FlexCure Inks – Breakthrough Versatility
What is FlexCure™?
International Coatings’ FlexCure™ products offer a ‘flexible’ curing range, from a low 275°F (135°C) to a standard 325°F (163°C). FlexCure™ inks are versatile. They can be used as low-cure inks and as standard cure inks; and they can be used with any of International Coatings ink products.
Why Is Low Cure Important?
The growing popularity of synthetic, polyester and performance fabrics has challenged printers in a couple of ways. Many synthetic fabrics contain temperature-reactive dyes that gas off and migrate well below the typical cure temperature of plastisol inks (320°F (160°C)). Many synthetic fabrics also shrink or melt when cured at standard cure temperatures. Lower curing temperatures mitigate these dye migration and heat-sensitivity issues.
FlexCure™ vs Low Cure
FlexCure™ inks give printers the option to select the cure temperatures that work best for them. FlexCure™ inks can be used as Low Cure inks or can be cured at temperatures ranging to a standard 325°F (163°C°). A flexible cure range eliminates the need to stock separate lines of ink for low-cure and standard-cure production runs – a bonus to the bottom line.
FlexCure™ inks are compatible with International Coatings’ existing plastisol inks, including our special effects inks. No special treatments, settings or methods are needed to use FlexCure™ inks. They simply are the same great International Coatings’ inks, but better!
International Coatings Expanded Its Portfolio of FlexCure™ Inks!
Many of our most popular inks now cure at temperatures as low as 275°F (135°C). They are the perfect choice for printers looking to combat dye migration and block bleed on dyed fabrics.
Check out the list of our FlexCure™ products below (and check back in the future as we add to the list):
Bleed Blockers
Guardian Gray™ 7043 Bleed Blocker
Axeon Guardian Black™ 1240 Bleed Blocker
Whites
Poly White 741
Cool White™ 7022
Paramount White™ 7041
All-Pro™ 901 White
BLAZE™ COTTON WHITE 7038
UltraMix® Color Mixing System
UltraMix® 7500 Series Pantone® Color System
*Performance Pro 7100 Series cure up to 300°F/149°C.
