258 HO HM White
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E2 Non-Phthalate Ink Mixing System
Standard E2 Primaries Fluorescent E2 Primaries
E21440 Violet E21017 Magenta
E22441 Blue #1 E21037 Violet
E22442 Blue #2 E22065 Blue
E22443 Marine E23033 Green
E23443 Green E24037 Yellow
E24449 Yellow E24041 Lemon
E26446 Scarlet E25018 Orange
E26447 Red E26055 Pink
E28394 Black E26056 Red
E29256 White
K3 PVC Free Water Base Mixing System

K31440 WB Violet K34041 WB Fluo Lemon
K32441 WB Blue #1 K36056 WB Fluo Red
K32442 WB Blue #2 K30510 WB Thickener
K32443 WB Marine K30248 WB Quick Cure Base
K33443 WB Green K30249 WB General Purpose Base
K34449 WB Yellow K30255 WB Discharge Base
K36446 WB Scarlet K39060 WB Discharge White
K36447 WB Red K30259 WB Discharge Agent
K38394 WB Black K30256 WB Low Crock Binder
K39256 WB White K30257 WB Penetrant
K31017 WB Fluo Magenta K30258 WB Lubricant
K31037 WB Fluo Violet
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Printing with Plastisol Screen Inks
Technical Terms
Basic Definition
Plastisol is a balanced dispersion of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) resins in liquid
plasticizer. Each formulation also incorporates special additives selected according to
manufacturing requirements, the finished product, or both. Typical additives include
pigments, dye-migration inhibitors, fillers, puff (for three-dimensional effects), and
stabilizers. Plastisol is a thermoplastic, so it requires a specific amount of heat applied
over a specific amount of time in order to fuse (solidify).
Color Range
The color range indicates stock items available. When placing an order, refer to the
color chart for exact color reference and product numbers.
Emulsion
Direct, indirect, or capillary film emulsion may be used for printing plastisols. Coat
the screen evenly for even deposit of ink film to fabric. Capillary film can be up to 1000
micron thick.
Extender
Extender is a clear or semi-clear curable plastisol. When you use extender in
plastisols you will increase volume, decrease cost and opacity. It will not affect the cure
of the ink being extended; however, too much extender will reduce pigment levels and
may change or lighten a color due to dilution of the pigment.
Flood Stroke
The flood stroke controls the ink deposit, penetration into the fiber, color saturation,
and image detail. A poor flood stroke may result in an incomplete ink deposit on the
fabric. The flood stroke should load the link into the mesh opening. The flood bar
should be kept free of nicks so it can travel across the screen as closely as possible. The
image area should be filled with ink ready to be deposited to the fabric. An increase in
flood bar pressure must be compensated with a decrease in squeegee pressure otherwise
the ink will smear. Less flood bar pressure results in a need to have more ink in the
screen than necessary. The bar “floats” or “hydroplanes” over the top of the ink moving
it from one position to a position behind the squeegee. The mesh is not filled with ink, or
is filled unevenly, due to uneven pressure or low screen tension. When the squeegee
passes, the ink film deposited is also uneven. This leads to inconsistent prints from one
job to the next or from machine to machine.
Proper flood stroke results in the following improvements.
• Sharper image detail
• Improved color saturation.
• Decrease in set up time.
• Increase in mesh counts without decreasing coverage.
• Softer hand prints due to increase in mesh counts.
• Increase in production speeds.
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• Increases consistency from machine to machine, pallet-to-pallet, day-to-day, and
winter to summer.
• Allows control of ink deposit using mesh count instead of pressure.
• Controls and assures consistent color by controlling ink film deposit.
• Reduces ink costs and increases ink mileage with an increase in mesh counts.
Many printing problems are directly related to improper flood stroke and can be
corrected by completely flooding the ink into the mesh opening. The following is a list
of problems, which may be related to the flood stroke:
1. Pin holes or incomplete transfer of ink film onto fabric.
2. Uneven ink deposit, which appears as if the fabric surface had been lightly
stamped instead of printed.
3. Smearing due to increase in squeegee pressure as a result of too little pressure on
the flood bar.
4. Inconsistent color blends when printing 4-color process, as well as a lack of color
saturation and ink penetration into the fiber.
An increase in squeegee pressure and/or printing a second time is often the answer for
fast corrections. The flood bar may have nicks and cannot be adjusted to flood
completely. The best solution would be to smooth the flood bar to increase the amount of
ink loaded into the mesh then adjust the squeegee pressure to increase overall print
quality, and consistency. Increase the mesh count to decrease the amount of ink
deposited on the fabric. Adjusting the flood bar and squeegee pressure will assure
production consistency.
Low Bleed Underlay

