How to prepare shade cloth ink

Below is a set of instructions on how to prepare your very own shade cloth ink.

Print On HDPE Shade Cloth

Having the ability to print on HDPE shade cloth opens up many business, and personal, opportunities to almost anyone, almost anywhere. HDPE shade cloth has a wide range of uses and is a very popular form of branding and advertising in many industries. Not only can it be used for commercial use, but also home use like family birthdays, events etc. Having the right tools to print onto HDPE shade cloth is important though, which means good strong HDPE and a quality dye like Shadenet Ink.

How to Print on Shade Cloth

There is a great opportunity for entrepreneurs looking for a niche market that has a constant demand. Shade cloth is used extensively on construction sites, outdoor events and sports events as a form of company branding and advertising. Knowing how to print on shade cloth is a skill that could turn out to be rather lucrative depending on the scale of the business you decide to create.

Screenprinting Ink for Printing on HDPE Shadecloth

A popular product used to create large scale branding materials is available for import from Shadenet Ink. Theirscreenprinting ink for printing on HDPE shadecloth is the perfect product for entrepreneurs who want to start making shadecloth branding, or for companies who wish to do in-house shade cloth printing in order to save money on advertising. 

Water Based Screenprinting Ink for Printing on Shadenet

If you are looking for a water based screenprinting ink for printing on shadenet (or shade cloth) then Shadenet Ink has the perfect product for you. Only available for export, Shadenet Ink is one of the best products for printing on to HDPE shade cloth, which is becoming the industry standard material. With so many outdoor events, sports events and construction companies using an abundance of shadenetting using a water based screenprinting ink for printing on shadenet is a great business opportunity.

Silkscreen Ink for Printing on Shade Cloth

One of the most effective ways to create brand awareness at outdoor events is through printed shade cloth. Shadenet Ink have created a silkscreen ink for printing on shade cloth, more specifically HDPE cloth, which was previously impossible to print onto. Shadenet’s silkscreen ink for printing on shade cloth is specifically designed to adhere to the oily surface of the HDPE and form a solid and durable bond when dry, making it possible to print onto almost any size or shape of shade cloth.

What Ink Is Best for Printing on Shade Cloth?

Because of the demand for shade cloth at outdoor events, sports events and especially for construction sites, it makes sense to double up by using the shade cloth for advertising and branding. To print onto HDPE shade cloth, which is the most durable and cheapest shade cloth option, you need a special ink like the one produced by Shadenet Ink. It allows you to print whatever design you wish onto all of your shade cloth or shade-netting. So what Ink is best for printing on shade cloth?

Ink to Print On HDPE Shade Cloth

Shadenet Ink is a great way to print on HDPE shade cloth. Many construction companies have massive amounts of shade cloth at their building sites and Shadenet Ink is a great way to take advantage of all that free advertising space. It can be used for general branding with company logos at construction sites, outdoor events, sports events and many more. It is easy to print on HDPE shade cloth because it can be done with a traditional screen printing screen or from a spray gun for larger projects.

Screen Printing Ink for Printing on Shade Cloth

Screen printing onto shade cloth is a great way to create large banners for advertising and branding. Scaffolding, towers, construction site perimeter fences and many other structures can be wrapped in shade cloth with specific company branding using screen printing ink for printing on shade cloth. This can easily be done using Shadenet Ink's screen printing ink for printing on shade cloth.

Shadenet's Ink for printing on Shadecloth

With Shadenet's Ink for printing on shadecloth there is now an awesome opportunity to take on-site branding to another level. For companies who work or exhibit outside, like sports event companies, outdoor event companies and construction companies, printing your logo onto shadecloth is now a viable option for easy marketing using free-advertising space. Shadenet Ink screen printing ink for printing on shadecloth made of HDPE takes advantage of a previously unavailable source of advertising.

Ink For Printing on Shade Cloth

The ink for printing on shade cloth comes in a clear base manufactured by Shadenet Ink and supplied to Printed Shadenet Solutions, screen printers or spray painters worldwide who require ink for printing on shade cloth.

Shadenet Ink for Printing on Shadenet

Screenprinters worldwide have historically struggled to print on HDPE shadenet which is an oily substrate. Shadenet Ink for printing on shadenet is an awesome fabric for outdoor branding and way outperforms PVC when it comes to flexibility, durability and weather resistance. Previously, there was no ink for printing on shadenet and if you used the usual ink, the adhesion was poor and it peeled and scratched off.  Shadenet Ink for printing on shadenet makes sure this no longer happens.

