White Ink

White ink serves as a fundamental underbase layer in garment printing, particularly on dark fabrics, where it provides a base for other colors to sit on. This underbase layer ensures color brilliance and accuracy, addressing the challenges of printing on dark substrates.

For a deeper understanding of the concept of underbase layer in garment printing, please refer to our article on Underbase Layer.

White ink possesses the following properties:

• Opacity: White ink is highly opaque, allowing it to effectively block the underlying fabric color and provide a solid foundation for subsequent colors.
• Adhesion: White ink adheres well to a variety of fabric substrates, ensuring durability and washfastness of the print.
• Compatibility: White ink is compatible with various printing techniques, including screen printing, DTG (Direct-to-Garment) printing, and DTF (Direct-to-Film) printing.

Importance: White ink plays a crucial role in achieving high-quality prints on dark fabrics:

• Color Brilliance: By providing a base layer for other colors, white ink ensures that colors appear vibrant and true to their intended hue on dark substrates.
• Color Accuracy: White ink helps maintain color accuracy by preventing the fabric's color from affecting the appearance of printed designs, ensuring consistent and reliable results.
• Print Durability: The presence of a white ink underbase enhances the durability and washfastness of prints on dark fabrics, ensuring long-lasting and high-quality results.