Printing Inks

A block silicone softener releases its softening action gradually and in a controlled way during curing, giving manufacturers more predictable and even results. Regular unblocked silicone can release its effect too quickly, which can sometimes cause an uneven or greasy feel if not handled carefully.

Textile printing inks are made from colour pigments mixed with binders and thickeners. The binder helps the colour stick to the fabric, and the thickener controls how the ink flows during printing. Dyne Chemicals makes different inks for screen, digital, and rotary printing, and each type is made a little differently depending on whether it needs to be white, clear, stretchy, or extra bright.

Pigment printing binds colour directly to the fabric surface. Conversely, traditional discharge printing removes the fabric’s base dye to embed a new design, a method frequently used for light prints on dark textiles. To modernize this workflow, Dyne Chemicals engineers advanced dry discharge substitute inks. These formulations deliver the vivid clarity and soft hand feel of conventional discharge without relying on chlorine or safolite. Operating on a streamlined print-dry-cure process, they completely eliminate the need for washing and steaming, cutting water consumption while ensuring zero-odour.

Stretch inks are designed for fabrics such as T-shirts, activewear, and swimwear that undergo frequent stretching. Dyne Chemicals’ Stretch Inks are acrylic-based, APEO-free, NPEO-free, and formaldehyde-free, helping the print stretch with the fabric while maintaining print integrity through regular wear and washing.

White printing inks usually use a pigment called titanium dioxide to look bright and solid. A titanium substitute ink is made to give the same bright, solid white look using less or no titanium dioxide. This helps manufacturers manage cost and supply, while still keeping the print bright. Dyne Chemicals’ Brightex Series is made this way.

Wash fastness means how well a print keeps its colour after many washes. Light fastness means how well it resists fading in sunlight. Dyne Chemicals’ inks are made to keep prints sharp and colourful even after repeated washing and sun exposure.

It depends on your fabric and how you print it. For stiff fabrics like cotton, non-stretch inks work well. For stretchy fabrics like knitwear, you need stretch inks so the print doesn’t crack. It also matters whether you use screen, digital, or rotary printing, since each method needs a slightly different ink. If your product needs to meet eco standards for export, ask for eco-friendly ink options too.

Yes, eco-friendly inks can perform just as well as regular inks when used correctly. Eco-friendly inks avoid certain harsh chemicals (called APEO/NPEO and Formaldehyde) that some countries restrict. Dyne Chemicals’ Ecological DD range is made to give the same bright, clear print without needing an extra washing step.

Printing inks are used in fashion clothing, home textiles like bedsheets and curtains, sportswear, and industrial fabric products. Each industry needs something different. Fashion brands want vibrant colours, home textile makers want long-lasting prints, and industrial users want tough, durable prints. Dyne Chemicals makes inks that cover all these needs.

Dyne Chemicals’ inks work with three common printing methods: screen printing, digital printing, and rotary printing. Screen printing is good for bold designs, rotary printing is used for large fabric runs, and digital printing is best for detailed, multi-colour designs. Each method needs the ink to flow and dry in a slightly different way.

Before placing a big order, ask for a sample print on your actual fabric to see how the colour and finish look. Check if the ink washes and holds colour well under your usual washing process. If you are exporting, confirm the ink meets required safety standards (like being Formaldehyde, APEO/NPEO-free). Also ask about minimum order size and delivery time so there are no surprises later.