For years, ink management systems have been available to printers in the form of Ink Mixing Systems. Ink Mixing Software can also help inventory control by estimating ink usage. Ink Mixing Systems are not one size fits all.

Homepage // News Center // Textile Screen Printers Have a New Ally: EPIC™ Rio Non-Phthalate Ink Mixing System from Wilflex CLEVELAND – PolyOne today announced the launch of non-phthalate Wilflex™ EPIC™ Rio, a new color mixing system for textile inks. Based on cutting-edge pigment technology and formulated for excellent color strength, these inks are PANTONE® approved and boast an extended color range of 18 finished ink mixing components.

Textile Screen Printers Have a New Ally: EPIC™ Rio Non-Phthalate Ink Mixing System from Wilflex CLEVELAND – PolyOne today announced the launch of non-phthalate Wilflex™ EPIC™ Rio, a new color mixing system for textile inks.

Homepage // News Center // PolyOne Launches New Textile Printing Technology in China: Wilflex™ EPIC™ Rio Non-Phthalate Ink Mixing System SHANGHAI – March 31, 2017 – PolyOne today announced the Chinese launch of non-phthalate Wilflex™ EPIC™ Rio, a new color mixing system for screen-printing textile inks. EPIC Rio inks are PANTONE® approved, with an extended color range of 18 single pigment finished ink mixing components, which balance color accuracy, vibrancy and opacity for peak press performance and color design. 

PolyOne Launches New Textile Printing Technology in China: Wilflex™ EPIC™ Rio Non-Phthalate Ink Mixing System SHANGHAI – March 31, 2017 – PolyOne today announced the Chinese launch of non-phthalate Wilflex™ EPIC™ Rio, a new color mixing system for scre

While color can be created with ink that is pre-mixed or formulated with ink mixing systems, the substrate will always challenge the true weakness in all inks -- opacity. This is generally due to pigment strength and color formulas for each mix. Again, this white ink is under the brighter colors only.

Can I mix Epic with other inks or additives? Ensure mixing area is clean and free from ink. Never mix Epic with any competitors inks.

New Union Ink UPLC Unimix: a flexible cure mixing system that offers highly opaque, intense colors for large and small screen printing projects. Wilflex Revive inks are currently offered in a base and white ink and are compatible with the Wilflex Epic™ PC Express Color Mixing System. Rutland Chill LB LC Poly Mixing Base and Flex PolyWhite: the latest additions to the Rutland Chill flexible cure portfolio launched in December 2023.

When you think about the ink you use on a regular basis, what is it about the ink that you like? As an ink manufacturer, Avient develops inks based on “performance factors.” Performance in the Bucket:  Stability, ease of mix, ease of storage.

These inks are currently offered in white and mixing base inks and provide an intuitive printing experience with standard screen printing equipment and processes.   At Avient Specialty Inks, we’re committed to offering innovative screen printing inks that support sustainability objectives without compromising on performance,” said Jake Ojeda, Global Marketing and Sales Director, Avient Specialty Inks. Rutland Evolve Bio Plastisol Inks print compatibly with Rutland NPT C3 Pigments and can be mixed to thousands of Pantone®-simulated colors using IMS 3.0, Avient Specialty Inks’ proprietary color formulation software.