Plastisol Ink Screen Printing

Here at AMBRO Manufacturing we sometimes get questions asking us what the difference is between plastisol ink screen printing and water based ink screen printing.  Some people don’t even realize that with screen printing comes many different types of inks to choose from depending on the material and final look you desire!  Plastisol ink screen printing is common because plastisol inks are more affordable and easily reclaimed for reuse, but it’s not the only option!

Plastisol Ink Screen Printing

Here at AMBRO Manufacturing we handle screen printing with many different specialty inks.  We’ve got plastisol ink screen printing alongside water based and discharge ink printing services so you’ll have the best of both worlds.  Water based inks differ from plastisol inks because they contain a solvent which makes them susceptible to drying out when exposed to air.  Water based ink is thinner than plastisol ink and when it dries it feels almost like the fabric because it has such soft hand.  Since water based inks are one-time use and cannot be reclaimed, they tend to be a little more expensive than the plastisol alternative.  The tradeoff is in the softness of the print though!

Plastisol ink screen printing versus water based ink screen printing isn’t a case of which one is better or worse, but rather which one is right for your project at the time.  Some designs you’d prefer to do with plastisol, but others might be a better fit for water based inks.  We at AMBRO Manufacturing can help you figure out which works best for you and then produce them for you!  We are a contract apparel customization company with over 30 years of experience, so we have the experience and the resources to get you to your printing goals.  If you would like to place an order with us, or if you would like to learn more about our company and services, you can contact us by email or by giving us a call at (908) 806-8337.

Plastisol Ink Screen Printing