The search for sustainability pushes many screen printers to rethink their production methods and consumables choices. Read on to learn why water-based inks are a viable solution and discover how you can use the latest formulations to produce unique effects on garments. Most garment screen printers look to water-based inks when asked to suggest environmentally friendly alternatives for apparel decoration. The common wisdom is that if the ink is water soluble, and no mineral spirits or harsh chemicals are used in clean up, then it can't be harmful. Some will say there are limits to what you can do with water-based inks-you can only use low mesh counts, and you can't print on dark shirts. The fear sets in almost as soon as the words are spoken. You'll hear that the water-based inks will dry in your screens.
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