Speedball Fabric Screen Printing Ink, 32 oz, Black vs Rapid Cure Foil Resistant Additive for Plastisol Ink
Overall winner: Speedball Fabric Screen Printing Ink, 32 oz, Black
Key Differences
Speedball Fabric Screen Printing Ink (A) is a direct-ready fabric ink with very high user ratings and noted wash-durability and vibrant color, and it sits at a more affordable price tier. Screen Print Direct Rapid Cure Additive (B) is an additive for plastisol inks that improves cure speed and foil resistance but is sold as a specialty pint with mixed reports on ink quality and some users saying it was not usable
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 Foil Resistant Additive for Plastisol Ink
Foil resistant additive mixed into plastisol ink to reduce foil adhesion and preserve ink finish. Easy to use with 10% addition; compatible with non-foil printing. Customer insight: easy to apply but some users report mixed ink quality
Pros
- resists foil adhesion
- easy to mix into plastisol ink
- produces smooth, soft finish
- compatible with non-foil printing
Cons
- mixed feedback on ink quality
- some reports of not usable for certain applications
Head-to-Head
| Criteria | Winner |
|---|---|
| Price | Speedball |
| Durability | Speedball |
| Versatility | Screen Print Direct |
| User Reviews | Speedball |