The low bleed underlay is applied when printing on dark poly/cotton or any other
polyester blend. It acts as a low bleed trap for other colors printed on top. It resists dye
migration as well as hides the dark fabric color. For maximum bleed resistance print
enough plastisol ink on the surface of the fabric to completely cover all fibers.
White Underlay
A white underlay is applied directly to dark substrates to provide a white plate of
which to print colors making your colors brighter. The recommended mesh count
required for opacity is usually 86 mc/in (34 mc/cm) to 305 mc/in (120 mc/cm) for the full
range of printing. Selection of screen mesh will be determined by artwork and printing
techniques. Improved techniques result in the ability to use finer mesh counts while
maintaining good coverage and opacity.
MSDS
The (MSDS) material safety data sheets should be made accessible to all employees.
Contact Rutland Plastic Technologies, Inc., for MSDS information. Printable copies of
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all (MSDS) material safety data sheets are available on our website at
www.rutlandinc.com.
Print Stroke
The print stroke should be made with the minimum amount of pressure assuming the
flood stroke is performed properly. The purpose of the print stroke is to shear or cut the
ink in the mesh with the lightest amount of pressure possible laying it on the surface of
the fabric. The edge should be smooth and even for an even deposit of ink film. To
perform the print stroke properly, the mesh should be stretched to maximum tension,
otherwise the ink will load on both sides but not in the middle of the image area.
Examine the flood bar and squeegee blade for smoothness. Adjust the flood bar to load
the ink into the mesh then adjust the squeegee using just enough pressure to cut the ink
off and transfer it to the fabric surface.
Screen Tension
Maximum screen tension for the mesh count you are using should be maintained to
offer complete and even flooding of ink into mesh.
Squeegee Angle
The angle of the squeegee determines the amount of ink deposit. In general, lowering
the angle to the screen results in more ink deposit on the substrate.
Squeegee Blade
The shape of the squeegee blade determines the amount of ink deposit. It is most
important to maintain a smooth, even edge for even deposit of ink. Changing to a round
squeegee may deposit more ink yet could result in a blurred image.
Squeegee Hardness
The squeegee hardness determines how much pressure will be necessary to move the
ink onto the substrate. Harder squeegee requires less pressure, which minimizes dot gain,
or blur. Changing the hardness of the squeegee will change the amount of ink that will be
deposited. A softer squeegee will deposit more ink.
Squeegee Speed
The speed at which the squeegee travels also is a factor in the amount of ink deposit.
Faster squeegee speeds result in less ink and a slower squeegee will deposit more ink.
Thinner
Thins or reduces the plastisol while taking away the wet ink tack and makes inks
easier to print. Too much thinner will make the ink soak into the garment and the result
will be a loss in opacity and/or a change of color.
Thickener
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Raises the viscosity of plastisol (makes thicker). When you have a higher viscosity it
will print with more opacity, has less dot gain, and brighter colors. Too much thickener
will result in ink that will be difficult to print thru the mesh.
Viscosity and Opacity

Viscosity refers to the “thickness” of a liquid, its resistance to flow. The viscosity of a
plastisol is determined by the selection of materials and the ratio of solids to liquids in the
formulation. The proper relationship must be maintained to ensure optimum
performance, so care must be taken to keep the balance correct when modifying plastisol
screen printing ink.
The viscosity of a plastisol will be higher at rest and lower under movement (often
referred to as “shear”), such as that which occurs during vigorous mixing. Viscosity will
also decrease as temperature increases, with the heat generated by friction contributing to
a plastisol’s decrease in viscosity under shear. These properties make plastisol a
“thixotropic” material.
Opacity refers to a plastisol’s covering power. This characteristic is controlled by the
amount of pigment in the formula, tailored to the lightness or darkness of the fabric to be
printed. The lighter the fabric, the less pigment required and the lower the ink cost:
printing on white or pastel garments with low-opacity MA Series inks is thus inherently
more economical than printing on dark garments with high-opacity MH or ML Series
inks.
Trying to increase opacity by adding pigment can alter viscosity and interfere with
fusion. That’s because ordinary pigments contain no binding agents and should be
limited to about 10 to 15 percent of the plastisol’s total volume. Rutland Color Boosters,
on the other hand, do contain binding agents and can be used for opacity enhancement
without harming fusion performance.
Mesh Count
The mesh count is dictated by the artwork and type and color of fabric. The viscosity
of the ink can be adjusted to print light or heavy and the opacity can be adjusted for more
or less coverage.
When printing correctly with a proper flood and print stroke the mesh count can be
increased without sacrificing coverage. This improves softness of hand and increases ink
mileage. Improved printing techniques allow the printer to control ink deposit using the
mesh count. For example, if the 86 mc/in (34 mc/cm) mesh allowed for maximum
deposit when printing with excess squeegee pressure then improving the flood and print
stroke will result in too much ink deposited. The mesh count can then be increased 125
mc/in (49 mc/cm) and the resulting print will look as opaque, as when using the 86 mc/in
(34 mc/cm) mesh. The print is softer and sharper and less ink has been used. When
printing a white underlay, the less ink deposited with the 125 mc/in (49 mc/cm) mesh will
result in a faster flash and increased production speeds. The mesh count listed in the
technical box is related to each specific series when printed separately. Some products
may also be printed as an underlay or have multiple applications, which may require a
different mesh count. In general, the finer the mesh count, the less ink deposit on the
substrate.
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Mesh Selection
In addition to low opacity, Rutland’s MA Series plastisols provide low viscosity for
good penetration into the fibers of the garment. They are designed for applying through
fine mesh screens affording less ink deposit and a softer hand.
Opaque products like the MH Series inks and low-bleed ML Series provide greatest
opacity when printed through a coarser mesh (86-110 mesh count per inch, 34-43 per
centimeter), but can be used with much higher mesh counts. Their viscosity is high for
maximum covering ability, and the mesh should be chosen to print the least amount of
ink that achieves the coverage desired.
When printing on dark garments with high-opacity inks, extremely fine mesh ranges
can result in poor ink coverage – the viscosity being too great to process through the
mesh. Employing a reducer will lower the opacity and bleed resistance, possibly leading
to smearing. The recommended way to achieve a soft hand with these inks it to print on
the surface of the fabric – without penetrating the fibers – using screens of the
appropriate mesh count, high-tension frames, capillary film, and slightly off-edge
squeegee contact.
Set-Up
With opaque inks, set-up conditions have more control over ink deposit than viscosity
does. Of the many variables in screen-printing, the squeegee offers the most flexibility
for controlling the results. Hardness, angle, stroke speed, and edge shape can be fine-
tuned much more easily and safely than the ink chemistry to achieve the desired flow
through the mesh. Remember, too, that printing on the surface of the fabric requires less
ink for maximum coverage and bleed resistance.
Fabric vs. Choice of Ink

