YRsilicone provides two main types of screen printing pigments: water-based pigments and silicone pigments. The two products are designed for different ink systems and should not be mixed or substituted without compatibility testing.
Two Types of Screen Printing Pigments
♦ Water-Based Screen Printing Pigments：
Water-based pigments are designed to work with water-based printing paste and water-based textile inks. The pigment is dispersed into the water-based printing system to create the required color. This makes it suitable for manufacturers using water-based inks for conventional textile printing.
Water-based textile printing systems are widely used for garments and fabrics. Modern water-based pigment systems can provide good color performance while reducing the use of solvents.
Important: Water-based pigments are intended for water-based systems. They should not be directly added to silicone ink because silicone and water-based systems have different chemical properties and curing mechanisms.
♦ Silicone Screen Printing Pigments：
Silicone pigments are concentrated color pastes specifically formulated for silicone-based printing materials. They are compatible with silicone screen printing inks and can be used for applications such as high-density printing, heat transfer silicone, 3D logos, and other silicone textile effects.
YRsilicone silicone pigments are designed to provide consistent color development without significantly affecting the silicone system when used according to the recommended formulation.
Water-Based Pigment vs. Silicone Pigment
The easiest way to choose the right pigment is to first identify the ink system being used. The two pigments have different chemical bases, so they should not be treated as interchangeable products.
| Feature | Water-Based Pigment | Silicone Pigment |
|---|---|---|
| Base system | Water-based ink/paste | Silicone ink |
| Main application | Textile printing | Silicone textile printing |
| Compatibility | Water-based printing paste | Silicone-based materials |
| Color development | Good | High color strength |
| Heat resistance | Depends on system | Excellent |
| 3D silicone printing | Not suitable | Suitable |
| Heat transfer silicone | Not suitable | Suitable |
| Eco-friendly option | Yes | Yes |
Key Features of YRsilicone Screen Printing Pigments
High Color Strength
A concentrated pigment can produce strong colors with a relatively small amount of color paste.
● Bright colors
● Better color consistency
● Lower pigment consumption
● Easier color adjustment
Stable Color Performance
For garment and textile manufacturers, color consistency is important for brand logos and repeated production orders.
YRsilicone pigments can be used to develop a range of standard and customized colors according to customer requirements.
Environmentally Friendly Printing Options
Environmental requirements are becoming increasingly important in textile manufacturing.
Both water-based pigments and silicone pigments can be used in environmentally oriented printing systems, depending on the complete formulation and applicable compliance requirements.
Water-based pigment systems can reduce or eliminate the use of solvents, while silicone textile inks are also available in formulations designed without certain restricted substances. For example, Dow describes one silicone textile printing system as solvent-, PVC-, phthalate-, organotin-, and formaldehyde-free.
For commercial production, however, manufacturers should always check the specific product's TDS, SDS, test reports, and required compliance standards rather than judging environmental performance from the word "pigment" alone.
Why Choose YRsilicone Screen Printing Pigments?
★ Professional Color Solutions
We provide pigments for both water-based and silicone-based printing systems, helping printing factories select the right color material for their process.
★ Wide Color Selection
Standard colors are available, with customized color development for specific customer requirements.
★ Good Compatibility
Silicone pigments are developed specifically for silicone-based materials, helping maintain stable printing and curing performance when used correctly.
★ Suitable for Different Applications
Our pigments can be used in:
Textile screen printing
Silicone screen printing
High-density printing
Heat transfer silicone
3D silicone logos
Functional silicone printing
conclusion
Screen printing pigments are an important part of textile color development. However, the right pigment depends on the printing system.
YRsilicone offers two main solutions:
Water-based pigment → for water-based printing paste
Silicone pigment → for silicone-based printing materials
Both provide an environmentally oriented option for modern textile printing when used within a suitable formulation and production process.
For printing factories, selecting the correct pigment system can help improve color strength, consistency, print quality, and production stability. YRsilicone can provide pigment selection, color matching, samples, and technical support according to different printing requirements.
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