COLOR MATCHING GUIDELINES

Color Matching with Genesis Base

PRODUCT
Mixing with the PC System using 10540GNS Genesis Base and Pigment Concentrates

GENERAL DESCRIPTION
10540GNS GENESIS Base is used to make high productivity wet-on-wet and opaque inks or printing on cottons,
cotton blends, polyesters. Inks fonnulated with GENESIS base and formulated within recommended guidelines will
have excellent resistance to build up and exhibit excellent printability. Please consult the WILFLEX® User Manual
or Product Information Bulletin for additional information
SUGGESTED PIGMENTS
10110 PC Extra White 11650 PC Marine(Red Shade)
10200 PC Lt Brown (Yellow Shade) 11300 10680 PC Blue (Green Shade)
PC Bright Orange (Red Shade) 10400 PC 10700 PC Green (Strong Blue Shade)
Red (Blue Shade) 10830 PC Gold (Red Shade)
10450 PC Maroon(Blue Shade) 10870 PC Bright Yellow (Slight Green Shade)
10470 PC Magenta(Weak w/ strong blue shade) 11820 PC Blaze Lemon(Stronger Green Shade)
10570 PC Violet (Strong Red Shade) 10940 PC Velvet Black (Strong, Blue Shade)

COLOR APPROVAL SPECIFICATIONS

Our goal is to provide our customers with accurate formulations to create custom colors, PC Manual colors, and
simulations of PANTONE colors. Please note that there are many variables that control the color approval process.
Lighting, Print Application, Substrate types can affect the way color is perceived. We have provided guidelines to
help standardize the process.

The following specifications are used for the PC Manual color chips and the Genesis/PANTONE Cross
Reference, unless otherwise specified in the color approval and evaluation process.
Printing Parameters PC Manual Chips Genesis PANTONE Cross
Reference
Substrate - White, 100% cotton Mesh Count: Mesh Count:
156T threads/in 156 T threads/in
(58 threads/cm) (58 threads/cm)
Light Source D-65 Cool White Fluorescent
(PANTONE Color Viewing Light) 4100° Illuminant
Squeegee Pro:file(Durometer, Edge) Medium (70 duro), slightly Medium (70 duro), slightly
rounded edge rounded edge
Screen Tension 15 Newtons 15Newtons
Off Contact 1/16 inch 1/16 inch
Manual Application 1 flood stroke /1 print stroke 1 flood stroke / 1 print stroke
Minimal Pressure Minimal Pressure
Cure ink film @ 320F ink film @ 320F

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respective companies. Portions© Pantone, Inc., 1963, 1991. C=Coated U=Uncoated.
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 COLOR APPROVAL SPECIFICATIONS (continued)
Excerpt from PANTONE Color Formula Guide:
"Some difficulty in achieving good matches to all 1012 PANTONE colors is caused by, but not limited to
one or more the following:
 The generally opaque nature of screen ink systems which reduces their ability to achieve the same level of
brightness found in many PANTONE colors.
 The use of pigments that are different from those used in the PANTONE Color Formula Guide. This causes
some colors to look the same under one light source but different under another (metamerism).
 The variety in color and texture of the screen printed surfaces which alter the finished appearance of the
matched color. 11

FORMULATION RULES

1. The PC/ Base Ratio Chart is used for calculating the recommended minimum and maximum amount of PC
used with Genesis Base. Generally, 20% PC may be added to Genesis, however, we strongly recommend the use
of this chart when formulating new recipes. All pigments have different plasticizer levels and the published ratios
can allow maximum pigment loading when formulating.

PC/Base Ratio represents the amount of base required for every gram of specified pigment concentrate.

Note: The Wilflex Color System Software will automatically calculate min. and max. base requirements.
Example of a Test Formula using the PC/Base Ratio Chart to manual calculate minimum and
maximum base requirements.
Test Blue Amt Grams
10540GNS Genesis Base 250 grams
1011 0PC Extra White PC 50 grams x 2.5 = 125.0 grams
11650PC Marine Blue PC 15 grams x 2.74 = 41.1 grams
18010PC Electron Blue PC 10 grams x 6.25 = 62.50
Minimum Base required grams
2. 1 O 11 0PC Extra White PC 228.60 grams
A minimum add of 1.6% of 10110PC to the base amount is recommended. This minimum addition of white will
provide limited opacity to your :finished color.
A maximum of 40% of 10110PC is recommended for optimum washability and print performance.

