DEKA Fixative CN for DEKAPRINT 2000 screen printing ink, 250 ml

DEKA Fixative CN – additive for wash-resistant DEKAPRINT 2000 textile prints

DEKA Fixative CN is an additive for DEKAPRINT 2000 screen printing inks used in textile printing. You stir it into the ink before printing. On natural fibres it replaces the heat treatment and, as a hardener, increases the wash resistance of the print.

On synthetic fibres, according to DEKA, a short heat treatment is needed in addition to adding the fixative. The 250 ml is enough to treat several litres of ink, as the dosage is 40 g of Fixative CN per 1 l of DEKAPRINT 2000.

Using Fixative CN

The fixative goes into the ready-mixed ink, not onto the fabric. Calculate the amount according to the quantity of ink you actually want to print: 40 g per 1 l equals 4 g per 100 ml of ink. Only mix as much as you will use promptly, as the prepared ink can only be worked for a limited time.

• Weigh out the Fixative CN and stir it into the DEKAPRINT 2000 before printing
• Stir thoroughly until no streaks are visible
• Print through the screen as usual
• Clean the screen and tools straight after printing

Natural or synthetic fibres?

On natural fibres such as cotton, no heat treatment is needed. The printed fabric must then be left for 4 weeks at room temperature before its first wash. On synthetic fibres you also add Fixative CN, but additionally treat the print with heat for 3–5 minutes. According to DEKA, the best fastness is achieved at 110–130 °C.

DEKA Fixative CN product details

• Manufacturer: DEKA
• Use: additive for DEKAPRINT 2000 screen printing inks
• Dosage: 40 g Fixative CN per 1 l DEKAPRINT 2000
• Contents: 250 ml
• Natural fibres without heat treatment: leave for 4 weeks at room temperature before the first wash
• Synthetic fibres: 3–5 minutes of heat treatment, best fastness at 110–130 °C

You will also need: DEKAPRINT 2000 screen printing ink, scales, stirring stick, protective gloves

WARNING: Contains 0.2–1 % formaldehyde. May cause an allergic skin reaction. Avoid contact with skin. Wear protective gloves.