Inktek Metallic Silver Platinum Plastisol Ink – Brilliant Shine & Superior Coverage
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Inktek Metallic Silver Platinum is a premium ready-to-use metallic plastisol ink with a cool-tone silver and platinum finish — delivering a bright, high-sheen metallic surface that works on light and dark garments. The platinum character of the formulation gives it a slightly whiter, cooler tone than standard silver inks, producing a more refined, luxury-adjacent metallic effect.
Cool-Tone Silver / Platinum Finish
Ready to Use
Light & Dark Garments
86–110 Mesh Recommended
Cure at 320°F
Stir Well Before Each Use
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Description
Inktek Metallic Silver Platinum Plastisol Ink – Cool-Tone Silver & Platinum Metallic Finish
Inktek Metallic Silver Platinum is a premium ready-to-use metallic plastisol ink with a cool-tone silver and platinum finish — delivering a bright, high-sheen metallic surface that works on light and dark garments. The platinum character of the formulation gives it a slightly whiter, cooler tone than standard silver inks, producing a more refined, luxury-adjacent metallic effect.
Available in Quart, Gallon, and 5-Gallon. Stir thoroughly before use. Compatible with standard plastisol printing setups.
Is This the Right Ink for Your Job?
Use This When You Want…
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Need a cool-tone silver metallic for athletic or fashion printing
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Printing silver numbers, letters, or chrome-look elements on uniforms
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Customer needs silver to match a cool-tone brand palette
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Want a more refined platinum tone vs standard warm silver
Consider Something Else If You Need…
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Need maximum chrome intensity (use QuickSilver SE for highest-shine chrome finish)
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Need a warm gold tone (use Metallic Gold, Liquid Gold, or Bobcat Gold)
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Need rose gold or pink metallic (use Metallic Rose Gold)
Key Features
Cool Platinum Tone
The platinum formulation delivers a whiter, cooler silver tone than standard silver inks — a more polished, refined metallic character suitable for premium fashion and high-end branded apparel.
High Sheen
Premium metallic pigments produce a bright, reflective surface with strong light-catching sheen. Consistent metallic character across the full print area when printed through proper mesh counts.
Ready to Print
No preparation required beyond thorough stirring. Use directly from the container. Re-stir between print runs or if the press pauses.
Light & Dark Garment Capable
Prints on light garments and has sufficient opacity for direct printing on many dark fabrics. A white underbase maximizes brightness on black and very dark substrates.
Mix for Custom Metallic Tones
Blend with Metallic Gold for champagne and antique silver tones. Mix with QuickSilver SE for higher-shine chrome blends. Small additions of LB colors create custom tinted metallics.
Durable Wash Performance
When properly cured at 320°F, metallic sheen is durable through repeated washing. Full cure is critical — check with temperature strip on actual garment surface, not dryer air temp.
Pairs Best With
Mix Silver Platinum + Gold for custom champagne and antique metallic tones
Combine with QuickSilver for maximum chrome intensity
Where Silver Platinum Metallic Performs Best in Screen Printing
Athletic & Team Uniform Printing
Silver metallic is a staple color for athletic printing — jersey numbers, team logos, name lettering on dark uniforms. The cool platinum tone works especially well on black, navy, charcoal, and royal blue garments where a warm gold tone would clash.
Premium Fashion Apparel
Silver and platinum metallic reads as luxury and precision in fashion contexts. Use for brand logos, graphic type treatments, and accent elements on premium cotton and fashion blanks. Pairs exceptionally with black, white, and monochrome garment colors.
Branded Merchandise & Corporate Apparel
Corporate branding programs often specify silver or metallic gray as a primary brand element. Silver Platinum delivers consistent, print-run-to-print-run metallic character suitable for large-volume branded merchandise programs.
See It in Action
Complete Inktek Specialty & Effects Inks
River City Supply stocks the full Inktek SE specialty ink line. Use this guide to choose the right ink for your application.
