19000PFX Epic Noir Mat

• Excellent glow properties and wash durability
• Produces a high intensity phosphorescent glow effect with long lasting afterglow
• Suitable for direct print or cold peel transfer application
• Ready-for-use or tintabl

Fabric Types

• 100% cotton, cotton blends, some synthetics

Mesh

• Counts: 86-160 t/in (34-62 t/cm)
• Tension: 25-35 n/cm

Squeegee

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

Non-Phthalate Stencil

• Direct: 2 over 2
• Off Contact: 1/16” (.2cm)
• Emulsion Over Mesh: 15-20% or 35-70 microns

Flash & Cure Temperatures

• Flash: 220°F (105°C)
• Cure: 320°F (160°C)

Pigment Loading

• up to 5% Wilflex PC
• up to 5% Wilflex EQ
• up to 5% Wilflex MX/RIO
• up to 5% Rutland C3 Boosters

Epic Additives

• K2915 CURABLE REDUCER - 5% 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

• Stir inks before printing
• Use consistent, high-tensioned screen mesh and sharp edged squeegees for best print results
• Best “glow” results when printed directly onto light colored fabric or over a light colored underlay when printing on dark fabric
• Tintable with plastisol colorants. See Pigment Loading section for suggested percentages. Limit the % colorant added to maintain best glow properties
• Avoid excess cure temperatures as this can damage the phosphorescent pigment
• For cold peel transfers on darks, use a coated release paper or polyester film. Print using 70 duro squeegee and recommended mesh counts, gel and then backed with light colored ink and followed by adhesive. Gel at 212°F (100°C) for 60 sec. Apply transfer with heat press at 340°F (170°C) for 10-12 sec at medium pressure. Verify process

• 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.