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MASTERING THE ART OF SCREEN PRINTING ON STRETCHY FABRICS

We get it – sometimes, you need to print on fabrics that have a little more give. Think leggings, jerseys, athletic wear, and all things stretchy. These garments often contain Spandex or Lycra, making them ultra-stretchy. But how can you ensure your prints stand up to the stretch? Well, that's where FN-INK™ Stretch comes to the rescue. Let's dive into everything you need to know about printing on Spandex and Spandex-blended fabrics.

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How FN-INK Plastisol Ink Powers HisWay Press or Print

FN-INK is a low-cure, creamy, easy-to-use plastisol ink for printers of all types. But don’t take our word for it. Hisway Press or Print uses FN-INK in their screen print shop. We asked them a few questions about their experience with the ink. Here’s what they had to say.

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STOP DYE MIGRATION IN ITS TRACKS

Do you know what is one of the worst feelings? The dread that fills your soul when a printed poly shirt comes out the end of the dryer and you notice the shirt’s dyes seeped into the print. (Don’t even get me started on printing white ink on a red polyester shirt.) It’s a screen printer’s nightmare. To keep the bad dreams away, learn how to prevent dye migration from happening in the first place.

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