3. Fluorescent PCs
A maximum addition of 16% of Fluorescent PC to the base amount is recommended to insure build-up free
printing.

4. Use l000OGNS GENESIS Halftone Base as your base for color shades requiring high levels of
fluorescent PC

5. Use no more than 4 PCs (including white) in a recipe. This will reduce production accuracy
difficulties.

6. Do not formulate with ingredients less than .1 of gram. This goal is to minimize small ingredients and
insure production accuracy.

7. lOOOOPC Clear is not recommended in Genesis fonnulations to allow for build- free printing ,
maximum product performance and opacity.

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 WILFLEX® PC/BASE RATIO CHART
10540GNS GENESIS Base
The PC/Base Ratio Chart is used for calculating the recommended minimum and maximum amount of PC used with 10540GNS.
Generally 20% PC may be added to 10540GNS Base depending on the PC. We strongly recommend the use of this chart when
formulating new recipes. All pigments have different plasticizer levels and the published ratios will allow maximum pigment loading
when formulating.
PC Code PC Description Min Grams Base Max Grams Base
lOOOOPC Clear PC (not recommended) 5.86 23.45
l0lOOPC White PC (discontinued 1998) 2.5 8.75
l0ll0PC Extra White PC 2.5 6.15
10200PC Light Brown PC 3 12
10250PC Dark Brown PC (not recommended) 4.02 16.08
10300PC Light Orange PC 3.76 15.05
10400PC Red PC 4.11 16.45
10450PC MaroonPC 4.03 16.1
10470PC MagentaPC 4.76 19.03
10500PC Purple PC (not recommended) 4.36 17.43
10570PC Violet PC 5.66 22.65
10610PC Horizon Blue PC 4.79 19.15
10650PC Ultra Blue PC 4.03 16.1
10680PC Blue PC 4.97 19.88
10700PC GreenPC 4.49 17.98
10830PC Blaze Gold PC 3.28 13.1
10860PC Blaze Yellow PC (not recommended) 3 12
10870PC Bright Yellow PC 3.73 14.93
10940PC Velvet Black PC 5.09 20.38
10970PC BlackPC 5.76 23.05
11300PC Bright Orange PC 3.6 14.4
11600PC Bright Blue PC 4.46 17.83
11650PC Marine Blue PC 2.74 10.95
11820PC Blaze Lemon PC 4.18 16.7
18000PC Electron Yellow PC 6.25 11.33
18010PC Electron Blue PC 6.25 10.73
18020PC Electron Green PC 6.25 11.33
18030PC Electron Orange PC 6.25 10.73
19040PC FluoPinkPC 6.25 10.78
19050PC FluoNeonPC 6.25 10.85
18060PC Electron Red PC 6.25 10.73
19070PC Fluo Magenta PC 6.25 10.93
19080PC Fluo Purple PC 6.25 12.5
PC/Base Ratio represents the amount of base required for every gram of specified pigment concentrate.
The preceding PC/Base Ratio Chart is the property of' Flexible Products Company.

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HELPFUL TIPS

 Use 10150FNS Finesse as your base when formulating process or metallic shades.

 Use 10150FNS Finesse to your finishedink to:

 Reduce ink build up, extend, soften hand, or ease printability - Additions up to 20% by wt.
 Reduce Opacity - Additions greater than 20% by wt.
 Dilute Color Intensity - Additions greater than 50% by wt.

 Use l 0070Curable Reducer to your finished ink to:

Lower and Reduce Viscosity - Additions up to 5% will lower ink by 25%
 There is no limit to the amount of Curable reducer that may be added to a :finished ink,
however additions above 10% will affect opacity.

