Author Topic: Stretch additive for 50/50 polyester/PBT swimsuits  (Read 1720 times)

Offline IntegrityShirts

  • !!!
  • Gonzo Member
  • ******
  • Posts: 1179
Stretch additive for 50/50 polyester/PBT swimsuits
« on: November 06, 2013, 12:59:41 PM »
First off, as far as I can tell, PBT is some sort of polyester fiberglass concoction that I have no clue whether I can even print.  Has anyone printed on this material? I believe these are Nike suits. For collegiate athletes so some sort of performance thin suit for ladies.

Should I use a stretch additive and regular plastistol inks? Should I mix the additive in each color or do a stretch base, regular plastisol on top?


Offline Frog

  • Administrator
  • Ludicrous Speed Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 13979
  • Docendo discimus
Re: Stretch additive for 50/50 polyester/PBT swimsuits
« Reply #1 on: November 06, 2013, 03:08:37 PM »
Nike probably has someone who can advise on this fabric
That rug really tied the room together, did it not?

Offline IntegrityShirts

  • !!!
  • Gonzo Member
  • ******
  • Posts: 1179
Re: Stretch additive for 50/50 polyester/PBT swimsuits
« Reply #2 on: November 06, 2013, 03:38:34 PM »
Could also be Speedo suits. Further searching looks like it's a form of polyester with 4 way stretch. PBT stands for polybutylene terephthalate, oooo phthalates yum!