Triangle Ink 1170 Black - 1 Gallon
Versatile black plastisol screen printing ink formulated for smooth wet-on-wet printing, dependable production performance, and direct printing on athletic and leisure garments.
Characteristics
Triangle Ink 1170 Black – 1 Gallon is part of Triangle Ink's Tri-Flex 1100 Series, a multipurpose plastisol ink system formulated for direct wet-on-wet textile screen printing. Designed for athletic and leisure garments, this versatile black ink provides dependable performance for everyday production.
Triangle Ink 1170 Black can be used for direct printing on a variety of knit and woven textiles, including T-shirts, sweatshirts, jerseys, fleece goods, and bandanna stock. The Tri-Flex 1100 Series can also be used for limited plastisol transfer production, including hot-peel applications when appropriate transfer paper and production procedures are used.
Its broad mesh compatibility makes 1170 Black suitable for different artwork and ink-deposit requirements. Triangle Ink identifies 110T monofilament mesh as a common choice, with a broader range of approximately 60T–280T monofilament mesh available depending on the application.
Formulated for professional production screen printing, Triangle Ink 1170 Black offers a practical solution for black spot-color graphics, athletic apparel, leisurewear, and general textile printing.
- Multipurpose black plastisol screen printing ink
- Part of the Triangle Ink Tri-Flex 1100 Series
- Formulated for direct wet-on-wet printing
- Designed for athletic and leisure garments
- Suitable for knit and woven textile applications
- Works with T-shirts, sweatshirts, jerseys, fleece, and similar goods
- Broad screen mesh compatibility
- Commonly printed through 110T monofilament mesh
- Can be used for limited plastisol transfer production
- Compatible with solvent-resistant stencil emulsions
- Professional formulation for production screen printing
- Convenient 1-gallon container
- T-shirts
- Sweatshirts
- Athletic apparel
- Jerseys
- Fleece garments
- Leisurewear
- Bandanna stock
- Compatible knit and woven textiles
- Mix Before Printing: Stir the ink thoroughly before production to ensure consistent printing characteristics.
- Mesh Selection: Select mesh based on the artwork and desired ink deposit. A 110T monofilament mesh is a common starting point, while finer or coarser meshes can be used as the application requires.
- Stencil Selection: Use a solvent-resistant stencil emulsion suitable for plastisol screen printing.
- Wet-on-Wet Printing: Optimize screen tension, off-contact, squeegee pressure, and print settings for consistent wet-on-wet production.
- Transfer Applications: For limited plastisol transfer production, use appropriate transfer paper and follow the recommended production procedures for the intended application.
- Proper Curing: Verify that the entire ink film receives sufficient heat to meet the specified 315°F–330°F cure range. Do not rely solely on dryer temperature settings.
- Heavy Ink Deposits: Heavy ink deposits and high-moisture fabrics, such as 100% cotton, may require additional curing energy or dwell time.
- Production Testing: Perform wash and adhesion testing before beginning production, particularly when changing garments, mesh counts, ink deposits, or dryer settings.
- Storage: Store at room temperature and keep away from excessive heat.
- Cure Range: Triangle Ink's published technical information lists a cure range of 315°F–330°F.
- Complete Cure: Actual curing performance depends on ink deposit, fabric construction, ink color, and dryer efficiency. Confirm that the entire ink film reaches the required curing conditions.
- Fabric Moisture: High-moisture fabrics may require additional curing energy or dwell time.
- Wash Testing: Conduct wash and adhesion testing to verify proper curing before full production.
- Mesh Compatibility: The approximately 60T–280T monofilament mesh range provides flexibility for different artwork and ink-deposit requirements.
- T-shirts and sweatshirts
- Athletic apparel
- Jerseys
- Fleece garments
- Leisurewear
- Bandanna stock
- General textile graphics
- Black spot-color printing
- Direct textile screen printing
- Production wet-on-wet printing
- Compatible knit and woven textiles
- Limited plastisol transfer applications