Transparent base & soft-hand extender
Best for: 4-color process, tonal effects, soft-hand
Rich warm gold metallic plastisol
Best for: Athletic logos, fashion accents, branded merchandise
Cool-tone silver & platinum metallic plastisol
Best for: Chrome-look elements, athletic graphics, fashion
High-concentration liquid metallic gold
Best for: Bold metallic statements, premium branding
Phosphorescent glow-in-the-dark plastisol
Best for: Nightlife, safety, event & novelty printing
Pink-gold metallic plastisol
Best for: Women’s fashion, cosmetic brands, lifestyle apparel
Warm athletic gold — non-phthalate
Best for: Athletic team wear, school spirit, sport uniforms
Ultra-fine metallic flake — subtle sparkle
Best for: Fashion garments, subtle shimmer, boutique apparel
Large-particle glitter flake — maximum sparkle
Best for: Statement fashion, festive printing, bold effects
High-shine chrome-finish metallic plastisol
Best for: Chrome logos, premium athletic graphics, luxury apparel
How to Wash Test Plastisol Prints
Whenever you change ink, mesh count, dryer settings, or substrate — run a wash test before releasing production. This is the only definitive check for cure and wash durability.
Step 1 — Cure a Test Print
Print and cure a test garment at your production dryer settings. Let cool completely before washing.
Step 2 — Wash Hot
Machine wash on the hottest setting with standard detergent. Hot water is the stress test — if it holds here, it holds everywhere.
Step 3 — Repeat 3–5 Cycles
Run 3–5 full wash/dry cycles. Under-cured prints fail in the first 1–3 washes. Properly cured prints show no change.
Step 4 — Inspect
Look for cracking, peeling, delamination, or color change. A properly cured metallic print retains its shine and adhesion. Do a stretch test — pull the print firmly and check for cracking.
If metallic prints dull or lose sheen after washing: This is almost always under-cure. Check actual garment surface temperature with a donut probe or temp tape — not dryer air temp. Increase dwell time before re-testing.
Stir Thoroughly Before Use
Metallic particles settle during storage. Stir from the bottom before each print run and re-stir after any extended pause.
Verify Cure with Temperature Measurement
Metallic inks can be more challenging to cure than standard plastisols due to the reflective particle surface. Use a donut probe or temp tape on the garment surface to verify actual cure temperature, not just dryer air temperature.
Questions about this product?
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Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications
| Product Information | |
| Product Name | Inktek Metallic Silver Platinum Plastisol Ink |
| Brand | Inktek |
| Type | Cool-tone silver/platinum metallic plastisol — ready to use |
| Color | Silver platinum — cool white-silver metallic |
| Available Sizes | Quart, Gallon, 5 Gallon |
| Printing Parameters | |
| Recommended Mesh | 86–110 mesh for full metallic coverage |
| Squeegee Durometer | 65–70 durometer |
| Underbase | Optional; recommended for maximum brightness on black garments |
| Curing | |
| Cure Temperature | 320°F (160°C) |
| Cure Time | 60 seconds at full cure temperature |
| Critical | Full cure essential for sheen durability |
| Documents | |
| Safety Data Sheet | Inktek SDS (PDF) |
Technical Sheets / Safety Data Sheets / Documents
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between Metallic Silver Platinum and QuickSilver SE?
Metallic Silver Platinum is a standard-grade metallic silver with a cool platinum tone — great for athletic, fashion, and branded merchandise printing. QuickSilver SE is a premium chrome-finish metallic formulated for maximum reflective intensity — it produces a more aggressive, mirror-like chrome effect. For standard silver metallic work, Metallic Silver Platinum is the workhorse choice. For ultra-premium chrome-finish elements, QuickSilver SE delivers more intensity.
Can I mix Metallic Silver Platinum with Metallic Gold?
Yes — blending Silver Platinum and Metallic Gold at various ratios creates a range of custom metallic tones from champagne (mostly silver, small gold addition) to antique gold (mostly gold, small silver addition). This is useful for matching specific brand metallic specifications that fall between standard gold and silver. Mix by weight and print test swatches before running production.
Do I need an underbase for dark garments?
Metallic Silver Platinum has reasonable opacity and can often print directly on dark garments, but a white underbase significantly increases perceived brightness on black and very dark colors. The white base reflects the metallic sheen upward rather than absorbing it into the dark fabric. Test direct vs underbase on the specific garment to determine the right approach for your opacity requirement.
Why is my silver print looking dull or flat?
The most common causes of flat metallic prints are: under-cure (always check actual garment temperature), ink not stirred thoroughly before printing (metallic particles not suspended), mesh count too high (not enough ink deposit), or squeegee pressure too light. Address each variable systematically before assuming the ink is at fault.
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