Water-based Binder Paste for Impressionist Silkscreen Printing
Properties
Aquasol Discharge White/Clear NF are formulated for screenprinting on cotton-based fabric to create the
‘discharge effect’. Aquasol Discharge White/Clear NF absorbs deep into the fibres and when fully cured do
not affect the feel of the fabric. Hence, you can achieve a fully breathable print on cotton and retain the
texture and handfeel of the original fabric. Prints with Aquasol Discharge White/Clear NF are not designed
to be as bright and brilliant as rubber inks because emphasis is on the handfeel. Hence, Aquasol Discharge
White/Clear NF is most suitable for prints that provide the ‘antique’ or ‘rugged’ look. Of course, Aquasol
Discharge White/Clear NF can be used with Aquasol rubber inks in order to achieve the best combination
between ‘ruggedness’ and brilliance. Unlike conventional discharge inks, Aquasol Discharge White/Clear
NF is non-toxic and is completely free of formaldehyde, heavy metals, azo and other toxic materials.
Aquasol Discharge White NF – Opaque and flexible with white tone. Suitable for prints on dark fabric.
Aquasol Discharge Clear NF – Transparent and flexible. Suitable for colour prints on white and light colour
fabric. Well suited for process and tone colour prints. Aquasol Discharge Clear NF can be mixed with
Aquasol Dischrage White NF in any proportion as per requirement.
Application Procedure
Aquasol Discharge White/Clear NF are thixotropic and can become more viscous when left standing for
prolonged periods of time. However, the viscosity will reduce with stirring or agitation during the usual
process of printing. Aquasol Discharge White/Clear NF are suitable for silkscreen prints with screen mesh
sizes of up to 1800. Mix in the appropriate colourants directly into Aquasol Discharge White/Clear NF and
print directly onto fabric. Leave the prints to air dry for 4-6 hours before heat curing. Aquasol Fixer NF (1-
3%) can be added if better wash fastness is required. Curing can be carried out by using an oven (150oC for
2 min.) or hotpress (180oC for 10 s.).
Storage
Do not exceed twelve months from date of manufacture. Protect from frost (>5oC). Keep lids tightly closed
at all times after use.