Applications
Principally for nylon and woven fabrics used for umbrellas, clothing, sportswear, boat sails and even leather! Recommendations made by Kromex are to help you match the ink to a particular job, our suggestions are to assist you and do not amount to a guarantee - Never start a print run without first doing a test print and being sure that the chosen ink matches your expectations.

Thinning
Fabrik inks should be thinned using Thinner 422, For detail work use Retarder 413 as part or all of the thinner. Fabrik inks can be thinned up to 30%. If consistency needs to be retained, we recommend using up to 5% (but no more than 10% as this may affect adhesion) of Gel Retarder 436.

Coverage
The coverage and opacity achieved with Fabrik inks is greatly influenced by the density of the weave of the chosen substrate and by the amount of added thinner/retarder. On some materials it may be necessary to use a coarse screen mesh such as 55T. Finer or more closely woven substrates may only need a 85T or 100T.

Drying
Fabrik inks dry by evaporation. There is no catalyst to mix or shorten pot life, therefore reducing waste.

Cleaning
We recommend that you use Screenwash 101 or Screenwash Extra 103 for cleaning up. Where Health & Safety is foremost we advise the use of KromaFresh 106. A non hazardous, biodegradable screenwash that has a citrus aroma, making the workplace a better place to be. To remove any stains that may occur use KromaStain 540, a very efficient stain remover that will leave your screens looking new again, used regularly, 540 will prolong the life of your mesh.

Health & Safety
Some Fabrik inks contain lead. The price list opposite clearly show which colours these are. We can make lead based free alternatives upon request. For further information refer to the Health & Safety sheet.