A fabric’s color and composition determine the type of plastisol to use for printing.
Use opaque inks for dark fabrics, all-purpose inks on whites and pastels.
Cotton fibers chemically bond to dye and prevent it from migrating or bleeding into
the ink and changing the ink’s color; however, pigment-dyed 100% cotton fabric may
bleed and require dye-resistant, low-bleed ink.
Polyester fibers do not chemically bond with dyes, such that dye migration into the ink
can happen unless the ink is dye-resistant. Fabrics that contain polyester will thus need
maximum coverage with low-bleed ML Series inks to avoid bleed-through.
As rules of thumb, then:
• Dark garments requires opaque ink
• Cotton (except 100%, pigment-dyed) and nylon do not bleed and are suitable for
all-purpose ink
• Polyester bleeds and requires low-bleed ink
• There are different dye’s that react differently and we recommend testing the ink
with fabrics before long runs
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Ink Series Type Fabrics
MA All Purpose 100% cotton, 50/50 blends; whites and most pastels
MH High Opacity 100% cotton; medium and dark fabrics; usable but less
economical for whites and pastels
ML High Opacity, 100% polyester*, 50/50 poly-cotton blends; medium and
Low Bleed dark fabrics; usable but less economical for whites and
pastels
*100% Polyester requires an underlay with ML9749 Jersey White or ML9051 Dyno White
Estimating Ink Consumption

Calculate each color’s print area by placing the film over a piece of 1-inch or 1-
centimeter grid paper and counting the squares that are covered. Then divide that number
into the square-inch or square-centimeter per gallon value for the closest mesh count
appearing in the chart below. The result is the number of pieces that can be printed with
a gallon of the particular color.
Example: If the mesh count is 130 and the color will cover 20 square inches, divide
76,752 square inches per gallon (the value for 130 mesh count) by 20 = 3,837 pieces
gallon.
Mesh Count Conversions

Mesh Count Deposit Sq in/Gal Sq cm/Gal
Mc/in Mc/cm
mc/in mc/cm Thickness 25 10
355 140 1 mil 230,400 585,216
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200 80 2 mil 115,200 292,608
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130 51 3 mil 76,752 194,950 40 16
96 38 4 mil 57,600 146,304 60 24
60 24 5 mil 46,080 117,043 83 32
86 34
91,92 36
109,110 43
Temperature Conversions 124,125 49
°C °F 140 55
18 65 155,156,157 62
32 90 173 68
94 200 195,196 77
105 220 229,230 90
135 275 254,255,260 100
145 300 270,275,280,285 110
160 320 305 120
177 350 330 130
191 375 355,356 140
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Fusion
The heating process by which liquid plastisol solidifies into a hard yet flexible plastic
is called fusion. With plastisol screen printing inks, the process demands not only the
right amount of heat but the right amount of “dwell time” in the oven so that the fused
plastisol will be strong enough to withstand stretching, rubbing, and washing. Dwell time
refers to the amount of time the ink is exposed to heat. The resins and plasticizers in a
compound determine the temperature at which it will fuse. The volume of ink on the
garment determines the necessary oven dwell time.
If completely fused the screened imprint will literally outlast the garment; if
incompletely fused – due to insufficient heat, too rapid belt speed, or both – the imprint
will likely crack and wash out.
Fusion begins at the outer edges of the ink film and progresses toward the center.
The greater the ink mass, the greater the dwell time that’s needed.
The fusion process cannot be rushed with shorter dwell times at higher oven
temperatures, in a misguided effort to increase production. Proper fusion occurs only
with the proper temperature applied for the proper duration.
Similarly, it’s not possible to reduce the oven temperature and extend the dwell – time
in order to avoid shrinking a heat-sensitive fabric like acrylic. Instead, use a low-
temperature ink formulation capable of fusing at 275°F (135°C).
Moisture
When a fabric’s natural moisture content (up to 8.5% with cotton) evaporates in an
oven, the substrate’s temperature drops. This drop can result in incomplete fusion.
Almost all garments should therefore either be preheated prior to fusing (also known
as “preflashing”) or slow belt speed while running through the oven to simultaneously
evaporate the moisture and thoroughly fuse the ink.
Moisture-related problems will reveal themselves when testing for complete fusion.
Fiber Penetration
If the ink has penetrated the fibers, as in four-color process printing or soft hand
printing then the gloss and stretch tests do not apply. Perform the crock test only, being
sure to check the over all design.
Print Testing
Testing to Verify Fusion
Performing three simple tests can verify that an ink design has (or hasn’t) fused
completely. They are…
• The gloss test
• The stretch test
• The crock test
Before these tests are employed, it’s necessary to confirm that the oven temperature is
adequate to achieve fusion.
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Gloss Test (not applicable to matte inks)
Inspect the print for gloss. High gloss passes the test; low gloss or dull in appearance
fails. An exception would occur with the addition of matting or dulling agent.
Stretch Test
Stretch the print to the maximum extent possible, then inspect for cracks. Stretching
without cracking passes; cracking fails.
Crock Test
Wipe the print vigorously with a white cloth, and then examine the white cloth. Clean
passes; color rub-off fails. An exception to this test is found with the use of red and blue
inks, which will slightly rub-off.
Crock Test AATCC Test Method 8-1989

