Spinks Screen Printing Inks
Spinks inks are trusted by printers for consistent printing ink performance, clean coverage, and reliable color on fabric. Used across everyday screen printing jobs and production runs, these inks help maintain print quality with steady viscosity and opacity from start to finish. Browse to find the ink type, color, and size that match how you print.
What This Screen Printing Ink Collection Is Used For
Spinks screen printing ink is used for professional screen printing where color accuracy, coverage, and consistency matter. These inks are commonly applied to fabric for apparel, uniforms, and production work that runs through a screen rather than a plate. They’re a reliable choice for repeat jobs where print quality needs to stay the same from the first order to the next.
These inks fit standard screen printing setups and sit within a broader range of inks used across different printing needs.
Ink Types Available for Printing Ink Applications
Spinks offers several printing ink options so printers can choose what best matches the job and press setup. Each ink type is formulated for specific printing conditions, allowing consistent results without changing how the job is printed.
Common ink types include:
- Plastisol inks, widely used for strong opacity, durable prints, and consistent coverage across production runs
- Acrylic inks and other based inks, used when plastisol is not preferred or when certain requirements apply
- Rubber base inks, selected for particular finishes, materials, or print styles
- Specialty inks, including metallic and process colors for added vibrancy or visual contrast
These options allow printers to match ink behavior to fabric, color needs, and screen setup.
Screen Printing vs Offset Printing and Offset Inks
Screen printing and offset printing are very different processes, which is why the inks are not interchangeable. Screen printing pushes ink through a mesh screen directly onto fabric or other surfaces. Offset printing relies on plates and rollers to transfer ink, most often onto paper.
Offset inks used in offset printing are thinner and designed for plate transfer and paper stock. Screen printing ink is thicker, built for coverage, and formulated to hold opacity on fabric without soaking through. Understanding this difference helps avoid problems with coverage, drying, and print quality.
For shops that need inks aligned with formulation standards or environmental requirements, Envirotech inks are a suitable option based on those considerations.
What Printers Can Expect on Press
On press, Spinks inks are designed to behave consistently. This helps printers maintain print quality without constant adjustments during a run.
What printers typically experience:
- Stable viscosity that’s easy to control on the screen
- Reliable opacity and even coverage, including darker colors like black
- Color that stays consistent from start to finish
- Drying behavior that supports clean prints without rushing
For longer runs or slower printing speeds, inks with extended open time help reduce drying in the screen and minimize interruptions. In those situations, stay-open inks are a practical choice.
Choosing the Right Ink for Your Printing Needs
Choosing the right ink usually comes down to how the job will be printed and what materials are involved. Fabric type, color expectations, and press setup all play a role, and many jobs print cleanly without changing ink systems or adding modifiers. For repeat production work, consistency is often the deciding factor, since steady results save time and reduce rework.
Printing Supplies Direct supports customers by making it easy to order the inks and printing supplies they already rely on, with nationwide delivery to help keep presses running on schedule. If you have questions about ink types, pricing, or need help choosing supplies for a specific job, you can contact us for straightforward guidance.
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