18000PFXCB Epic Cork Base

• Elevated smooth, cork effect texture for use with fashion design concepts.
• Tough and stretchable.
• Excellent adhesion to fabrics.
• Can be used on light or dark grounds.
• Can be printed direct to garment or over an underbase.
• Can be printed through flat screen meshes or high density films

Fabric Types

• 100% cotton, cotton blends, Lycra, denim

Mesh

• Counts: 61-230 t/in (24-91 t/cm)
• Tension: 25-35 n/cm

Squeegee

• Durometer: 60-70, 60/90/60
• Edge: Square, Sharp
• Stroke: Hard flood, Medium stroke
• *Do not use excess squeegee pressure

Non-Phthalate Stencil

• Direct: 2 over 2
• Off Contact: 1/16” (.2cm)
• Capillary/Thick Film: up to 400 microns

Flash & Cure Temperatures

• Flash: 160°F (70°C)
• Cure: 300°F (150°C)

Pigment Loading

• EQ: 10% max
• MX: 10% max
• PC: 10% max
• *All percentages listed at % by weight

Epic Additives

• Extender: N/A
• Reducer: Epic Viscosity Buster-3% max
• *All percentages listed at % by weight

Shipping & Storage

• 65-90°F (18-32°C)
• Avoid direct sunlight.
• Use within one year of receipt

Clean Up

• Ink degradent or press wash

• Can be mixed with Epic PCs, Epic EQs, or Epic MX to create custom colors. Add up to 10% by weight.
• Best results when printed directly onto fabric.
• A heavy flood stroke that fully fills the open areas of the stencil with ink is recommended.
• Use a print-flash-print method to build ink density.
• Changing ink cure temperature will affect surface texture and feel of the ink.

• Stir plastisols before printing.
• Do not dry clean, bleach or iron printed area.
• Perform fusion tests before production. Failure to cure ink properly can result in poor wash fastness, inferior adhesion and unacceptable durability. Gel and cure temperatures for ink should be measured using a Thermoprobe device placed directly in the wet ink film and verified on the substrate(s) and equipment to be used for production.
• It is the responsibility of the printer to determine that the correct ink has been selected for a specific substrate and the application processes meet the printer’s customer standards or specifications.
• Curing is the responsibility of each printer to confirm that the print is fully cured. PolyOne’s cure recommendations are not a guarantee or warranty, but merely suggested starting points for curing evaluations as explained above.
• When printing on garments that contain certain dyes, you must pre-test for the potential ghosting. Please refer to our website for more information on this issue.
• Wilflex products have been carefully designed to perform within a given viscosity range, and any dramatic change in viscosity is probable to result in a change in printing characteristics
• NON-CONTAMINATION OF EPIC INKS: Do not mix EPIC inks with inks, additives or extenders from other companies. All buckets, palette knives, stirring apparatus, squeegees, flood bars and screens must be cleaned properly and free of phthalates and pvc containing inks. Non-phthalate emulsions and pallet adhesives must be used. Failure to follow these precautions may cause phthalate contamination in violation of consumer protection laws and regulations.
• Any application not referred in this product information bulletin should be pre-tested or consultation sought with Wilflex Technical Services Department prior to printing.