Screenprinting on Shadenet with Shadenet Ink

Screenprinters can now print shadenet or shade cloth as a whole new marketing opportunity to service your corporate and outdoor event branding market using Shadenet Ink's screenprinting ink for printing on HDPE shadenet. Thousands of metres of shadenet are used by construction and event companies every year. Previously shadenet couldn't be printed due to the oily nature of the substrate.  Now using Shadenet Ink screenprinting ink for printing on HDPE shadenet can do it for you easily.

Ink for Printing on Shadenet

The drying process and packaging is very important when using Shadenet Ink for printing on shadenet.  Make sure that the ink is perfectly dry before rolling it up.  Shadenet is very abrasive so if it rubs on itself, there is a good chance the image will get scuffed and will be damaged on arrival at its destination.

Screen printing Ink for Printing on Shade Cloth

The most effective was to print on HDPE shade cloth is to use Shadenet Ink which is specifically designed for flexibility and adhesion onto the shade cloth material.  Most shade cloth is deployed in outdoor situations and exposed to harsh weather conditions and rough handling, so the ink is designed to be durable for long lasting brand exposure at events and construction sites.

Print on Shadenet

If you want to know how to print on shadenet, continue reading to find out how easy it actually is. Using shadenet ink which is a water-based ink specifically designed for printing on shadenet, you can use your normal screenprinting or spraypainting methods. There are some simple instructions available on our website on how to print on shadenet.

Ink for Printing on Shadecloth

Screenprinters worldwide have historically struggled to print on HDPE shadecloth which is an oily substrate. Shadecloth is an remarkable fabric for outdoor branding and outperforms PVC when it comes to flexibility, durability and weather resistance. Previously, there was no ink for printing on shadecloth and if you used the usual ink, the adhesion was poor and it peeled and scratched off.

Ink For Printing on HDPE Shade Cloth

Screenprinters looking for ink for printing on HDPE shade cloth should consider Shadenet Ink - a clear base that has the correct properties ideal for printing on shade cloth.

Ordinary screenprinting inks don't adhere well nor do they give the correct coverage to produce a good quality print acceptable to corporate brands when printing on shade cloth. Shadenet Ink is water based and the polymer is flexible when dry so that brand users can continue to enjoy the elastic properties of shade cloth that make it ideal for outdoor branding conditions.

Water Based Screenprinting Ink for Printing on HDPE Shade Cloth

There is a new water based screen printing ink for printing on HDPE shade cloth which now provides you with a durable and flexible outdoor finish for branding shade cloth for construction and events. In the past, shade cloth has been a difficult substrate to print on. It has holes, it is an oily surface and the print needs to be flexible and elastic so that when it is rigged or stretched over a structure, it doesn't crack and peel.

Printing on Shade Cloth

Printing on shade cloth with shade cloth ink is now an easy exercise. Using Shadenet Ink's water based ink which is non-toxic, a 31 screen works best for good coverage. You can print as usual and even spraypaint if you like but the manual screen print process works best. Just be sure to wash the screens soon after printing. Once the water-based shade cloth is set in the screen you will never get it off.

Water Based Screenprinting Ink for Printing on HDPE Shade Net

There is a new water based screenprinting ink for printing on HDPE shade net which now provides you with a durable and flexible outdoor finish for branding shade net. In the past, shade net has been a difficult substrate to print on. It has holes, it is an oily surface and the print needs to be flexible and elastic so that when it is rigged or stretched over a structure, it doesn't crack and peel.

Screen printing Ink for Printing on Shadenet

Previously shadenet couldn't be printed due to the oily nature of the substrate.  Now using Shadenet Ink screen printing ink for printing on shadenet can do it for you easily and on a large scale. As a screen printer, you can now print on shadenet or shade cloth as a whole new marketing opportunity to service your corporate branding market. Thousands of metres of shadenet are used by construction and event companies every year.

Ink For Printing on Shade Cloth

The ink for printing on shade cloth comes in a clear base manufactured by Shadenet Ink and supplied to Printed Shadenet Solutions, screen printers or spray painters worldwide who require ink for printing on shade cloth.

Silkscreen Ink For Printing on Shadecloth

More and more event companies are asking for shadecloth as an ideal outdoor substrate for easy erecting and rigging at events.  it's easy to print in shadecloth using Shadenet Ink.  Basic screenprinting equipment can be used with silkscreen ink for printing on shadecloth.

Ink for Printing on HDPE Shadecloth

Simple screenprinting of shadenet can be done with Shadenet Ink for printing on HDPE shadecloth.  It is water-based and applied using normal screenprinting techniques.  Ideal factory conditions are long tables, up to 1.5m wide as most logos can be seen from a distance and are usually longer than taller

Water Based Silkscreening Ink for Printing on HDPE Shade Cloth

We have developed and enhanced the Shadenet Ink water based silkscreening ink for printing on HDPE shade cloth.  By shade cloth we mean the high density polyethylene knitted substrate that comes in 50m rolls and widths of up to 3m.  This shade cloth is made by various companies and goes by a number of brand or product names, some of which are Coolaroo, Gale Pacific, Alnet, Cooltone, Knittex, Multiknit, z25, DriZ.

