Matsui SI0322 Yama Silver Shimmer Silicone Ink – Metallic Stretch Silicone Ink for Performance Apparel & Activewear

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The Matsui Yama Silver Shimmer (SI0322) is a metallic silver silicone ink that lays down a brilliant, clean shimmer with a smooth, flexible hand. Perfect for logos, accents and fashion graphics on performance apparel — with the stretch and wash durability of silicone. Catalyze at 10%; tint up to 5% with Yama pigments for custom shades.

Brilliant metallic silver
Clean shimmer effect

Soft & flexible
Full silicone stretch

Logos & accents
Fashion graphics

Tint up to 5%
Custom metallic shades

Catalyst required
90/10 to cure

Performance fabrics
Poly, nylon & spandex

★ Add 10% silicone catalyst before printing. Keep the ink moving to prevent flake settling. On dyed/sub fabrics, print over a blocker base.

Metallic silver that still stretches. A premium shimmer that moves with the garment. Questions? Call 512-454-0505.

Price range: $88.00 through $1,760.00

Size

Quart
Gallon
5 Gallon

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Description

Matsui Yama Silver Shimmer — Metallic Stretch Silicone

Metallic prints add instant premium appeal — but on stretch fabric, most metallics crack. The Matsui Yama Silver Shimmer solves that: it’s a silicone metallic that lays a brilliant, clean silver sheen with real sparkle, then stays soft and flexible so it flexes and rebounds with the garment instead of cracking. Built for logos, accents and fashion graphics on athletic and performance apparel, it holds up to washing and can be tinted up to 5% with Yama pigments for custom metallic shades. Because metallic silicone reflects heat, give it a little extra dwell to cure fully.

Why Metallic Silicone

Brilliant silver shimmer

A clean, sparkling metallic sheen with high opacity from the metallic flake load.

Stretches, won’t crack

Silicone flexibility means the metallic moves with the fabric — no cracking on stretch.

Premium accents

Perfect for logos, lettering and fashion graphics that need a high-end metallic pop.

Custom shades

Tint up to 5% with Yama pigments to shift the metallic tone.

How to Print Silver Shimmer

1 · Catalyze

Stir well, add 10% catalyst (and up to 5% pigment to tint), mix uniform, rest 5–10 min. 4–6 hr pot life.

2 · Print & keep moving

80–140 mesh (31–55T) — lower mesh = more coverage — 70–80 durometer or triple-duro squeegee, 1–2 strokes with flood between. Keep the ink moving so flakes don’t settle.

3 · Cure fully

Flash ~220°F for 5–8 sec; final cure 300–320°F for 1–2 min (film above 250°F). Metallic reflects heat — slow the belt or extend dwell.

Keep flakes suspended. Metallic flake can settle — keep the ink moving and flood between strokes. For maximum brightness on dyed/sublimated fabric, print over a blocker base.

Why Buy From River City Supply?

Real screen printers. Real support. Genuine Matsui ink.

Real printers on staff

Metallics print differently — we’ll help you keep them bright and crack-free. Call (512) 454-0505.

Genuine Matsui silicone

Authentic Yama inks, bases and catalyst — the real performance system.

The whole silicone system

Metallics, effects, whites, colors, bases and catalyst — the whole Yama system in stock.

Financing available

Stocking up on ink and equipment? Apply for equipment financing.

Fast shipping + 1-hour pickup

Ships quick, and in-stock items are ready for pickup within an hour in Central Texas.

Support after the sale

Family-run and here Monday–Friday, 9–5, long after your order ships.

Call (512) 454-0505

You’ll also need

The required silicone catalyst, plus a solvent-resistant emulsion and silicone-safe cleaner. Fine-tune flow with Yama Reducer.

More metallic & effects

Try Gold Shimmer, or add dimension with HD and Puff.

Printing metallic on stretch?

Call us and we’ll help you keep the shimmer bright and crack-free from mix to cure.

Call 512-454-0505

Apply for financing

Building out your silicone system? Spread the cost with simple equipment financing.

Explore Financing

Technical Specifications

Matsui Yama Silver Shimmer (SI0322) — Technical Specifications

Type	Metallic silver silicone ink
Part number	SI0322
Use	Metallic silver accents, logos & graphics
Catalyst	Required — 90% ink / 10% Matsui silicone catalyst
Pigment load	Up to 5% Yama pigments to tint
Finish	Brilliant metallic silver sheen
Fabric types	Polyester, spandex, nylon & blends
Mesh	80–140 mesh (31–55T) — lower = more coverage
Squeegee	70–80 durometer or triple-duro; 1–2 smooth strokes
Flash cure	~220°F (104°C) for 5–8 seconds
Cure temp	300–320°F (150–160°C) for 1–2 minutes
Ink film temp	Above 250°F (121°C) internal
Pot life	4–6 hours after mixing
Storage	65–77°F, kept sealed
Shelf life	12 months unopened
Sizes	Quart, Gallon & 5-Gallon
Shipping	Drop ships from Matsui — Gardena, CA

Keep the ink moving. Metallic flake can settle — stir and flood between strokes. On dyed/sublimated fabric, print over a blocker for maximum brightness. Metallic reflects heat, so extend dwell to cure.

Pairs Well With

Silicone Catalyst
Required — 10%Yama Gold Shimmer
Metallic gold Yama Pigments
Tint the metallic Yama HD
Raised logos Yama Stop Black
Blocker base Financing
Spread the cost

Technical Sheets / Safety Data Sheets / Documents

Matsui Yama Silver Shimmer Technical Sheet

Yama Silicone Technical Sheet

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Matsui Yama Silver Shimmer (SI0322) — Frequently Asked Questions

What is Yama Silver Shimmer used for?

It’s a metallic silver silicone ink for logos, accents and fashion graphics on performance apparel. It gives a brilliant, clean shimmer that — unlike most metallics — stays soft and flexible and won’t crack on stretch.

Can I tint it?

Yes — add up to 5% Yama pigments for custom metallic shades. Don’t exceed 5% or you’ll dull the metallic effect.

Why is my metallic uneven?

Metallic flake can settle in the ink. Keep it stirred and flood between strokes so the flakes stay suspended and lay down evenly.

How do I get maximum brightness on dark or sublimated fabric?

Print it over a smooth silicone base or a blocker base so the metallic sits on a clean surface and pops.

What mesh and cure should I use?

80–140 mesh (lower = more coverage), 70–80 durometer squeegee. Flash ~220°F, cure 300–320°F for 1–2 minutes (film above 250°F). Metallic reflects heat, so slow the belt or extend dwell.

What sizes are available?

Quart, gallon and 5-gallon. Call us for help sizing a job.

Why Buy From River City Supply?

Real screen printers. Real support. Genuine Matsui ink.

Real printers on staff

Metallics print differently — we’ll help you keep them bright and crack-free. Call (512) 454-0505.

Genuine Matsui silicone

Authentic Yama inks, bases and catalyst.

The whole silicone system

Whites, colors, bases, catalyst, reducer and effects.

Financing available

Apply for equipment financing, or ask us how.

Everything under one roof

Ink, emulsion, screens, presses and curing.

Support after the sale

Family-run and here Monday–Friday, 9–5.

Call (512) 454-0505

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Matsui SI0322 Yama Silver Shimmer Silicone Ink – Metallic Stretch Silicone Ink for Performance Apparel & Activewear

Description

Matsui Yama Silver Shimmer — Metallic Stretch Silicone