Triangle 1709 Pearl White Plastisol Ink – High Opacity White for Cotton & Blends

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Triangle STA-True Low Bleed 1709 Pearl White is Triangle’s highest-opacity white for cotton and blends — dense, bright, one-hit coverage as a stand-alone white or a strong underbase.

Highest opacity
Bright, dense one-hit coverage

Cotton & blends
Great on dark garments

Strong underbase
Bold base for vivid top colors

Manual or auto
Cures at 320°F

★ The highest-opacity white for bright, one-hit coverage on cotton & blends.

Sold by the quart, gallon & 5-gallon. Not sure which white? Call 512-454-0505.

Price range: $34.99 through $20,999.99

Ink Size

5 Gallon
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16 5 Gallon Pails
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Description

Triangle STA-True Low Bleed 1709 Pearl White

Pearl White is Triangle’s highest-opacity white — formulated to cover dark cotton and blends brightly in a single hit. When you want the whitest, most opaque print with the least effort, Pearl lays down dense, bright coverage that makes a bold stand-alone white or a strong underbase for vivid top colors.

Which Triangle White Should You Use?

All of our Triangle white plastisols compared — pick by fabric and how much bleed resistance or opacity you need. Click any white to shop it.

White	Best fabric	Bleed resistance	Opacity	Best for
Triangle 1701 Phoenix White	100% cotton & 50/50	Low bleed	High	Everyday low-bleed white & underbase for cotton and blends
Triangle 1706 Excel White	100% cotton & 50/50	Low bleed	High	Smooth, creamy all-around white for cotton and blends
Triangle 1706 EX Excel White	50/50 & 100% polyester	Low bleed (poly-tuned)	High	Performance & poly garments — the poly Excel White
Triangle 1707 Superior White	50/50 & 100% polyester	Maximum low bleed	High	The toughest dye-migrating polyester & sublimated fabrics
Triangle 1709 Pearl White THIS PAGE	Cotton & blends	Standard	Highest opacity	Bright, high-opacity one-hit whites on cotton and blends

Rule of thumb: cotton & blends → Phoenix, Excel or Pearl (max opacity); 50/50 & polyester → 1706 EX Excel or Superior (worst dye migration). Always test your exact garment.

Why Printers Choose It

Maximum opacity

The whitest, most opaque Triangle white — bright coverage with less effort.

One-hit coverage

Often covers darks in a single stroke, speeding up production.

Strong underbase

A dense, bright base that makes top colors pop.

Prints clean

Creamy body that loads and clears well on manual and automatic presses.

Printing Tips

Setup

Mesh: 110–230 for colors (lower for opacity)
Squeegee: 70 durometer, medium pressure
Print / flash / print on darks for coverage
Stir before use; do not over-thin

Curing

Cure temperature: 320°F
Verify full cure with a probe or test strip
Do a wash + stretch test on new fabrics
Store at room temperature, sealed

Fighting dye migration on poly? Pearl is opacity-focused for cotton and blends. For 50/50 and 100% polyester, choose a poly-tuned low-bleed white — 1706 EX Excel or 1707 Superior White.

Why Buy From River City Supply?

Real printers. Real support. Genuine Triangle ink.

Real printers on staff

Not sure which ink fits your fabric? We print every day — call (512) 454-0505.

Genuine Triangle ink

Fresh, ready-to-print plastisol, stocked deep.

Every size in stock

Quart to 5-gallon and full pallets for production shops.

Fast shipping

Same-day shipping on in-stock orders before 3:30 PM CT; free shipping over $200.

Call (512) 454-0505

Technical Specifications

Triangle 1709 Pearl White – Technical Specifications

Brand	Triangle Ink®
Product	STA-True Low Bleed 1709 Pearl White
Ink type	High-opacity plastisol white
Fabrics	Cotton & blends
Opacity	Highest — one-hit coverage
Use	Underbase or stand-alone white
Bleed resistance	Standard
Cure temperature	320°F
Mesh (start)	86–160 (lower = more opacity)
Squeegee	70 durometer, medium pressure
Press	Manual & automatic
Sizes	Quart, gallon, 5-gallon & pallets

Test & cure. Mesh, pressure and cure vary by art, press and fabric — verify cure with a dryer probe and run a wash test before production.

Technical Sheets / Safety Data Sheets / Documents

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Triangle 1709 Pearl White – Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pearl White best for?

Maximum opacity on cotton and blends — bright, one-hit coverage on dark garments as a stand-alone white or strong underbase.

Pearl vs Phoenix / Excel?

Phoenix and Excel are versatile low-bleed whites; Pearl is tuned for the highest opacity. Use the table above to choose.

Is it good on polyester?

It is opacity-focused for cotton and blends. For poly and 50/50, use 1706 EX Excel or 1707 Superior White.

What temperature does it cure at?

320°F — verify full cure with a probe or test strip before production.

Can it be a one-hit white?

Yes — its high opacity often covers darks in a single stroke, though a print/flash/print will always be brightest.

What sizes are available?

Quart, gallon and 5-gallon, plus full pallets.