96LF and 92LF Metallic are plastisol based products that produce a "chrome" metallic look when printed.
Caution:
96LF and 92 LF Metallic Silver both contain a high loading of un-coated metallic powders that will tarnish (turn gray) when exposed to any type of detergent or water that contains a bleaching or whitening agent. The abrasion resistance of these inks is also low.
There will be some rub off of metallic particles even when the inks are properly cured/fused. It is extremely important to pre-print and test printed fabrics for wash and wear durability before beginning production.
- 1. 96LF and 908LF Metallic Silver reflect infrared heat. A forced air dryer is highly recommended for proper curing/fusion of these products. Complete fusion of these products may be very difficult to achieve in an infrared dryer. Even when the 96LF and 908LF are properly fused, there will be some rub off of metallic particles. Check for proper cure/ fusion of product by wash testing finished product according to the wash instructions below.
- 2. To obtain best wash results, make sure printed inks are properly cured/fused and hand wash with a phosphate free detergent such as Woolite®, then air or line dry. Do not use bleach, iron or dry clean the printed garment.
- 3. Air drying washed product is strongly recommended. Dulling of ink surface may be caused by heat and abrasion in a clothes dryer.
- 4. Garments printed with 96LF or 908LF should be labeled with recommended washing instructions.
- 5. Use 156LF or 956LF Metallic Silver Shimmers when best overall wash and wear durability is desired for metallic looking prints.
