Spring Newsletter 2013
Check out our latest Spring 2013 Newsletter. We’ve got lots of news to share with you.
International Coatings manufactures a complete line of phthalate-compliant screen printing inks, including a wide variety of whites, specialty inks, special effects inks, color matching systems, additives and reducers. For more information on our products, please visit our website at www.iccink.com.
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McLogan Seminar March 27, 2013
Join us for this exciting seminar featuring:
Ø NEW Whites
· 7031 Ultra White
· 7014 Legacy White
· Learn when to use which whites for which substrates
Ø 7100 Series Performance Pro
· How to print on performance fabrics including Polyester, stretch, etc.
· What does the 7100 Performance Pro do?
PLUS: Special Effects Techniques featuring Ed Branigan.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to broaden your product knowledge and hands-on techniques.
Space is very limited, so don’t delay. RSVP today!
A non-refundable charge of $25 will apply.
Lunch and snacks will be provided!
DATE: Wednesday, March 27, 2013
LOCATION: International Coatings Headquarters
13929 E. 166th St.
Cerritos, CA 90703
COST: $25
IMPORTANT: Dress code – Please only wear closed-toe shoes
DAX Minneapolis 2013, March 22 – 23, 2013
It’s time for the next DAX show, this time in Minneapolis March 22 – 23rd, 2013. Come visit us at SPSI’s (Booths 401, 402) or Atlas Screen Supply’s (Booth 918, 802, 804, 806) booths.
Our North East Regional Sales Manager, John Levocz will be on-site to present the latest inks and techniques. He will also be doing live print demos, so don’t miss out!
The DAX Minneapolis show will be held at the Double Tree Bloomington.
John Levocz, International Coatings’ Northeast regional sales director, has been in the screen printing industry for more than 30 years and has broad experience in graphics and textile printing. John is a contributor to International Coatings’ blogs and holds print seminars all over the country.
International Coatings manufactures a complete line of phthalate-compliant screen printing inks, including a wide variety of whites, specialty inks, special effects inks, color matching systems, additives and reducers. For more information on our products, please visit our website at www.iccink.com.
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New 7031 Ultra White Is Here
International Coatings is proud to introduce its newly reformulated 7031 Ultra White™.
7031 Ultra White™ was redesigned from the ground up. It contains Non-Phthalate materials to meet a list of exacting standards. Importantly, it is easier to print and is one of the highest-performing whites in the market.
- Here are some of the attributes of the new 7031 Ultra White:
- The new 7031 offers exceptional brightness, super soft feel, excellent opacity, and is very creamy and short-bodied.
- 7031 flashes very fast and has a matte finish.
- 7031 has moderate bleed resistance.
- 7031 can be used as an underbase or highlight white and can be printed through mesh counts of up to 305.
Major printers that have completed beta-tests with the new 7031 Ultra White™ all agree that it exceeds their expectations, especially in coverage and brightness. In side-by-side print tests with comparable competitive products, the 7031 Ultra White™ out-performed the competition in coverage and printability.
7031 Ultra White™ is available through International Coatings’ exclusive network of distributor companies.
Contact International Coatings toll free at 1 (800) 423-4103 (within the U.S. only) or 1 (562) 926-1010, or go to our website at www.iccink.com, for more information.
International Coatings manufactures a complete line of phthalate-compliant screen printing inks, including a wide variety of whites, specialty inks, special effects inks, color matching systems, additives and reducers. For more information on our products, please visit our website at www.iccink.com.
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ISS Atlantic City March 8-10, 2013
We are entering our busy Tradeshow season with another ISS Show coming up: ISS Atlantic City, March 8-10, 2013.
John Levocz, our North East Regional Sales Manager will be on hand to showcase our latest inks and techniques. Stop by the Nazdar SourceOne (Booth 1301), Davis International (Booth 1236) or Garston (Booth 933) Booths and check out what we have to offer!
John will also be printing live at the show. Come out and check out the show!
John Levocz, International Coatings’ Northeast regional sales director, has been in the screen printing industry for more than 30 years and has broad experience in graphics and textile printing. John is a contributor to International Coatings’ blogs and holds print seminars all over the country.
International Coatings manufactures a complete line of phthalate-compliant screen printing inks, including a wide variety of whites, specialty inks, special effects inks, color matching systems, additives and reducers. For more information on our products, please visit our website at www.iccink.com.
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DAX Kansas City 2013 Today and Tomorrow
If you live in or around Kansas City, come to the DAX Kansas City Show being held at the Hilton Garden Inn/Jack Reardon Center.
John Levocz, our North East Regional Manager is on-site showing the latest print techniques and inks. Be sure to stop by SPSI’s (Booths 202, 203) or Atlas Screen Supply’s (Booths 603, 605, 607, 609) booth. John will also be printing live at the show so be sure to catch him!
John Levocz, International Coatings’ Northeast regional sales director, has been in the screen printing industry for more than 30 years and has broad experience in graphics and textile printing. John is a contributor to International Coatings’ blogs and holds print seminars all over the country.
International Coatings manufactures a complete line of phthalate-compliant screen printing inks, including a wide variety of whites, specialty inks, special effects inks, color matching systems, additives and reducers. For more information on our products, please visit our website at www.iccink.com.
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What comprises plastisol ink?
Here is a short description by Kieth Stevens, recently published in Printwear:
Plastisol inks are the preferred type of inks used in garment printing because they do not dry on the screen and are easy to print. In addition, they come in a variety of special effects and can be used as adhesives for caviar beads, flock and foil.
The basic recipe for plastisol inks is pretty simple. They are made of a mixture of a resin (typically a white powder) and a plasticizer (usually a clear, thick oily liquid). Pigments are then added for color, as well as other additives to give specific properties to the ink. I.e. additives such as a “blowing agent” make the ink puff up in the dryer; glitter or metal flakes may be added to create a shimmer or metallic ink. What makes one ink different from another is what type of ingredients are used and in what proportions.
Plastisol inks do not “dry” or cure at room temperature. Instead, the ink has to be heated to around 320º F. They can be printed on just about any surface that is porous and can withstand the heat to cure it.
Generally, plastisol inks do not contain solvents or volatile organic compounds, making them safe to use and handle with reasonable care. Be sure to check the manufacturer’s product data sheet for details about the particular ink you are using and the MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) for any safety precautions needed.
In the case of printing textiles (garments), the plastisol ink penetrates the fabric and creates a bond by attaching itself to the fibers. For nylon or non-woven fabrics, the ink needs a boost from a bonding agent in order for the plastisol to adhere.
Kieth Stevens is the Western regional sales manager for International Coatings. He has been teaching screen printing for more than 10 years and is a regular contributor to International Coatings’ blogs. For more information, visit iccink.com and read the company’s blog at internationalcoatingsblog.com.
International Coatings manufactures a complete line of phthalate-compliant screen printing inks, including a wide variety of whites, specialty inks, special effects inks, color matching systems, additives and reducers. For more information on our products, please visit our website at www.iccink.com.
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