 Be sure to completely mix the ink prior to color evaluation. Under dispersed base or pigment streaks can give
false color readings

 Complete curing of the ink is important. Check the cure temperature at the ink surface. If color approval
is initially evaluated on a Leneta Opacity Chart, it is necessary to print and cure on fabric.
A printed swatch on the actual fabric will provide the most accurate color to production specs.

 Preprint and test all fabrics for dye migration. GENESIS colors have no built-in bleed resistance.
Using an underprint bleed resistant white will provide bleed resistance. Always preprint and pretest
all fabric for dye migration.

 Genesis Halftone Base is used to make specialty Genesis printing inks. Genesis Process Colors, Genesis
Fluorescent and Genesis colors blended with fluorescent PC's are formulated with Halftone Base which allows
colors to be bright as well as resistant to build up.

 Genesis Halftone base may be used as an extender for Genesis Process colors when higher viscosity process
colors are desired.

 Genesis Halftone base may be used for metallics but 10150FNS is preferable.

PANTONE® is a trademark of Pantone, Inc. All trademarks noted herein are the property of Flexible Products
Company, Pantone, or their respective companies. Portions© Pantone, Inc., 1963, 1991.
C=Coated or U= Uncoated.

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 WILFLEX® PC/BASE RATIO CHART
l0000GNS Halftone Base
The PC/Base Ratio Chart is used for calculating the recommended minimum and maximum amount of PC used with lOOOGNS.
Generally 10% PC may be added to lOOOOGNS Base depending on the PC. We strongly recommend the use of this chart when formulating
new recipes. All pigments have different plasticizer levels and the published ratios will allow maximum pigment loading when formulating.

PC Code PC Description Min Grams Base Max Grams Base

lOOOOPC Clear PC (not recommended) 6.02 18.06
10100PC White PC (discontinued 1998) 2.25 6.74
l0ll0PC Extra White PC 1.58 4.,74
10200PC Light Brown PC 3.08 9.24
10250PC Dark Brown PC (not recommended) 4.13 12.38
10300PC Light Orange PC 3.86 11.59
10400PC RedPC 4.22 12.67
10450PC Maroon PC 4.13 12.4
10470PC MagentaPC 4.88 14.65
10500PC Purple PC (not recommended) 4.47 13.42
10570PC Violet PC 5.81 17.44
10610PC Horizon Blue PC 4.92 14.75
10650PC Ultra Blue PC 4.13 12.4
10680PC Blue PC 5.1 15.3
10700PC GreenPC 4.61 13.84
10830PC Blaze Gold PC 3.36 10.09
10860PC Blaze Yellow PC (not recommended) 3.08 9.24
10870PC Bright Yellow PC 3.83 11.49
10940PC Velvet Black PC 5.23 15.69
10970PC BlackPC 5.92 17.75
11300PC Bright Orange PC 3.7 11.09
11600PC Bright Blue PC 4.58 13.73
1 1650PC Marine Blue PC 2.81 8.43
11820PC Blaze Lemon PC 4.29 12.86
18000PC Electron Yellow PC 2.91 8.72
18010PC Electron Blue PC 2.75 8.26
18020PC Electron Green PC 2.91 8.72
18030PC Electron Orange PC 2.75 8.26
19040PC FluoPinkPC 2.77 8.3
19050PC FluoNeonPC 2.78 8.35
18060PC Electron Red PC 2.75 8.26
19070PC Fluo Magenta PC 2.8 8.41
19080PC Fluo Purple PC 3.21 9.63
PC/Base Ratio represents the amount of base required for every gram of specified pigment concentrate.
The preceding PC/Base Ratio Chart is the property of Flexible Products Company.

