PERMASET AQUA METALLIC COPPER

Description

Permaset® Aqua – Water-Based Textile Inks for Light-Coloured Fabrics

Permaset Aqua is a professional-grade, water-based ink system designed for vibrant, soft-handle printing on light-toned fabrics. These solvent-free inks are low odour, intermixable, and produce non-bleeding, highly transparent shades with outstanding wash and dry-clean resistance once fully cured.

Permaset Aqua is suitable for everything from T-shirts and fashionwear to soft furnishings and yardage. Available in Standard, Glow (fluorescent), Process (CMYK), and Metallic colour ranges, this ink system is a versatile solution for environmentally conscious printers.

Key Benefits:

• Soft handle and matt finish
• Brilliant transparency – ideal for high-detail prints
• Solvent-free and low odour
• Excellent wash and dry-clean resistance when heat cured
• Intermixable, non-bleeding, and highly lightfast colours

Recommended Fabrics:

• 100% Cotton
• Cotton/Polyester blends
• Most synthetic fabrics (test for heat resistance)

Applications:

• Fashion and sportswear
• T-shirts, scarves, and swimwear
• Banners, flags, table linen, tote bags, and upholstery

Screen Setup:

• Mesh: 43–120T (110–305 tpi), depending on ink type
• Stencil: Water-resistant emulsion, fully dried and cured
• Recommended emulsions: Chromaline® ChromaLIME (Plastisol only), Chromaline® Hydro-X, Chromaline® CP-Tex™, Murakami® T9, Murakami® TXR, Saati Grafic HU

Explore our full emulsion range here.

Curing Guidelines:

• 2–3 minutes at 160°C
• 5–6 minutes at 140°C
• 8–9 minutes at 120°C

Always test for complete curing when using additives or printing on synthetic blends.

Coverage:
Approximately 15–21 m²/L using 62T mesh.

Drying, Thinning & Clean-Up:

• Add up to 3% Permaset® Retarder to extend open time
• Thin with up to 5% water if necessary
• Clean up with AGM Green Eco Wash or AGM Green Citrus Wash

Environmental Compliance:
Manufactured under ISO 14001 EMS-certified environmental practices.

For more information on this product, find the technical data sheet here.