REHANCE – how we do it
a REHANCE print at 10X magnification
a REHANCE print at 60X magnification
REHANCE allows us to print waterbased inks on a dark t-shirt, something difficult for other printers to accomplish without harsh chemicals. Our inks become part of the shirt, rather than sitting on top of it, resulting in a print you can’t feel, and won’t crack, peel or fade over time. Waterbased inks are also much more environmentally-friendly than plastisol.
Plastisol Ink – how other printers do it
a plastisol print at 10X magnification
a plastisol print at 60X magnification
As you can see, plastisol ink – the ink of choice for most screenprinters – uses a plastic coating to cover the fabric with a sticky design that will crack and peel overtime, and feels scratchy. In addition, most plastisol inks contain PVC (which emits dioxins during manufacture and disposal) and phthalates (which cause negative health effects).
The right option for you
REHANCE
Cotton of the Carolinas is a collaboration of farmers and manufacturers across the state dedicated to growing, making, and selling its t-shirts in the Southeast.