Water-Based Textile Ink – 62 Colors – Soft-Hand for Cotton & Blends

Water-Based Textile Ink (WBTX Series) sinks into the fabric instead of sitting on top of it — so a finished print feels like part of the shirt, not a patch on it. Phthalate-free, breathable and vibrant, it's the ink for retail and fashion work where hand-feel sells the garment.

62 colors plus a mixing base. Pint, quart, gallon and 5 gallon. Made in Hackensack, New Jersey.

Water-based vs plastisol — which do you want?

	Water-Based	Plastisol
Hand	Softest — dyes into the fiber	Sits on top of the fabric
Best on	100% cotton, retail/fashion	Cotton & blends, production runs
On press	Dries in the screen if you stop — keep it moving	Won't dry in the screen

Best for

• 100% cotton and cotton/poly blends
• Retail, boutique and fashion apparel where soft hand matters
• Wet-on-wet multi-color work

How to run it

Type	Water-based textile · phthalate free
Substrate	100% cotton · cotton/poly blends
Mesh	110–230 depending on detail
Flash	250°F (121°C) for 3–5 seconds
Cure	320–350°F (160–177°C) — all moisture must evaporate before the ink is fully cured
On press	Keep it moving — water-based dries in the mesh if the press stops. Use a retarder for long runs.
Cleanup	Water and mild soap
Storage	65–90°F, sealed, out of direct sun. Do not freeze.
Sizes	Pint · Quart · Gallon · 5 Gallon

The cure is different from plastisol — the water has to fully evaporate before the ink cures, or the print washes out. Confirm your dryer is driving off all moisture and reaching temperature. Test wash before a production run.

Need a color we do not stock?

Our proprietary UMX (Ultimate Mixing System) matches any target color — in water-based, plastisol, solvent or UV ink. Standard turnaround 48–72 hours under D50 lighting. Free software: umxsystem.com.

Safety & handling

• Keep out of reach of children
• Avoid prolonged skin contact — wash with soap and water
• Use with adequate ventilation, particularly at the dryer
• Refer to the Safety Data Sheet before use

Compliance

CPSIA — Children's Product Safety
This series has been tested and complies with:

• 16 CFR Part 1303 — Lead in Paint & Surface Coatings: <90 ppm
• CPSIA §101 — Total Lead in Substrates: <100 ppm
• CPSIA §108 — Phthalates (DEHP, DBP, BBP, DINP, DIDP, DNOP): <1,000 ppm each

California Proposition 65
Based on information provided by our raw-material suppliers and current formulation data, this series does not intentionally contain any chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm as listed under California Proposition 65.

These determinations are based on information supplied by our raw-material vendors and on current formulation data. Statement dated January 20, 2023.

Questions?

Total Ink Solutions LLC
200 South Newman Street, Unit 4 & 5
Hackensack, NJ 07601
Phone:877-937-6400
Email: sales@totalink.com