• Place a printed and cooled test sample on the base of the Crock meter resting
on the abrasive cloth with its long dimension in the direction of the rubbing
• Attach a clean crock cloth to the Crock meter
• Cycle the Crock meter 10 cycles
• Evaluate against the AATCC Chromatic Transference Scale (0-5 where 0 is
total fail & 5 is no crock)
• Pass is normally 3.5 or better
Note: Most reds and deep blues will crock, but generally pass this test.
Dye Migration Test

• Lay test fabric on transfer machine.
• Apply a quarter size spot of plasticizer (M00001 Viscosity Reducer).
• Lay a piece of white cloth or pellon on top of the plasticizer.
• Heat press at 320 °F (160 °C) for 30 seconds.
• Remove from the press and check the white fabric for staining. The more stain
present on the white fabric the more severe the dye migration. Note: All
polyester colors will migrate, this test is to gauge the severity of that migration
and allow you to choose the proper low bleed ink.
• Test several known good fabrics (previous production runs) and compare the stain
characteristics of those to the test to the test stain to determine a pass/fail
specification.
Ghost Test
• Print on suspect fabric with selected plastisol ink and cure normally.
• Lay test fabric on transfer machine & moisten (spray with water) the print area.
• Fold part of the unprinted fabric over the moistened print area.
• Heat press at 250 °F (130 °C) for 30 minutes.
• Remove from press, unfold and check the unprinted portion of the garment for
ghost effect.
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Bleed (Accelerated Heat Age) Test
• Print design on suspect fabric (one that contains colored polyester) and fuse fully.
• Cut design in half.
• Expose half of the design to 150 °F (66 °C) for 24 hours.
• This will simulate bleed from garment into the ink that would normally occur in 1
to 7 days.
Printing Issues/Solutions
Ink Expansion Due to Heat
Issue: A common occurrence with some series of plastisol inks is expansion after
packaging due to exposure to summer-like temperatures that approach and exceed 100°F
or 38°C. The result of this product expansion can cause the container lids to bulge and
even pop off causing leakage when the container is filled above recommended fill
weights. This expansion is most common with Low Bleed (ML and NH), Puffs (NP and
MP) and Hot Split inks (HS).
Solution: Ink expansion will not negatively affect product performance if stirred before
use to assure uniformity. Rutland packages some products in larger and/or ventilated
containers to allow for expansion. A notice will be placed on each Rutland container that
may be susceptible to expansion.
Note: Exposure to temperature in the 100 °F (38 °C) range can cause this product to
expand in the pail. Prolonged exposure to these conditions may cause bulging and
leakage from the pail. Opening the pail and stirring the product before use may solve
the problem.
Dye Migration
Issue: Dye migration or bleeding occurs on polyester and/or poly/cotton garments when
the disperse dye in polyester fiber is heated to temperatures in excess of 265 °F (138 °C)
causing it to sublimate. (The dye actually changes from a solid to a gas) Plastisol inks are
heated at temperatures higher than 265°F (138°C). Most plastisol ink is cured at 320°F
(160°C) these dyes are released into the ink causing a discoloration of the plastisol ink.
Example: A red 50% cotton/50% polyester shirt is printed and cured at 320 °F (160°C)
with a MH (non-low bleed/high opacity) white ink. After 12 hours, the white ink begins
to turn pink. Note that the migration may not become noticeable for 24 to 48 hours
depending on the ink deposit or the quality of the dye used in the garment.
Solution:
• Print with a quality low bleed (ML Series) ink as an under base when printing on
polyester or polyester/cotton colored textiles. Rutland’s ML9240 Snap White and
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ML9230 Supreme White are very effective options when printing on
polyester/cotton blends. Our ML9749 Jersey White or ML9051 Dyno White are
recommended when printing on 100% polyester substrates. Testing is suggested
when new lots and or types of garments are to be printed. A drop of plasticizer on
the suspect fabric sandwiched between two pieces of white cloth and pressed at
320 °F (160°C) for 30 seconds will show the amount of bleed from a particular
fabric. All polyester will bleed some but you should be concerned with fabrics
that exhibit severe bleed.
• On 100% polyester (bleed is always more severe) you must use Rutland’s
ML9749 Jersey White or ML9051 Dyno White.
• Print on 100% cotton. Cotton will not bleed and therefore doesn’t require low
bleed ink. Use MH9600 Soft White or MH9057Core White for 100% cotton as a
good quality, high opaque, economical whites.
Ghosting Phenomena
Ghosting of 100% Cotton:

