Images Magazine November 18

The new MagnaPrint Emboss ink allows printers to create an embossed effect straight out of the pot What a relief E mbossed designs, where a design is imprinted on a fabric to create a 3D design, are a great way of making garments stand out from the crowd. Creating them, however, involves heat and a metal die and counter die. Until now. At the end of August this year, MagnaColours launched MagnaPrint Emboss Ink. This special-effect, water-based ink promises embossed designs “straight out of the pot“ by simulating heat-set embossing and pleating processes through creating raised patterns on polyester fabrics. The ready-to-use printing ink is printed straight onto the fabric – MagnaColours recommends using 32-43T mesh screens with rectangular squeegees for the best result, and notes that stronger effects are achieved by using several printing strokes. The company also recommends that the fabric is cured for a minimum of 2 1/2 minutes at 165-170ºC and then washed thoroughly as soon as possible following curing to remove the ink for the strongest effect. “Instead of requiring an extra process, Emboss Ink can create this effect for screen printers straight out of the pot,“ says MagnaColours. “Suitable markets include fashion/ retail brands and sportswear for developing shape and form to polyester garments.“ www.magnacolours.com Emboss Ink can create this effect straight out of the pot TIPS & TECHNIQUES www.images-magazine.com 80 images NOVEMBER 2018