RUTLAND M3 BLUE 1# M32441

Description

Rutland M3 Ink System – High Opacity Plastisol Mixing System for Light & Dark Garments

The Rutland M3 Ink System is a professional-grade, non-phthalate plastisol mixing system designed to deliver vibrant Pantone®-matched prints with excellent opacity and print consistency. M3 mixing colours replace the older M2 and EM systems and are engineered for use on both white and dark garments—either straight from formulation or custom-blended on press.

This system is extremely user-friendly, requiring minimal additives or modification. Its tack-free formulation eliminates the need for viscosity reducers, and its non-build-up properties support longer runs without downtime for wiping screens.

Key Benefits:

• High-opacity mixing colours for strong coverage on dark fabrics
• Non-phthalate and internationally compliant
• Tack-free formula for clean printing across a wide mesh range
• No build-up—ideal for high-efficiency, long-run printing
• Compatible with IMS 3.0 software for thousands of Pantone®-matched colours

Recommended Fabric Types:

• 100% Cotton
• Poly/Cotton Blends (use Low Bleed or Barrier Base)
• 100% Polyester (with ES0266 NPT Barrier Base)

Application Guidelines:

• Print directly onto white garments or over an underbase for dark garments
• Use NPT Low Bleed White or NPT Barrier Base as needed
• For soft-hand effects, mix 1:1 with ES0250 NPT Chino Base
• For puff effects, add up to 30% K2470 NuPuff Base

Screen Setup:

• Mesh Count: 34–120 threads/cm (86–305 tpi)
• Squeegee: 70 or 80 durometer, square profile
• Stencil: Use plastisol-compatible emulsions such as Murakami T9, Murakami TXR, or Chromaline ChromaLIME
• Off-Contact: 2 mm or more

Explore the full range of recommended textile emulsions here.

Flash & Cure:
Flash at 60–66°C on pre-heated pallets. Full cure at 160°C.

Environmental & Safety:
Non-phthalate and compliant with major international standards. For SDS and compliance information, visit Avient Compliance Support.

Storage & Clean-Up:
Store at 18–35°C away from direct sunlight. For environmentally safe clean-up, use AGM Green Eco Wash or AGM Green Citrus Wash. Dispose of unused ink responsibly.

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