Low bleed plastisols designed for printing on to polyester and polyester blend fabrics
in conjunction with some reactive cotton dyes can lead to the ghosting problem.
Since the ghosting phenomena is well defined, warnings regarding the use of low
bleed plastisols are given in this technical data literature.
The ghosting phenomena results from a combination of:
Certain cotton dyes are more sensitive to oxidation/reduction reactions than other dyes,
and will more easily lose color value. The degree of “fixing” of dyes on the fabrics are
part of the equation. For instance, dyed fabrics that are to be printed later using discharge
must have the dyes not “fixed” so the color can be removed after the discharge printing.
The dyers typically do not totally react/fix the dyestuff to leave it vulnerable to further
reaction. Also, they select dyes so that they have the discharge potential.
1. In the case of reactions with low bleed plastisols, dyes in the yellow, blue/violet
families are more sensitive, and fabric colors using these groups of colors need
pre-testing. Dyers can select more colorfast dyes, but these typically have a
higher cost. Also if a dyer does not know the end use of a given fabric, then they
typically use the most economical dye package, and generally, the less costly dyes
will be subject to easier color removal.
2. Low bleed plastisol contains chemistries that are activated with temperature to
offer some oxidation/reduction characteristics, and this is why they work on
polyester fabrics dyed with disperse dyes. The recommendation is not to use the
low bleed plastisols on 100% cotton fabrics.
If one chooses to use bleed ink on 100% cotton, the combination of low bleed
ink/fabric should be pre-tested to assure there is no adverse effect. There is a test
procedure defined in this literature. In fact, with the influx of more imported
fabrics, it is advised that all fabrics be pre-tested to assure that the quality is
suitable for printing.
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3. Process conditions – experience shows that the following must occur for ghosting
to occur on 100% cotton:
• Certain dyes must be present on the 100% cotton
• Low bleed ink is being used
• Humidity be present in the garment after printing
• Lack of full fusion of the plastisol (make the ghosting more sever)
• Heat present after the fusion step (stacked hot without proper cooling before
boxing).
100% cotton has high moisture content – the commercial moisture content of
cotton is 8.5%.
Some of the softeners/finishes on the fabrics can act as humectants and increase
the moisture content of the fabrics, especially in areas with high humidity.
Many fusion operations do not fully fuse the plastisol, nor remove all of the
moisture from the fabric during fusion, and this results in two problems:
1. Because there is moisture in the fabric, the heat of evaporation cools the
fabric thus reducing the degree of fusion of the print. Until all the water
in the fabric is evaporated, the fabric and the print will not go above
212°F (100°C).
Because the plastisol has not been fully fused, the chemistry used for low
bleed purposes has not been completely reacted, thus residual reactive
chemistry that can interact with dyestuff is available.
2. Residual moisture left in the fabric contributes to the reaction between

the low bleed chemistry and the dyestuff, especially in the presence of
elevated temperature.
When garments are removed from the oven belt and they are still hot,
they should not be stacked until they have been cooled. The stacking
acts as insulation to hold the heat and if moisture is present and the
plastisol is not fully fused, then conditions are prime for problems if the
poor resists, reactive dyes are present on the garment.
Pigment Migration
Issue: We have seen increased industrial washings of printed

garments using unique fabric softeners to provide a soft feel to screen
printed garments. This process has most often been directed by designer
brands. They require large wash loads using a variety of water
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temperatures and laundry detergents. These washings can lead to
pigment migration when large loads of wet garments are left for a period
of time in a bundle. The result is a staining of the fabric and/or print
from pigments used to make reds such as our M26447 or CB6447.
Solution: (Non-Migrating Pigments) Rutland offers a non-migrating

red (M26449 Permanent Red) as an alternative mixing primary ink for
use when creating the shades that are most commonly associated with
this migration. The product was developed to withstand the extreme
washings that are mentioned above. While this alternative prevents the
problem when fully fused, it will not eliminate the problem when cured
at lower than recommended temperatures.
It should be noted that the plastisol will be more costly because the
pigment used in M26449 is considerably more expensive than our
traditional red pigment. We do recommend M26449 for use when
extreme washes are specified.
Red, Scarlet and Yellow Pigment Migration
Issue: (Pigment Migration) With the great success of High Density

and Clear Gel printing, and the way artists sometimes prepare the art
work for a particular design, we have learned that pigment migration can
occur with certain colors. This happens when red, scarlet, and yellow
pigments are overprinted with a lighter color ink or clear. The under
color may migrate through the top color making a color change i.e. a
white turning pink. The migration could take several days to occur.
This migration is common with several pigments used in our industry

when subjected to these conditions. The most severe migration occurs
when the plastisol ink is not fully fused. Fusion occurs at 320°F (160°C)
and inadequate fusion is usually due to lack of dwell time or
temperature.
We have also found that improperly cooled garments may migrate at

different degrees of severity depending on how long the garment was at
an elevated temperature. This occurs when garments are stacked in piles
while they are warm.
Solution: (Non-Migrating Pigments) Rutland suggest not printing

any color over red, scarlet, or yellow in any of the Rutland ink mixing
systems including the M2 Mixing System, High Density (HD) Mixing
System, Color Booster (CB) Mixing System, Nylon Mesh (NM) Mixing
System, Spande-Sol (NX) Mixing System and the Hot Split (HS) Mixing
System and the Hot Split (HS) Mixing System.
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Care should also be taken to use only non-migrating pigmented inks if
your art cannot be changed to accommodate this problem. Non-
migrating inks are generally more expensive due to the specialized
selections of the pigments. Call the Technical Service Hot Line (704-
553-0046, ext.# 151 or #152) for more information on Non-Migrating
inks.
You can test any print to see if migration is probable by running the
following test:
• Print the color on a white fabric. Gel the print (flash). Print
white or other top color partially on and partially off the under
color. Fuse the print at 320°F (160°C). Accelerate the migration
by placing in an oven or other heat source at 190°F (88°C) for 12
to 18 hours. If pigment migration is present, the portion of the
top print that is directly over the under print will take on a stain
from the under print.
Color Matching
For easy, effective color matching follow these three steps:
1. Select a PANTONE® color to be matched
Example: PANTONE® 214C Red
2. Calculate the quantity required for your project
3. Then, simply weigh, mix (using the formulas provided), and start printing.
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Ink Room Support/Data Materials
Ink Room Guides

