What is silicone? Silicone is often confused with silicon. Silicon is not silicone. Silicone, a synthetic polymer, originates from silicon, a naturally occurring chemical element. The combination of silicon, oxygen, carbon, and hydrogen forms the silicone polymer. In this article, we will review silicone rubber printing with various inks. Silicone ink vs Silicon ink, what is the difference? Silicon Ink is a cost-effective nanotechnology-based product that improves the conversion efficiency of silicon solar cells in the manufacturing environment. Conversely, silicone inks utilize silicone polym ..read more

Silicone printing on fabric, also known as silicone textile printing, uses silicone textile inks to revolutionize the apparel and fashion industries. Silicone screen printing inks have unique properties compared to traditional plastisol inks. These unique properties enhance the prints on fabrics. Let us review the importance of silicone inks in textile printing. We will explore in detail the role and advantages of these inks and their influence in the fashion industry. The role of silicone screen printing inks in textile printing Many t-shirt printing shops shy away from silicone because of th ..read more

Tone-on-tone printing is a technique that uses clear varnish or the same color to contrast, create depth, or create visual interest without introducing additional colors. The term refers to printing the same color on a surface of the same or very similar color. The print layer of ink makes the image visible, but only very subtly. How to print tone on tone. There are several industries that utilize this printing technique. These industries include inkjet printing, pad printing, and the screen-printing industry. Screen printing and pad printing. Tone-on-tone printing is popular in pad printing ..read more

Pad printing Stanley silicone-coated mug Let us discuss pad printing Stanley silicone-coated mug. Pad printing is a popular method for marking and printing on a wide range of products, including silicone-coated mugs.  The Stanley silicone-coated mug, a must-have for corporate gifts, outdoor enthusiasts, and travelers is one of the hottest mugs for 2023. Pad printing is one way of decorating this mug. This printing process requires a pad printing machine to transfer ink for silicone from a printing plate (cliche) to the object using a silicone pad. Silicone-coated mug Stanley silicone-coat ..read more

Ink for printing on silicone rubber SE Series pad printing ink is a two-component ink for printing on silicone rubber parts. This silicone-based ink is the only ink that can stick to silicone. Unlike solvent-based pad printing inks that cure at room temperature, silicone ink requires heat to cure. Boston Industrial Solutions, Inc., is the largest manufacturer and supplier of silicone inks in the world, serving very diverse industries. Our high-purity silicone inks designed for printing silicone surfaces in healthcare and advanced technology applications. Additionally, we manufacture custom ink ..read more

Inks for silicone rubber printing Natron inks for silicone rubber printing are 2-component silicone inks formulated to print on silicone rubber parts . These inks are screen, pad printed, or sprayed. The SE ink for silicone rubber is opaque, glossy, flexible, and exceptionally resistant to chemicals and abrasion.   Silicone rubber is a very useful substrate, however, it is very hard to print. To print on silicone, the ink for silicone rubber must be durable and easy to use. All these are features packed in Natron silicone inks. These inks are ideal for printing silicone wristbands, phon ..read more

Sporting goods are a great way to promote your brand name. These products have several advantages. First, sporting goods are a great way to keep your name in front of your customers. For this reason, imprinted sporting items are a powerful promotional and branding tool. Second, they are durable and your customers are likely to keep them for a long time. For these reasons and many others, sporting goods are perfect for branding. We will cover methods of printing on sporting goods on this article. Screen Printing Screen printing is a printing method for transferring ink onto a substrate, except ..read more

Pad printing flexible items, requires flexible pad printing ink. Boston Industrial Solutions, Inc is constantly working to create innovative pad printing inks for almost any substrate. In this article we will review flexible pad printing inks for printing on flexible rubber, fabrics, and polyurethanes. Examples of flexible products are silicone wristbands, stress balls, helmets, face masks, recycling bins, shoe soles, or skateboard wheels. To pad print on these products, you need a flexible ink. Why flexible pad printing ink? The correct pad printing ink is the key to getting a long lasting im ..read more

Permanent ink to fill Engraved Apple Watch Bands NatronSE Silicone ink is a Permanent ink to fill Engraved Apple Watch Bands. This ink is also perfect for painting, screen printing, pad printing, color ink filing, and spraying silicone Apple watch bands. Silicone watch bands decorated with the SE are permanent! Show off your Apple Watch with a personalized ink color filled, engraved watch band! -Monogrammed or script Apple watch band with color fill that is 100% PERMANENT! Learn more about silicone inks for pad printing on silicone rubber Apple watches are beautifully designed. That is why si ..read more

What are the different methods of tagless label printing? There are three methods of tagless label printing. These methods are heat transfers, pad printing, and screen printing. As discussed in our article What is tagless printing?, the first example of tagless lable was in 1874 from cigar makers. At the turn of the 20th century, union labels were used by a variety of labor groups, both inside and outside of garments. The labels were sewn in on the garment. Fast forward, in 1939 Federal law slowly started to regulate how clothing items were designated starting first with the Wool Products Labe ..read more