Plastisol ink is one of the most commonly used screen printing ink type and has been around for decades. It has been the primary ink until fairly recently as more and more companies have been converting. Plastisol is a much more user friendly ink, as it is more accurate for matching Pantone colors.

Plastisol ink is the most commonly used ink in the industry, given its very opaque nature, color saturation, durability, ability to print in high detail, and its affordability. Traditional plastisol can be color matched for color accuracy, and it works on almost any garment type.

Main types of screen printing ink This is why plastisol ink is so easy to work with and never dries in the screen. Water based screen inks offer some definite advantages and remains a very popular choice, but in many instances, for the wrong reasons and we will explore these throughout the article.

Plastisol ink is also known for its excellent opacity. It provides vibrant and solid colors, even when printing on dark or colored substrates. This high opacity ensures that the design stands out prominently and maintains its vibrancy, regardless of the background color.