M00017 M2/CB Formulation Guide: The M2/CB Formulation Guide is a hard copy
guide of the PANTONE® formulas using Rutland’s single pigment ink color mixing
systems. NOTE: over 15,000 color formulas are filed in the M2000 software.
M00020 PANTONE® Fan Deck: The standard PANTONE® Fan Deck includes over
2000 colors, 1000 on coated stock and 1000 on uncoated stock. This is the universal
color reference material needed for accurate color matching. Use the M2 or CB color
mixing systems to match PANTONE® colors.
M00026 Uncoated Stock Only Fan Deck
M00054 Rutland Coloring Book

16 Page Coloring Book features over 400 PANTONE® color chips with Rutland
formulas underneath. This is handy recipe guide for quick and measuring of M2 or Color
Booster primaries. The book includes a conversion chart, hints, and tips for the color
matcher, and an ink calculation chart.
Ink Room Equipment & Supplies

M00052 Standard Light Box
M00053 Light Box with UV
These light boxes feature three light sources, daylight, incandescent and cool white
fluorescent. The UV light source will detect fluorescent colors and optically brighten
white inks as well as determine if the color is metameric (matching under one light
source yet not another). Control metamerism with one light source and control color
communications by viewing under the same controlled environment. A must piece of
equipment for any ink room.
Ink Pumps
M00039 -- 5 gallon hand pumps
The 5 gallon lid with hand pump fits on a standard 5 gallon plastic container for quick,
easy dispensing.
M00040 -- 55 gallon stick pumps
The 55 gallon 1:1 ratio stock pump is recommended for larger volume dispensing.
Repackage Materials
P-1L 1 gallon lids
P-5L 5 gallon lids
P-1 1 gallon pail
P-5 5 gallon pail
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Software and Sample Kits
Try New Effects…Create New Customers

Ink Room Software
M2 Ink Management Software – The M2 Ink Management Software was developed to

provide Textile Screen Printers with the most effective, user friendly ink management
tool in the industry. With this program you can recycle “dead” ink colors, as well as
inventory control, job batching, bulk batching and more. Packed with time saving
features you are sure to start saving money as soon as the program is installed. (Must
have Windows 98/XP, 2000, ME Compatible)
Rutland Ink Sample Kits
CB003609-Color Booster Mixing Kit CB003709-Color Booster Demo Kit

Kit includes the following: Kit includes the following:
1 Quart Each 1 Quart Each
• CB1440 Violet • MH0538 Opaque Base
• CB2441 Blue 1 1 Retain Each
• CB2442 Blue 2 • CB9256 White
• CB2443 Marine • CB8394 Black
• CB3443 Green • CB2441 Blue 1
• CB4449 Yellow • CB3443 Green
• CB6446 Scarlet • CB6446 Scarlet
• CB6447 Red • CB4449 Yellow
• CB8394 Black
• CB9256 White
• CB1017 Flo. Magenta
CC000209 Spot Process
• CB1037 Flo. Violet
Kit includes the following:
• CB2065 Flo. Blue
• CB3033 Flo. Green
1 Gallon Each
• CC2300 CC Blue
• CB4037 Flo. Yellow
• CC3354 CC Green
• CB4041 Flo. Lemon
• CC4123 CC Yellow
• CB5018 Flo. Orange
• CC6032 CC Red
• CB6055 Flo. Pink
• MH3312 Spot Turquoise
• CB6056 Flo. Red
1 Gallon Each • MH1124 Spot Purple C
• MS000 Primer Clear • MH0174 Spot Grey 8C
• MH0538 Opaque Base • M29256 M2 White
• 1 ea CB Formulation Guide • M28394 M2 Black
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HS007509 Hot Split Kit
Kit includes the following: HS007609 Hot Split Florescent Kit
1 Quart Each Kit includes the following:
• HS1440 Violet 1 Quart Each
• HS2441 Blue 1 • HS1017 Flo. Magenta
• HS2442 Blue 2 • HS1037 Flo. Violet
• HS2443 Marine • HS2065 Flo. Blue
• HS3443 Green • HS3033 Flo. Green
• HS4449 Yellow • HS4037 Flo. Yellow
• HS6446 Scarlet • HS4041 Flo. Lemon
• HS6447 Red • HS5018 Flo. Orange
• HS8394 Black • HS6055 Flo. Pink
• HS9026 White • HS6056 Flo. Red
• HS9256 White • HS9026 HO White
HS007709 Hot Split Process Kit

