Speedball Fabric Screen Printing Ink, 32 oz, Black vs Rapid Cure Army Green Plastisol Ink - Pint (16oz) by Screen Print Direct
Overall winner: Speedball Fabric Screen Printing Ink, 32 oz, Black
Key Differences
Speedball (A) is a water-based fabric screen printing ink with higher user rating (4.70 from 7,256 reviews) and is noted for vibrant, wash-durable results and ease of use; Screen Print Direct (B) is a rapid-cure plastisol (army green) noted for low cure temp and long shelf life but has mixed quality feedback and some pass-through issues
Speedball Fabric Screen Printing Ink, 32 oz, Black
Fabric screen printing ink with vibrant colors and good coverage. Customers report durable results that withstand washing and easy use with stock screens
Pros
- durable after wash
- easy to use with stock screens
- high color quality on light colors
- variety of colors available
Cons
- thickness varies by user
- mixed coverage compared to latex ink
Rapid Cure Army Green Plastisol Ink - Pint (16oz) by Screen Print Direct
Rapid Cure plastisol ink that cures at lower temp for faster production. Easy to use with long shelf life; versatile for cotton and polyester blends. Mixed feedback on ink quality and coverage from customers
Pros
- rapid cure at 270F
- long shelf life (over 12 months)
- easy to use
- versatile for multiple textiles
Cons
- mixed feedback on ink quality
- some report poor screen pass-through or coverage
- color accuracy and texture variability
Head-to-Head
| Criteria | Winner |
|---|---|
| Price | Speedball |
| Durability | Speedball |
| Versatility | Speedball |
| User Reviews | Speedball |