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w,··1I·1 COLOR MATCHING GUIDELINES

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Color Matching with Finesse
ASTISOL SCREEN PRINTING INKS
PRODUCT
Mixing with the PC System using 10150 Finesse and Pigment Concentrates

GENERAL DESCRIPTION
10150Finesse is a soft, clear plastisol designed to blend with most WILFLEX inks to soften and extend the ink.
Please consult the WILFLEX® User Manual or Product Infonnation Bulletin for additional infonnation

SUGGESTED PIGMENTS
10110 PC Extra White
10200 PC Lt Brown (Yellow Shade) 11300
PC Bright Orange (Red Shade) 10400 PC
Red (Blue Shade)
10450 PC Maroon(Blue Shade)
10470 PC Magenta(Weak w/ strong blue shade)
10570 PC Violet (Strong Red Shade)
11650 PC Marine(Red Shade)
10680 PC Blue (Green Shade)
10700 PC Green (Strong Blue Shade)
10830 PC Gold (Red Shade)
10870 PC Bright Yellow (Slight Green Shade)
11820 PC Blaze Lemon(Stronger Green Shade)
10940 PC Velvet Black (Strong. Blue Shade)

FORMULATING TIPS FOR 10150FINESSE

• Finesse may be used as a base and mixed with small amounts of pigment concentrates to product
transparent, soft inks with excellent printability. These inks will have excellent color clarity.

• Finesse may be used as a base for metallic or speciality powders. In most cases, 10-15% specality powder to Finesse
will produce an excelent speciality ink. A few formulas have been included in the Genesis (GNS) formula section.

• The PC/Base Ratio Chart is used for calculating the recommended minimum and maximum amount of PC used with
Finesse. Generally 5-10% PC may be added to Finesse depending on the PC. We strongly recommend the use of this
chart when formulating new recipes. All pigments have different plasticizer levels and the published ratios will allow
maximum pigment loading when formulating .

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 WILFLEX® PC/BASE RATIO CHART
10150 Finesse
The PC/Base Ratio Chart is used for calculating the recommended minimum and maximum amount of PC used with Finesse. Generally
5-10% PC may be added to lOOOOGNS Base depending on the PC. We strongly recommend the use of this chart when formulating new
recipes. All pigments have different plasticizer levels and the published ratios will allow maximum
pigment loading when formulating.
PC Code PC Description Min Grams Base Max Grams Base
lOOOOPC Clear PC (not recommended) 6.02 18.06
10100PC White PC (discontinued 1998) 2.25 6.74
10110PC Extra White PC 1.58 4.74
10200PC Light Brown PC 3.08 9.24
10250PC Dark Brown PC (not recommended) 4.13 12.38
10300PC Light Orange PC 3.86 11.59
10400PC RedPC 4.22 12.67
10450PC Maroon PC 4.13 12.4
10470PC MagentaPC 4.88 14.65
10500PC Purple PC (not recommended) 4.47 13.42
10570PC Violet PC 5.81 17.44
10610PC Horizon Blue PC 4.92 14.75
10650PC Ultra Blue PC 4.13 12.4
10680PC Blue PC 5.1 15.3
10700PC Green PC 4.61 13.84
10830PC Blaze Gold PC 3.36 10.09
10860PC Blaze Yellow PC (not recommended) 3.08 9.24
10870PC Bright Yellow PC 3.83 11.49
10940PC Velvet Black PC 5.23 15.69
10970PC Black PC 5.92 17.75
11300PC Bright Orange PC 3.7 11.09
11600PC Bright Blue PC 4.58 13.73
11650PC Marine Blue PC 2.81 8.43
11820PC Blaze Lemon PC 4.29 12.86
18000PC Electron Yellow PC 2.91 8.72
18010PC Electron Blue PC 2.75 8.26
18020PC Electron Green PC 2.91 8.72
18030PC Electron Orange PC 2.75 8.26
19040PC FluoPinkPC 2.77 8.3
19050PC FluoNeonPC 2.78 8.3.5
18060PC Electron Red PC 2.75 8.26
19070PC Fluo Magenta PC 2.8 8.41
19080PC Fluo Purple PC 3.21 9.63
PC/Base Ratio represents the amount of base required for every gram of specified pigment concentrate.
The preceding PC/Base Ratio Chart is the property of Flexible Products Company.

