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.
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