Our Printing Process

We only use the most technologically advanced water-based inks available. We have eliminated all solvents from our printing process and only use biodegradable drain safe products in our screen re-claiming process which is soon to include a water recycling systemwhich we hope can reduce our water consumption by well in excess of 95%.

We only use Permaset Aqua inks manufactured by Colormaker in Australia.

Water based inks do not contain PVC or phthalates and are much more environmentally friendly. It is well documented that a bi product of the manufacture of PVC are dioxins which have strong links to cancer and other conditions. Permaset Aqua inks do not contain any toxic chemicals at all. It is formulated free from Lead and other heavy metals and passed the Oekotex Class 1 standard with 60% to spare. It is safe to use on baby clothes under 2 years, underwear and swim wear.

Permaset Aqua inks do not contain ozone-depleting chemicals such as CFC's and HCFC's, aromatic hydrocarbons or any volatile solvents. And you don't need solvents to clean the screens down after they've been used - you can clean them with water.

Most screen printing companies were using Plastisol inks as water based inks can be difficult to use due to air drying and usually, they are not as durable and opaque as Plastisol inks.

Permaset Aqua inks were developed with this in mind. They are highly durable to wash, rub and dry-clean, together with intense pigment colour for excellent coverage, opacity and colour brightness. The ink colours have light-fastness ratings of at least 6/8 on the Blue Wool scale - in fact most of the colours received ratings of 8/8.

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