Textile Screen Inks

Water Based Inks

Water-based screen-printing inks are eco-conscious and solvent-free. Create vibrant, detailed, textile prints with easy cleanup, while minimising your impact on the environment. Explore our comprehensive water-based inks below.

Permaset Water based Ink Range

  • Key Features:

    • Eco-friendly water-based inks for printing white and light coloured fabrics

    • Ideal for use on a full range of fabrics including Cotton, Polyester, Silk and most synthetics

    • Available in 19 Standard Colours, 8 Glow, 4 CMYK Process Colours, 4 Metallic Colours and Print Paste

    • Rub Resistance: Strong

    • Handle: Soft

    • Transparency: Transparent, giving exceptionally vibrant colour. Standard White is opaque.

    • Transparency: Transparent, giving exceptionally vibrant colour. Standard White is opaque

    • Drying: Heat cure

    • Mesh: 43-120T depending on application

    • Stencil Type: Must be water resistant, fully dried and fully cured

    • Applications: T-shirts, flags, banners, sports and fashion wear, scarves, swimwear, upholstery and window furnishings, yardage, cushions, table and bed linen, tea towels and more.

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  • Key Features:

    • PERMASET Supercover inks are eco-friendly water-based inks for printing medium to dark coloured fabrics.

    • Available in 13 Standard Colours, Black, White, First Down White, 8 Glow Colours, 4 CMYK Process Colours, 4 Metallic Colours and SUPERCOVER Print Paste.

    • Ideal for use on a full range of fabrics including Cotton, Polyester, Silk and most synthetics

    • Clean Up: Water

    • Drying: Heat cure

    • Mesh: 43-90T depending on application

    • Applications: Dark t-shirts, flags, banners, sports and fashion wear, scarves, swimwear, upholstery and window furnishings, yardage, cushions, table and bed linen, tea towels and tote bags

    • Rub Resistance: Strong

    • Transparency: Opaque

    • Increase Screen Open Time: Add 1-3% PERMASET Print Retarder

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  • Key Features:

    • PERMASET Metallics are eco-friendly water-based inks for printing on all coloured fabrics (both light and dark).

    • Colours include: Bright Silver, Pearl White, Gold Lustre and Copper

    • Rub Resistance: Strong

    • Clean Up: Water

    • Transparency: Transparent, giving exceptionally vibrant colour. Standard White is opaque

    • PERMASET Supercover inks do not require an under-base on dark fabrics

    • Mesh: 43-90T depending upon application

    • Stencil Type: Must be water resistant, fully dried and fully cured

    • Drying: Heat cure

    • Increase Screen Open Time: Add 1-3% PERMASET Print Retarder

  • Key Features:

    • The PERMATONE matching system is made up of 12 bases. These include 9 colours plus Black, White and Extender (Print Paste) and can mix over 1869 colours.

    • The range is perfect for printing organic fabrics including organic cotton, hemp, linen and more.PERMATONE® inks have passed the Oekotex Class 1 standard (with 60% to spare) and are safe for use on underwear, swimwear, baby clothes and fabrics which come into close contact with the skin.

    • Transparency: Transparent including White. If printing on dark fabrics, you need to print over PERMASET SUPERCOVER First Down White

    • Drying: Heat cure

    • Mesh: 43-120T depending upon application

    • Clean Up: Water

    • Increase screen open time: add 1-3% PERMASET Print Retarder

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  • Key Features:

    • This is a water-based, environmentally friendly, pigment rich screen printing ink for papers, cardboards, plastics, glass, wood and some coated metals.

    • Available in 9 Aquatone Colours, Black, White, Extender (Print Paste), Opaque White, Clear Gloss Varnish and Matting Agent, 4 CMYK Process Colours, 8 Glow Colours and 4 Pearl Colours.

    • PERMAPRINT PREMIUM does not contain ozone-depleting chemicals such as CFCs or HCHCs. It is also formulated free of aromatic hydrocarbons, volatile solvent and does not contain PVC resin or any phthalate plasticisers.

    • Mesh: 32-120T depending upon application, 34-100T for Pearl colours.

    • Clean Up: Water

    • Drying: Air dry

    • Increase Screen Open Time: 1-2% PERMASET Print Retarder

    • Applications: High lay-down hand-printed wallpaper & art reproduction, through to skateboards, stickers, posters & backlit displays

    • PERMAPRINT PREMIUM is ideal for printing on these substrates: Sealed paper, cardboard, Polyesters (Mylar), Tyvek, polycarbonates, some coated metals, polystyrene, Perspex, Corflute/Coroplast

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  • Key Features:

    • PERMASET Table Adhesive: Designed to hold the fabric in position during printing

    • PERMASET Retarder: PERMASET Aqua Print Retarder is an additive to lengthen open screen time for all PERMASET Aqua, PERMASET Supercover, PERMAPRINT Premium and PERMATONE. PERMASET Print Retarder slows the drying process avoiding clogging of screens.

    • PERMASET Print Pastes: Available in regular Aqua and Supercover. Uncoloured bases for achieving a more transparent shade or for mixing your own colours using Permaset Pigment Concentrates.

    • PERMASET Pigment Concentrates: Pure pigment dispersions, typically used by professional printers in blends with Print Pastes to colour match.

    • PERMASET Phosphorescent Green: Ink which enables “glow in the dark” effects.

    • PERMASET Puff Paste: Heat activated 3D effect. Can be used with standard colours or with pigment concentrates.

    • PERMASET Foil FX: Foil FX range consists of 4 colours, Silver, Gold, Copper + Blue. It is ideal for printing designs like sequins and is most effective on dark backgrounds, however, visual effects can also be achieved on white or light coloured backgrounds.

Why Choose Avient?

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    Trusted by over 1,000 Australian & New Zealand based printers annually for consistency, performance, and reliability in a range of screen-printing industries; Fashion, Sportswear, Promotional and more.

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    Renowned for their versatility, durability, vibrant colours, mixing systems and ease of use. Perfect for everything from basics to complex mixed Pantone Colours.

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    Special Effects & Innovation

    Achieve stunning effects with metallic, glow-in-the-dark, puff, or textured finishes that set your prints apart.

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    Eco-Friendly Solutions

    With non-PVC and water-based inks, meet sustainability goals without compromising on performance.

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Made for Every Industry

Wilflex & Avient Specialty Textile Inks deliver superior results across a wide variety of applications:

  • Ensure your designs stand out with bold colours and premium finishes.

  • Durable inks that look sharp and withstand the toughest conditions.

  • Impress clients with professional quality prints that represent their brand perfectly.

  • Turn creative ideas into reality with innovative ink solutions.

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