CCI D-Powder Discharge Activator - For T Charge Inks - 1 Gallon
Powdered discharge activator formulated for use with CCI T-Charge water-based discharge inks, activating the discharge chemistry needed to remove compatible garment dyes and produce soft-hand prints on dark textiles.
Characteristics
CCI D-Powder Discharge Activator is a specialty powdered activating agent designed for use with CCI T-Charge water-based discharge inks. When properly mixed into the ink, D-Powder activates the discharge chemistry that allows the printing system to remove or alter compatible garment dyes during the curing process.
The activator enables T-Charge inks to produce bright, soft-hand graphics on suitable dark garments without relying on a heavy layer of opaque ink. During proper curing, the activated ink discharges the garment's existing dye while depositing the desired printed color into the fabric.
D-Powder is added to T-Charge ink shortly before production to activate the discharge process. Because activated discharge inks have a limited working life, printers should mix only the amount of ink required for the current production run and follow CCI's recommended mixing ratios, working times, and curing procedures.
Discharge performance can vary considerably between garments because fabric composition, garment dyes, dye lots, and manufacturing processes can affect how successfully a garment discharges. Production garments should always be tested for dischargeability before beginning a full print run.
CCI D-Powder Discharge Activator is an essential component for printers using the T-Charge system to achieve professional discharge effects with the exceptionally soft feel associated with water-based discharge printing.
- Powdered discharge activating agent
- Formulated for CCI T-Charge discharge inks
- Activates the ink's discharge chemistry
- Helps remove compatible garment dyes during curing
- Enables soft-hand discharge printing
- Designed for professional textile screen printing
- Helps produce bright graphics on suitable dark garments
- Supports prints that become integrated into the fabric
- Suitable for high-quality fashion and retail apparel printing
- Added directly to compatible T-Charge ink before printing
- Ideal for shops using water-based discharge printing systems
- Designed for use on garments dyed with dischargeable dyes
- Add D-Powder to compatible CCI T-Charge ink according to CCI's recommended mixing ratio.
- Thoroughly mix the activator into the ink to ensure consistent discharge performance.
- Mix only the quantity of activated ink needed for the production run because activated discharge ink has a limited working life.
- Always test the actual production garment for dischargeability before beginning a full run.
- Garment color, dye chemistry, fabric construction, and dye lot can affect the final discharged color.
- Maintain proper curing conditions to fully activate the discharge process and achieve the desired finished result.
- Follow CCI's current technical instructions for activation percentages, pot life, printing parameters, and curing requirements.
- Store the activator properly and keep the container securely closed when not in use.