Kit includes the following: K2000109 K2 PVC Free Kit
1 Quart Each Kit includes the following:
• HS0148 Clear Hot Split 1 Quart Each
• HS2700 Process Cyan • K2101709 Flo Magenta
• HS4315 Process Yellow • K2103709 Flo Violet
• HS6335 Process Magenta • K2206509 Flo Blue
• HS8002 Process Black • K2303309 Flo Green
• HS9032 Process White • K2403709 Flo Yellow
• K2404109 Flo Lemon
• K2501809 Flo Orange
• K2605509 Flo Pink
• K2605609 Flo Red
K2000209 K2 PVC Free Kit 1 Gallon Each
Kit includes the following: • K2144001 Violet
1 Quart Each • K2244101 Blue #1
• K2244209 Blue #2 • K2244201 Blue #2
• K2444909 Yellow • K2244301 Marine
• K2644609 Scarlet • K2344301 Green
• K2839409 Black • K2444901 Yellow
• K2925609 White • K2644601 Scarlet
• K2925709 HO FF White • K2644701 Red
• K2839401 Black
• K2925601 White
• K2925601 HO FF White
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MC000909 MC Triple Strength Kit
MC000109 MC Process Kit
1 Quart Each:
• MC0125 Process Base 1 Quart Each
• MC2265 TS Process Cyan • MC0125 Process Base
• MC4265 TS Process Yellow • MC2042 Process Cyan
• MC6265 TS Process Magenta • MC4026 Process Yellow
• MC8002 TS Process Black • MC6039 Process Magenta
• MC9030 TS Process White • MC8002 Process Black
• MC9030 Process White
MS020009 Print Specialty Kit MS030009 Specialty Kit

1 Retain Each: (1 pint) 1 Quart Each
• ML4202 Gold • M0001509 Dulling Paste
• ML9540 Brite White • MP013909 Mock Flock
• MP8018 Tuff Puff Black • NA000809 Crystalina
• MP8027 Fluff Black • NA002809 Pearl Base
• MS0000 Primer Clear • NA046809 Silver
• NA0008 Crystalina • NA446709 Gold
• NA0468 Silver Glitter • ND310109 Lumin. Lt. Green
• ND3101 Lumin. Lt Green • NG002609 Therm O Line
• NG0026 Thermoline Clear • NG078109 Metallic Silver
• NG4779 Metallic Gold • NG477909 Metallic Gold
• NH0050 Jewel Tone Silver • NH005009 Silver Jewel Tone
• NH4060 Jewel Tone Gold • NP005509 Puff Base
• NM9474 NM White
• NP9001 LB White Puff
• NU0500 Suede Base
• NX8394 Spandesol Black
• RF0000 Reflectisol Clear
• RF0100 Reflectisol Gray
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M2001009 M2 Opaque Fluo. Kit
Kit includes the following: MS005009 Carpet Soft Kit
1 Quart Each: Kit includes the following:
• M21017 Flo. Magenta 1 Quart Each
• M21037 Flo. Violet • MS0400 Natural Base
• M22065 Flo. Blue • MS1440 Violet
• M23033 Flo. Green • MS2441 Blue 1
• M24037 Flo. Yellow • MS2442 Blue 2
• M24041 Flo. Lemon Yellow • MS2443 Marine
• M25018 Flo. Orange • MS3443 Green
• M26055 Flo. Pink • MS4449 Yellow
• M26056 Flo. Red • MS6446 Scarlet
• MS6447 Red
• MS8394 Black
• MS9400 White
M2003809 M2 Printers Kit

1 Each
• Disk & Guide
• WinMAM Software
M2007509 M2 Primary Kit
• Pantone fan deck Kit includes the following:
• Mixing Spatula 1 Quart Each
• 12 empty quarts with lids • M20063 Natural Base
1 Gallon Each • M21440 Violet
• M21440 Violet • M22441 Blue 1
• M22441 Blue 1 • M22442 Blue 2
• M22442 Blue 2 • M22443 Marine
• M22443 Marine • M23443 Green
• M23443 Green • M24449 Yellow
• M24449 Yellow • M26446 Scarlet
• M26446 Scarlet • M26447 Red
• M26447 Red • M28394 Black
• M28394 M2 Black • M29256 White
• M29256 M2 White • M29000 White
• ML9250 Supreme White
• NA0840 Clear Shape
• 1-M2 Opaque Fluo. Kit
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NM001509 Nylon Mesh Kit NM001609 NM Opaque Kit
1 Quart Each 1 Quart Each
• NM0053 Clear Base • NM1037 Flo. Violet
• NM1440 Violet • NM1017 Flo. Magenta
• NM2441 Blue 1 • NM2065 Flo. Blue
• NM2442 Blue 2 • NM3033 Flo. Green
• NM2443 Marine • NM4037 Flo. Yellow
• NM3443 Green • NM4041 Flo. Lemon
• NM4449 Yellow • NM6056 Flo. Red
• NM6446 Scarlet • NM6055 Flo. Pink
• NM6447 Red • NM5018 Flo. Orange
• NM8015 Black • NM9474 White
• NM9474 White
RF005009 Reflect l Sol Kit

