Description
Maxopake PADE Series – High Opacity Plastisol Ink for Dark Garments
The Maxopake PADE Series is Union Ink’s highest opacity plastisol ink system, engineered for bold, direct prints on dark garments. With a creamy consistency and soft hand feel, Maxopake inks deliver vibrant colour results on 100% cotton and cotton/polyester blends without the need for an underbase.
This series also includes low-bleed and neon colour options, providing a versatile platform for fashion, promo, and retail apparel printing where strong coverage and bright tones are essential.
Key Benefits:
- Extremely high opacity – even in fluorescent shades
- Soft, creamy texture for smooth printing
- Ready-to-use formulation
- Available in standard, neon, and low-bleed colours
- Compatible with cotton and cotton/poly blends
Recommended Applications:
- Manual and automatic screen printing on dark garments
- Promotional apparel, fashion lines, and bold graphic tees
Mesh & Printing:
- Recommended mesh: 29–49 threads/cm
- Use 29–34 threads/cm for maximum deposit on whites/yellows
- Direct emulsion or capillary film compatible
- Use rounded squeegee or soft pallet pad to increase surface deposit
Recommended Emulsions:
For optimal results with Maxopake PADE Series, use plastisol-compatible emulsions such as:
- Murakami T9
- Murakami TXR
- Chromaline ChromaLIME (Plastisol only)
- Chromaline Hydro-X
- Chromaline CP Tex
- Saati Grafic HU
Explore our full range of textile emulsions here.
Curing Instructions:
Cure fully at 149°C. Due to heavier deposits, Maxopake inks may require slightly longer dwell times or increased temperature. Low-bleed versions should be cured at 163°C for 2 minutes to prevent ghosting.
Available Colours:
Includes a full palette of standard brights, low-bleed colours (White, Golden Yellow, Medium Yellow), and bold neon fluorescents such as Orbit Yellow, Inferno Orange, and Aurora Pink.
Technical Notes:
Maxopake inks will not air dry—heat curing is required. Not recommended to reduce opacity by over-thinning. Always test for washability and curing before production. Avoid stacking hot printed garments to reduce risk of ghosting with low-bleed inks.
Wash-Up & Storage:
For environmentally friendly clean-up, use AGM Green Eco Wash or AGM Green Citrus Wash. Store at room temperature and avoid direct sunlight to prevent premature gelling.
For more information on this product, find the technical data sheet here.
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