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EVA Material? Which ink...
« on: November 22, 2017, 11:24:55 AM »
Hi guys,

Does anyone have any experience printing on Shell EVA material? I believe it's a stretchy type of fabric, used in this case for non-disposable ponchos...

I've never come across it before, got a white print on navy for 1000, thinking solvent is the way to go, any suggestions?

I've not used a solvent ink previously, but have experienced printing on poly and nylon.

Researching the fabric it's the same stuff glue sticks are made from... weird!

Additionally - I'm told there's no additional waterproof coating on the fabric so hopefully will get away without the use of an alcohol rub!




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Re: EVA Material? Which ink...
« Reply #1 on: November 22, 2017, 11:39:28 AM »
No experience, but notice that it's a common material for soft foam floor tiles.
I think that solvent based air-dry or catalyzed inks are used.
Perhaps a call to Nazdar will get you an answer.
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Re: EVA Material? Which ink...
« Reply #2 on: November 22, 2017, 12:46:38 PM »
No experience, but notice that it's a common material for soft foam floor tiles.
I think that solvent based air-dry or catalyzed inks are used.
Perhaps a call to Nazdar will get you an answer.

Thanks for that Frog,
 I wonder how fast these inks air dry... just received a sample from COLEGRAF I'm about to try out, will update on the results!




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Re: EVA Material? Which ink...
« Reply #3 on: November 25, 2017, 07:40:53 AM »
Touching back on this - a 'typical' solvent ink flaked off like wiping frost from a windshield, even when delicately folding the garments.

Tried alcohol rub, same effect!

The research continues...


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Re: EVA Material? Which ink...
« Reply #4 on: November 25, 2017, 09:23:28 AM »
That rug really tied the room together, did it not?

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Re: EVA Material? Which ink...
« Reply #5 on: November 25, 2017, 02:04:48 PM »
http://screen-inks.com/eva-ink.php

Aaaand the search ends!

Cheers Frog!


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Re: EVA Material? Which ink...
« Reply #6 on: November 25, 2017, 03:03:47 PM »
http://screen-inks.com/eva-ink.php

Aaaand the search ends!

Cheers Frog!


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I just hope that you can find this or something similar a little closer to home
That rug really tied the room together, did it not?