NX000909 Spand E Sol Kit Kit includes the following:
Kit included the following: 1 Quart Each
1 Quart Kit • RF0000 Refect –l-sol Clear
• NX0031 Clear • RF0001 Reflect-l-sol Base
• NX1440 Violet • RF0100 Reflect-l-sol Gray
• NX2441 Blue 1 • NH0050 Silver Jewel Tone
• NX2442 Blue 2
• NX2443 Marine
• NX3443 Green
• NX4449 Yellow K3 Water Base Quart Kit
• NX6446 Scarlet Kit included the following:
• NX6447 Red 1 Quart Kit
• K31440 WB Violet
• NX8394 Black • K32441 WB Blue #1
• NX9003 White • K32442 WB Blue #2
• K32443 WB Marine
• K33443 WB Green
• K34449 WB Yellow
• K36446 WB Scarlet
NX001009 Spand E Sol Fluo. Kit • K36447 WB Red
Kit includes the following: • K38394 WB Black
• K39256 WB White
1 Quart Each • K31017 WB Fluo Magenta
• NX1017 Flo. Magenta • K31037 WB Fluo Violet
• NX1037 Flo. Violet • K34041 WB Fluo Lemon
• K36056 WB Fluo Red
• NX2065 Flo. Blue • K30510 WB Thickener
• NX3033 Flo. Green • K30248 WB Quick Cure Base
• NX4037 Flo. Yellow • K30249 WB General Purpose Base
• K30255 WB Discharge Base
• NX4041 Flo. Lemon • K39060 WB Discharge White
• NX5018 Flo. Orange • K30259 WB Discharge Agent
• NX6055 Flo. Pink • K30256 WB Low Crock Binder
• K30257 WB Penetrant
• NX6055 Flo. Red • K30258 WB Lubricant
• NX9003 White • K3 MSDS Sheet #19
• K3 MSDS Sheet # 20 (Discharge Agent)
• Promotion and Handling Document
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Rutland Locations
Home Office: UK Office:
10021 Rodney Street 46 Cobden Street
Pineville, NC 28134 Leicester LEI 2LB UK
(704) 553 -0046 44-11-62621202
www.rutlandinc.com www.rutlandeurope.com
Ohio Office: Florida Office:

Central State Warehouse Rutland/IPT
777-M&N Dearborn Park Lane 4171 N.W. 135 Street
Worthington, OH 43085 Opa Locka, FL 33054
(614) 846-3055 (305)769-9119
www.innovativeprint.com
World Wide Distribution
Rutland products are available in the following countries:

Algeria Angola Australia
Bangladesh Belgium Caribbean
Central America China Costa Rica
Denmark Ecuador Egypt
El Salvador Finland France
Germany Greece Guatemala
Honduras Hungary India
Indonesia Italy Japan
Jordan Korea Macau
Malaysia Mauritius Mexico
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Taiwan Thailand Turkey
United Arab Emirates United Kingdom United States
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Proper Mixing of Color Boosters

Screen Inks Shelf Life

Small Batch and Non-Standard Products Pricing

Overages or Shortages of Custom Mixed Inks

Screen Print Ink Lead Times

Less than truckload 5 Work Days

Our Most Popular Product

Description - The M2 ink mixing system is an economical, high performance low-tack

Substrate - 100% cotton white and dark fabrics

Screen Mesh -- 86-355 m.c./in. (34-140 m.c./c.m.)

Stencil - Direct, indirect, capillary film

Modification - M0-0001 Viscosity Reducer, NA-0005 Curable Thinner, MS- 0000

Wash Up – Non-hazardous screen washes

Fusion - 320°F / 160 °C

MSDS – See Below

100% 50/50 Nylon Low Bleed 100% Lycra/

CB Color Booster Plastisol Mixing System

Description – The CB Color Booster system consists of 19 user friendly colors

100% 50/50 Nylon Low Bleed 100% Lycra/

HD High Density Plastisol Ink Mixing System

Substrate – 100% cotton or low bleed underlay

Stencil – Direct, indirect, capillary (50-200 micron)

Modification – Viscosity may be adjusted with standard M2 primaries.

Wash Up – Non-hazardous screen washes.

Fusion - 320ºF (160ºC) – see technical sheet for specifics

100% 50/50 Nylon Low Bleed 100% Lycra/

Substrate – 100% cotton fabrics

Stencil – Direct, indirect, capillary

Modification - M00001 Viscosity Reducer, NA0005 Curable Thinner, MS0000 Primer

Wash Up – Non-hazardous screen washes

Fusion – Transfer prints at 360º-380ºF (182º-193ºC) for 8 to 12 seconds

MSDS – See Below

NX Spand-E-Sol Plastisol Ink Mixing System

Description – NX Spand-E-Sol is a press-ready plastisol designed with excellent stretch

Application – Print directly onto Lycra/Spandex

Substrate – Lycra/Spandex, 100% cotton

Screen Mesh – 86 m.c./in. (34 m.c./cm.)

Stencil – Direct, indirect, capillary film

Modification – M00001 Viscosity Reducer, NA0005 Curable Thinner

Wash Up - Non-hazardous screen washes

100% 50/50 Nylon Low Bleed 100% Lycra/

Substrate – 100% cotton white fabrics

Screen Mesh – 230 m.c./in. (90 m.c./cm.)

Stencil – Direct. Indirect, capillary film

Modification - M00001 Viscosity Reducer, NA0005 Curable Thinner, MS0000 Primer

Wash Up - Non-hazardous screen washes

Fusion - 320ºF /160ºC

MSDS – See Below

100% 50/50 Nylon Low Bleed 100% Lycra/

MC Four Color Process Plastisol Ink Series

Substrate – 100% cotton white fabric

Screen Mesh – 305-355 m.c./in. (120-140 m.c./cm.)

Stencil – Direct, indirect, capillary film

Modification - MC0125 extender base

Wash Up - Non-hazardous screen washes

Fusion – 320ºF /160ºC

Triple Strength MC Standard Strength MC

Printing in Four-Color Process

Mix simulated Process Colors from the M2 Mixing System

Alternatively, the following press-ready colors may be used in lieu of mixing: