As these printers grow, they are demanding higher performance from their inks. About Wilflex PolyOne’s Wilflex™ Inks are more than just textile inks. The Wilflex™ ink distribution footprint covers 55 countries across the globe supporting the wide range of Wilflex™ ink chemistries.  

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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 are a great example of this – they allow screen printers to incorporate bio-derived inks that maintain the on-press performance Rutland is known for.”  

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. Press-ready EPIC Rio inks also give consistent, exceptional results for large or small runs.  About Wilflex  PolyOne Wilflex Inks are more than just textile inks.

Homepage // News Center // Discover Sparkling New Wilflex™ Special Effects Textile Printing Inks from PolyOne at ISS 2017 The Wilflex Inks stand (1517) will offer visitors the opportunity for in-depth collaboration and discussion on all aspects of screen printing, as well as a new video called “The I in Ink,” featuring inspiring footage from the new Wilflex Application Center in Kennesaw, Georgia. About Wilflex PolyOne Wilflex Screen Printing Inks are more than just textile inks.

Avient’s exhibit will honor the rich history of Avient Specialty Inks in the screen printing inks industry. Avient will showcase over 100 unique prints from Avient Specialty Inks brands, including Wilflex™, Rutland™, Printop™, QCM™, Zodiac™, MagnaColours™, Union Ink™, and Avient Specialty Inks, with a special focus on the following inks:  Rutland™ Evolve™ Bio Plastisol™ Inks: available in a white and base ink and created with 56-59% bio-derived content, Rutland Evolve Bio Plastisol Inks can reduce screen printers’ reliance on fossil fuel-based inks while offering a soft hand and a standard plastisol ink printing experience 

The Zodiac portfolio now includes non-PVC inks, silicone inks, and water-based inks. Comprised of a combination of bases, additives, pigments, ready-for-use (RFU) colors, and special-effect inks, the Zodiac Taurus family of non-PVC ink solutions also deliver the convenience and printability of traditional plastisol ink systems. We are thrilled to introduce the next addition to our Zodiac line of eco-conscious inks,” said Tito Echiburu, general manager of Avient Specialty Inks.

PolyOne developed a universal white ink to address this challenge. EPIC Single LC White inks are commercially available in the U.S. today; the upgraded white inks portfolio will be launched globally later this year. To find out more about Wilflex inks click here.  

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.  Unlike water-based inks, plastisol-based EPIC Rio ink does not dry in screens during production, and can also be left in screens overnight, saving printers’ time on clean-up and set-up during shift changes. About Wilflex PolyOne Wilflex Inks are more than just textile inks.

Offered under the new “Avient Specialty Inks” brand, this consolidated portfolio unifies Avient’s highest performing specialty inks to make it easier for customers to access these products globally. With this initial launch under the new Avient Specialty Inks brand, we are offering all our customers a complete package of the best special effects and additive inks to simplify product selection, making it easier for customers around the world to select and order the right products for their needs,” said Tito Echiburu, general manager, Avient Specialty Inks. Avient Specialty Inks special effect inks and additives are commercially available globally.