Water Based Silkscreen Ink for Printing on Shade Cloth

Now you can get water based silkscreen ink for printing on shade cloth.  Printers worldwide can screen-print or spraypaint shade cloth with images for branding.  Company logos are printed onto shadeports using water based silkscreen ink for printing on shade cloth.

Print On HDPE Shade Cloth

If you are a screen printer and want to print on HDPE shade cloth then this is the right place for you.  Printing on HDPE shade cloth is only possible with an ink that durably adheres to the knitted HDPE shade cloth or in some countries called shadenet.

How To Print On Shade Cloth

How to print on shade cloth is quite simple.  Use Shadenet Ink which is designed for adhesion and flexibility when printing on shade cloth and can be used like any normal screenprinting ink.  As it is water based it is important to make sure it is dry to the touch before applying the next coat.

How To Print On Shadenet

If you want to know how to print on shadenet, here's how easy it is.  Using shadenet ink which is a water-based ink specifically designed for printing on shadenet, you can use your normal screenprinting or spraypainting methods.   There are some simple instructions available at this web address http://www.shadenetink.com/product.htm on how to print on shadenet.

Water Based Silkscreening Ink for Printing on HDPE Shadenet

Printing shade cloth is a cinch with water based silkscreening ink for printing on HDPE shadenet.  The ease with which it can be done using basic screenprinting methods and the durability and flexibility of the finished product.

What Ink Is Best for Printing on Shade Cloth?

I commented this week on a blog where people where asking "What Ink Is Best for Printing on Shade Cloth?".  With an increasing amount of shade cloth being used around the world as the ideal substrate for events and construction, it is a bonus to be able to print on it.

Screenprinting Ink For Printing on HDPE Shadenet

As a screenprinter, you can now print shadenet or shade cloth as a whole new marketing opportunity to service your corporate branding market.   Thousands of metres of shadenet are used by construction and event companies every year. Previously shadenet couldn't be printed due to the oily nature of the substrate.  Now using Shadenet Ink screenprinting ink for printing on HDPE shadenet can do it for you easily.

The Best Ink for Printing Easily on HDPE Shade Cloth

The world is moving away from solvent inks and fortunately for you wanting to print on HDPE shade cloth, the best ink for the job is Shadenet Ink which is a water-based polymer, specifically for printing on HDPE.  HDPE is the most common material extruded and knitted to form what we commonly call shade cloth.  Its a slippery substrate because it is oil based. 

Screenprinting Ink For Printing On Shade Cloth

The only way to effectively print on HDPE shade cloth is to use Shadenet Ink which is specifically designed for flexibility and adhesion.  Most shade cloth is deployed in outdoor situations and exposed to harsh weather conditions, so the ink is designed to be durable for longlasting brand exposure at events and construction sites.

Ink For Printing on HDPE Shadenet Durably

Over the years, the available ink for printing on HDPE shadenet has been inadequate for the application.  Available inks did not stick, were inflexible and not UV suitable so they faded and peeled off.   The founders of Shade Solutions who have over 20 years experience in the shadeport and shadenet manufacturing and CMT business saw this awesome opportunity for the industry and set about commercialising an ink for printing on HDPE shadenet that works well and aligns with the use and perfect durability of knitted shadenet.

Screenprinters Ink for Printing on HDPE Shadenet

If you are a screenprinter and looking for ink for printing on HDPE shadenet then Shadenet Ink is the way to go.  Shadenet Ink is a clear base that has the correct properties for ideal printing on shadenet.   The normal screenprinting inks don't adhere well and don't give the right coverage to produce a good print which is acceptable to corporate brands.

Water Based Screenprinting Ink for Printing on HDPE Shade Cloth

There is a new water based screenprinting ink for printing on HDPE shade cloth which now provides you with a durable and flexible outdoor finish for branding shade cloth for construction and events.  In the past, shade cloth has been a difficult substrate to print on.  It has holes, it is an oily surface and the print needs to be flexible and elastic so that when it is rigged or stretched over a structure, it doesn't crack and peel.

Ink For Printing On Shade Cloth

It's now easy using Shadenet Ink for printing on shade cloth to screenprint and spraypaint shade cloth.  Shadenet Ink for printing on shade cloth can be applied using your usual screenprinting techniques and companies and countries around the world are successfully using it. 

