Printers Choice Metallic Bobcat Gold Non-Phalate Plastisol Inks
Printers Choice
Printers Choice Metallic Bobcat Gold is a non-phthalate metallic plastisol ink formulated specifically for the warm athletic gold color used in school colors, team spirit printing, and sports uniform graphics. The Bobcat Gold tone hits the specific warm yellow-gold that dominates team printing for high school and collegiate athletic programs — a reliable, consistent metallic for high-volume team wear production.
Warm Athletic Gold Tone
Non-Phthalate Formula
Team Spirit & School Colors
Ready to Use
86–110 Mesh Recommended
Cure at 320°F
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Description
Printers Choice Metallic Bobcat Gold Plastisol Ink – Athletic Gold for Team & Spirit Printing
Printers Choice Metallic Bobcat Gold is a non-phthalate metallic plastisol ink formulated specifically for the warm athletic gold color used in school colors, team spirit printing, and sports uniform graphics. The Bobcat Gold tone hits the specific warm yellow-gold that dominates team printing for high school and collegiate athletic programs — a reliable, consistent metallic for high-volume team wear production.
Available in Quart, Gallon, and 5-Gallon. Non-phthalate formula. Stir thoroughly before use.
Is This the Right Ink for Your Job?
Use This When You Want…
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Printing athletic team wear, uniforms, or spirit wear
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Customer needs warm athletic gold to match school or team colors
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Need a non-phthalate metallic gold for compliance requirements
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High-volume team printing where consistent gold color match matters
Consider Something Else If You Need…
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Need a rose gold or pink-tone metallic (use Metallic Rose Gold)
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Need maximum metallic intensity (consider Liquid Gold)
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Need a cool-tone silver or platinum (use Metallic Silver Platinum)
Key Features
Warm Athletic Gold Tone
The Bobcat Gold formulation targets the warm yellow-gold standard used in athletic program color specifications — consistent with the “old gold” and “athletic gold” designations common in school color systems.
Non-Phthalate Formula
Formulated without phthalate plasticizers — important for programs requiring CPSIA compliance, major retailer chemical standards, and athletic programs with chemical restriction policies.
Consistent Color Match for Team Programs
Reliable color-to-color and run-to-run consistency for high-volume team wear production. When re-ordering across a season or year, Bobcat Gold delivers predictable metallic gold results.
Ready for Production
Use directly from the container after stirring. No modification required for standard athletic printing. Works on cotton, cotton-poly blends, and most athletic fabric constructions.
Dark Garment Ready
Sufficient opacity for direct printing on dark athletic uniforms. A white underbase increases brightness on true black, but on navy, royal, and dark green Bobcat Gold prints effectively without an underbase.
Volume-Friendly Pricing
Available in 5-gallon containers for high-volume team printing programs where price-per-unit economics matter.
Pairs Best With
Blend Bobcat Gold with Metallic Gold for custom warm gold tone adjustment
Two-color metallic work: gold numbers + silver accents is a classic athletic combination
Team Wear, School Spirit & Athletic Gold Printing Applications
High School & Collegiate Athletic Programs
Bobcat Gold is designed for school color programs where athletic gold is a primary team color. Jersey numbers, mascot graphics, name lettering on navy, black, green, and other dark athletic uniforms — consistent metallic gold that matches team color expectations.
Spirit Wear & Fan Merchandise
Booster club tees, alumni merchandise, fan apparel, and spirit wear programs often require large-run metallic gold printing. Bobcat Gold delivers consistent athletic gold across high-volume orders with predictable, repeatable results.
Award & Recognition Apparel
Metallic gold on award shirts, championship tees, and recognition apparel communicates achievement and excellence. The warm athletic gold tone reads as prestigious in this context.
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 and between print runs. Stir from the bottom before each production run.
Non-Phthalate — Do Not Blend with Phthalate Inks for Compliance Jobs
If non-phthalate compliance is the reason for using Bobcat Gold, do not blend with standard plastisols that may contain phthalates. Maintain the formulation as-is for compliance-critical applications.
Questions about this product?
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Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications
| Product Information | |
| Product Name | Printers Choice Metallic Bobcat Gold Plastisol Ink |
| Brand | Printers Choice |
| Type | Warm athletic gold metallic plastisol — ready to use |
| Formula | Non-phthalate |
| Color | Warm yellow-gold — athletic gold |
| Available Sizes | Quart, Gallon, 5 Gallon |
| Printing Parameters | |
| Recommended Mesh | 86–110 mesh |
| Squeegee Durometer | 65–70 durometer |
| Dark Garments | Prints direct; white underbase for black garments for max brightness |
| Curing | |
| Cure Temperature | 320°F (160°C) |
| Cure Time | 60 seconds |
| Compliance | |
| Phthalate Status | Non-phthalate formula |
| Documents | |
| Safety Data Sheet | Inktek SDS (PDF) |
Technical Sheets / Safety Data Sheets / Documents
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes Bobcat Gold different from Metallic Gold?
Bobcat Gold is formulated to hit a specific warm athletic gold tone used in school and team color programs. Metallic Gold is a general-purpose metallic gold. Both are warm gold tones, but Bobcat Gold targets a more specific athletic gold specification and carries the non-phthalate formula designation. For team color programs with specific gold specifications, Bobcat Gold is the right choice. For general fashion and merchandise gold printing, either works.
Is the non-phthalate formula important for athletic wear?
For many school district purchasing requirements and major sporting goods retailer compliance programs, phthalate-free plastisol is specified. The non-phthalate Bobcat Gold formula satisfies these requirements without special handling. If your team wear program involves school district purchasing or major retailer compliance requirements, the non-phthalate designation is a meaningful product selection factor.
Can Bobcat Gold print on dark athletic uniforms without underbase?
Yes in most cases — Bobcat Gold has good opacity for direct printing on dark athletic uniforms. On navy, royal blue, dark green, and maroon, it prints well without underbase. On true black, a white underbase increases brightness significantly. Test on your specific garment substrate to confirm the result before running full production.
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