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 COLOR MATCHING GUIDELINES

Color Matching with Soft Hand Clear

PRODUCT
Mixing with the PC System using 10140 Soft Hand Clear and Pigment Concentrates.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION
1 0 140 Soft Hand Clear is a soft, clear plastisol designed to blend with most WILFLEX inks to soften and extend
the ink. Please consult the WILFLEX® User Manual or Product Information Bulletin for additional information

SUGGESTED PIGMENTS 1
11650 PC Marine(Red Shade)
0 11 0 PC Extra White 10680 PC Blue (Green Shade)
10200 PC Lt Brown (Yellow Shade) 11300 10700 PC Green (Strong Blue Shade)
PC Bright Orange (Red Shade) 10400 PC 10830 PC Gold (Red Shade)
Red (Blue Shade) 10870 PC Bright Yellow (Slight Green Shade)
10450 PC Maroon(Blue Shade) 11820 PC Blaze Lemon(Stronger Green Shade)
10470 PC Magenta(Weakw/ strong blue shade) 10570 10940 PC Velvet Black (Strong, Blue Shade)
PC Violet (Strong Red Shade)
FORMULATING TIPS FOR 10140 SOFT HAND CLEAR

• Soft Hand Clear may be used as a base and mixed with small amounts of pigment concentrates to product
transparent, soft inks with excellent printability. These inks will have excellent color clarity and print with minimal
buildup. Inks produced with Soft Hand Clear will be transparent and should only be printed on light colored
substrates. Preprint and test all substrates for desired properties.

• The PC/Base Ratio Chart is used for calculating the recommended minimum and maximum amount of PC used with
Finesse. Generally 5-10% PC may be added to Finesse depending on the PC. We strongly recommend the use of this
chart when formulating new recipes. All pigments have different plasticizer levels and the published ratios will allow
maximum pigment loading when formulating.

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 WILFLEX® PC/BASE RATIO CHART
10140 Soft Hand Clear
The PC/Base Ratio Chart is used for calculating the recommended minimum and maximum amount of PC used with Soft Hand Clear.
Generally 5-10% PC may be added to Soft Hand Clear depending on the PC. We strongly recommend the use of this chart when
formulating new recipes. All pigments have different plasticizer levels and the published ratios will allow maximum pigment loading
when formulating.
PC Code PC Description Min Grams Base Max Grams Base
lOOOOPC Clear PC (not recommended) 18.25 NoMax
lOlOOPC White PC (discontinued 1998) 6.81 NoMax
10110PC Extra White PC 4.79 NoMax
10200PC Light Brown PC 9.34 NoMax
10250PC Dark Brown PC (not recommended) 12.51 NoMax
10300PC Light Orange PC ll.71 NoMax
10400PC Red PC 12.8 NoMax
10450PC MaroonPC 12.53 NoMax
10470PC Magenta PC 14.8 No Max
10500PC Purple PC (not recommended) 13.56 NoMax
10570PC Violet PC 17.63 NoMax
10610PC Horizon Blue PC 14.9 NoMax
10650PC Ultra Blue PC 12.53 NoMax
10680PC Blue PC 15.47 NoMax
10700PC Green PC 13.99 NoMax
10830PC Blaze Gold PC 10.19 NoMax
10860PC Blaze Yellow PC (not recommended) 9.34 NoMax
10870PC Bright Yellow PC ll.61 NoMax
10940PC Velvet Black PC 15.86 NoMax
10970PC Black PC 17.94 NoMax
ll300PC Bright Orange PC ll.21 NoMax
11600PC Bright Blue PC 13.87 NoMax
ll650PC Marine Blue PC 8.52 NoMax
11820PC Blaze Lemon PC 13 NoMax
18000PC Electron Yellow PC 8.81 NoMax
18010PC Electron Blue PC 8.35 NoMax
18020PC Electron Green PC 8.81 NoMax
18030PC Electron Orange PC 8.35 NoMax
19040PC FluoPinkPC 8.38 NoMax
19050PC FluoNeonPC 8.44 NoMax
18060PC Electron Red PC 8.35 NoMax
19070PC Fluo Magenta PC 8.5 NoMax
19080PC Fluo Purple PC 9.73 NoMax
PC/Base Ratio represents the amount of base required for every gram of specified pigment concentrate.
The preceding PC/Base Ratio Chart is the property of Flexible Products Company.

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