Silkscreening Ink for Printing on HDPE Shade Cloth

Silkscreening is - according to Wikipedia - a printing technique that uses a woven mesh to support an ink-blocking stencil. The stencil transfers ink through the open areas of mesh as a sharp-edged image onto a substrate.   Now there is silkscreening ink for printing on HDPE shade cloth.  Using your usual roller or squeegee and by moving it across the stencil the ink is forced past the threads of the woven mesh in the open areas. 

Ink For Printing on Shadecloth

Screenprinters worldwide have historically struggled to print on HDPE shadecloth which is an oily substrate.  Shadecloth is an awesome fabric for outdoor branding and way outperforms PVC when it comes to flexibility, durability and weather resistance.  Previously, there was no ink for printing on shadecloth and if you used the usual ink, the adhesion was poor and it peeled and scratched off. 

New Water Based Ink for Printing on HDPE Shadecloth

This week we have come out with a new, advanced water based ink for printing on HDPE shadecloth.  This improves the drying time which is a cost saving in time for screenprinters and spraypainters when using Shadenet Ink water based ink for printing on HDPE shadecloth.

Ink for Printing on Shadenet - Important Drying and Packaging Instructions

The drying process and packaging is very important when using Shadenet Ink for printing on shadenet.  Make sure that the ink is perfectly dry before rolling it up.  Shadenet is very abrasive so if it rubs on itself, there is a good chance the image will get scuffed and will be damaged on arrival at its destination.

Silkscreen Ink for Printing on Shade Cloth

Let's start with silkscreen ink for printing on shade cloth.  Digital printing of shade cloth is currently only available for a white substrate and the cost of printing the whole area is still not an exact science and can be quite expensive.  With some enhancements, Printed Shadenet Solutions has mastered the digital printing of white shade cloth.  Far more effective, durable and cost-effective is through the use of silkscreen ink for printing on shade cloth.

Ink For Printing On Shadenet

Shadenet is a tricky substrate for printing due to the poor adhesion.  Shadenet Ink for printing on shadenet is specifically formulated for good adhesion and flexibility for screenprinting and spraypainting shadenet.  It is a water-based ink for printing on shadenet and easy to use just like normal screenprinting inks and silkscreen inks.  Manual screens are good for printing and large areas are usually what's required by outdoor brand owners. 

Screenprinting Ink For Printing On HDPE Shadecloth

Screenprinting ink for printing on HDPE shadecloth is different to the usual ink for screenprinting on other substrates.  HDPE is an oily substrate and nothing sticks to it.  Shadenet Ink has been specifically designed to adhere to knitted HDPE shadecloth whilst ensuring flexibility whilst rigging and under tension.

if you are looking for screenprinting ink for printing on HDPE shadecloth that is durable and easy to work with then Shadenet Ink is the answer.  Thousands of metres of shadecloth are printed every year in the world using Shadenet Ink.  It is water based, you can use it manually, just like you use the normal screenprinting inks.

How To Print On Shade Cloth

Printing on shade cloth with shade cloth ink is now an easy exercise.  Using water based ink which is non-toxic, a 31 screen works best .  You can print as usual and even spraypaint if you like.  The old manual screenprint process works best.  Just be sure to wash the screens soon after printing.  Once the water-based shade cloth ink is set in the screen you will never get it off.

Water Based Silkscreen Ink For Printing On Shade Cloth

The advantage of a water based silkscreen ink for printing on shade cloth is that it is non-toxic and can be transported with no problem.  Water based silkscreen ink for printing on shade cloth is supplied and easily applied for the printing of knitted HDPE shade cloth.  Nothing sticks to knitted HDPE shade cloth which is great for outdoor use.  So it was a major breakthrough when an ink with excellent adhesion and flexibility was developed many years ago. 

Screenprinting Ink For Printing on Shade cloth

HDPE shade cloth is a very difficult substrate for durable printing.  Over the years, Shadenet Ink has produced an easy to use and durable clear screenprinting ink for printing on shade cloth.  Any screenprinter can use the ink with the usual manual silkscreenprinting process.

Shade Cloth Ink Printing Instructions for Screenprinters

Preparing shade cloth ink
Mix 10% thickener for water based products into the clear base
For printing white make up 700g clear base with 300g white pigment (standard water based pigment) to make 1Kg white colour.

Ink For Printing On Shade Cloth

Ink for printing on shadecloth comes in a clear base manufactured by Shadenet Ink and supplied to Printed Shadenet Solutions and supplied to screenprinters or spraypainters worldwide who would like ink for printing on shade cloth.  The clear base is a water-based ink for printing on shade cloth produced to the correct viscosity for use just as it is in screenprinting and spraypainting.  For screenprinting, Shadenet Ink can be thickened using normal thickener.  For spraypainting, the clear base Shadenet Ink for printing on shade cloth can be used as is and is best sprayed using an airless spraygun.