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Water-based ink and screen printing silicone are both common printing materials. They have their own characteristics and are suitable for different printing needs. The following is a detailed comparison of the two to help determine which one is more suitable for printing:
1. Performance characteristics
Water-based ink
The pattern printed by water-based ink has good breathability and is suitable for fabrics that need to be breathable, such as cotton T-shirts.
The raw materials and production costs of water-based ink are relatively low, so the price is more affordable.
Water-based ink uses water as a solvent, is non-toxic and odorless, and meets environmental protection requirements.
The pattern printed by water-based ink is brightly colored, but the covering power may be slightly inferior to screen printing silicone.
Three-dimensional sense: The pattern printed by screen printing silicone has a strong three-dimensional sense and a soft feel, which is suitable for printing products that need to highlight the three-dimensional sense.
Silk-screen silicone has strong weather resistance and can resist the influence of harsh environments such as ultraviolet rays, high temperature, and humidity on the pattern.
2. Application fields
Water-based ink
It is more suitable for price-sensitive applications and fabrics that need to be breathable, such as T-shirts, sportswear, etc.
It is suitable for large-area printing and patterns with high color requirements.
Silk-screen silicone
It is more suitable for printed products that need to highlight the three-dimensional sense and feel, such as clothing accessories, luggage accessories, etc.
3. Selection suggestions
If the fabric needs to be breathable and has certain requirements for cost, you can choose water-based ink; if the fabric does not require high breathability, but hopes that the pattern has a three-dimensional sense and feel, you can choose silk-screen silicone.
If the pattern needs to be printed on a large area and the color is bright, you can choose water-based ink; if the pattern needs to highlight the three-dimensional sense and details, you can choose silk-screen silicone.
If the printed product is used for daily wear or sports scenes, and there are certain requirements for cost, you can choose water-based ink; if the printed product is used for display, gifts or high-end markets, and there are high requirements for pattern quality and texture, you can choose silk-screen silicone.
In summary, water-based ink and silk-screen silicone each have their own advantages and disadvantages. Which one is more suitable for printing needs to be determined according to the specific application scenario, fabric characteristics and pattern requirements.