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Monarch Color Corporation

Monarch Low Cure Additive

Monarch Low Cure Additive

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Monarch Low Cure Additive

The Monarch Low Cure Additive is the secret weapon for screen printers looking to reduce cure temperatures, improve production efficiency, and protect heat-sensitive garments without sacrificing print durability. Designed to lower the curing temperature of plastisol inks, this premium low cure additive helps reduce dye migration, minimize scorching, and increase shop productivity by shortening dwell times and reducing energy consumption. Whether you're printing on polyester performance wear, tri-blends, or specialty fabrics, Monarch Low Cure Additive gives you smoother workflow, softer prints, and dependable wash durability every run.

  • Lower Cure Temperatures – Reduce plastisol ink cure temperatures to help prevent garment scorching, shrinkage, and fabric damage on sensitive apparel.
  • Fight Dye Migration – Ideal for polyester and performance fabrics where dye bleed can ruin bright prints and crisp whites.
  • Increase Production Efficiency – Shorter cure times mean faster belt speeds, improved throughput, and reduced energy costs in busy print shops.
  • Maintain Print Performance – Helps preserve excellent stretch, adhesion, opacity, and wash durability without compromising print quality.
  • Easy Ink Mixing Compatibility – Mixes smoothly with most plastisol ink systems, making it easy to integrate into existing production workflows.

The Monarch Low Cure Additive is perfect for screen printing shops, contract printers, apparel decorators, and production facilities printing on polyester, blends, athletic wear, and heat-sensitive garments. Simply mix the recommended percentage into compatible plastisol inks before printing to lower curing temperatures and improve production flexibility. Whether you are battling dye migration or trying to speed up your dryer efficiency, this additive helps deliver professional-quality prints with greater consistency and less risk of costly mistakes.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Blue Ridge Screen Products located?

Blue Ridge Screen Products is located in Charlotte, North Carolina. Our facility includes a showroom, warehouse, equipment demonstration area, and service support for screen printing and digital printing businesses.

Visit our contact page for our address, business hours, and directions.

Does Blue Ridge stock replacement parts and consumables?

Yes. Blue Ridge stocks a wide range of inks, films, powders, emulsions, chemicals, maintenance supplies, and replacement parts for many of the equipment brands we sell.

Browse our screen printing supplies, digital printing supplies, or contact technical service for help locating a specific part.

Can I pick up my order from Blue Ridge Screen Products?

Yes, local pickup is available for eligible orders from our Charlotte, North Carolina location. Orders should be confirmed as ready before arriving for pickup.

Can I place an order in person at Blue Ridge Screen Products?

Yes. Blue Ridge Screen Products operates a retail store at our Charlotte, North Carolina location. Customers are welcome to visit Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. to browse available products, place an order in person, or pick up an existing order.

For large orders or specific products, we recommend calling before visiting to confirm availability.

How should plastisol ink be stored and mixed?

Store plastisol ink in a clean, dry area away from excessive heat, direct sunlight, and freezing temperatures. Keep the lid closed when the ink is not in use to prevent contamination.

Stir the ink thoroughly before printing to restore a smooth, consistent texture. Avoid mixing different ink series unless the manufacturer confirms they are compatible. 

What is the difference between low-cure and low-bleed plastisol ink?

Low-cure ink is formulated to cure at a lower temperature, which can help reduce energy use, increase dryer capacity, and protect heat-sensitive garments.

Low-bleed ink is designed to help block dye migration when printing on polyester and other dyed synthetic fabrics. Many polyester inks offer both low-cure and low-bleed properties, but the terms do not mean exactly the same thing.

What temperature does plastisol ink need to cure?

The correct cure temperature depends on the specific ink formula. Traditional plastisol inks often require the entire ink layer to reach approximately 320°F, while low-cure plastisol inks may cure at temperatures closer to 260°F to 290°F.

Always follow the manufacturer’s instructions for the specific ink. Check the actual ink-film temperature with a temperature probe, heat strips, or another reliable testing method rather than relying only on the dryer’s display. Browse our screen printing dryers and curing accessories for production tools.

What is plastisol ink?

Plastisol ink is a popular screen printing ink made from PVC particles suspended in a liquid plasticizer. It does not dry in the screen and must be cured with heat to create a durable printed image.

Plastisol is widely used because it provides strong opacity, consistent color, and reliable performance on many cotton, polyester, and blended garments.

Can I pick up my order from Blue Ridge Screen Products?

Yes, local pickup is available for eligible orders from our Charlotte, North Carolina location. Orders should be confirmed as ready before arriving for pickup.

Can I place an order in person at Blue Ridge Screen Products?

Yes. Blue Ridge Screen Products operates a retail store at our Charlotte, North Carolina location. Customers are welcome to visit Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. to browse available products, place an order in person, or pick up an existing order.

For large orders or specific products, we recommend calling before visiting to confirm availability.

Which emulsion should I use with plastisol ink?

Many pure photopolymer and dual-cure emulsions are suitable for plastisol printing. Your choice should also account for exposure speed, screen room conditions, mesh count, required stencil thickness, and expected print run.

Browse our KIWO and Murakami emulsions, or contact our screen room experts for a specific recommendation.

How can I track my order?

Once your order ships, you will receive a shipping confirmation email containing your tracking number and a link to view the latest delivery updates from the carrier.

Tracking information may take up to 24 hours to update after the carrier receives the shipment. Large equipment and freight orders may use a separate freight carrier and may require additional delivery coordination.

If you have not received tracking information or need help locating your shipment, contact our customer service teamwith your order number.