Matsui Complete Neo Pigment Set (13 Colors) | All 13 Concentrated Eco-Friendly Pigments for Pantone® Color Matching — Mix with Any Matsui Water-Based, Discharge, or Special Effects Base for Thousands of Custom Screen Printing Colors

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Matsui Complete Neo Pigment Set (13 Colors)
Matsui Complete Neo Pigment Set (13 Colors)

The Matsui Complete Neo Pigment Set includes all 13 concentrated, eco-friendly Neo Pigments — the full color palette you need to mix thousands of custom Pantone®-matched colors using the free Matsui CMS Color Matching Software. ⚠️ PIGMENTS ONLY — mixing base sold separately. Neo Pigments must be mixed into a Matsui base before printing. Choose from .25lb sample kit, 2lb quart, or 9lb gallon container sizes. Compatible with ALL Matsui printing bases: acrylic 301, discharge, stretch, polyurethane 350, special effects (shimmer, pearl, glitter, crack, foil adhesive), and Kombat performance bases. Standard mixing ratio: 10% pigment to 90% base. Prints through very high mesh counts (up to 305+). Cure at 320°F (160°C) for 2.5-3 minutes. OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 certified. CPSIA and HR4040 compliant. Meets RSLs for major brands. PVC-free, phthalate-free, heavy metal-free, formaldehyde-free. Exceptionally soft hand feel.

Price range: $99.99 through $1,500.00

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Description

All 13 Neo Pigments — One Kit, Every Color You Will Ever Need

This is the complete Matsui color system in a single purchase. Thirteen concentrated pigments that, when combined with Matsui bases and the free CMS software, give you access to thousands of Pantone®-matched colors. No more buying individual premixed colors for every job. No more shelves full of half-used quarts. Mix exactly the color you need, in exactly the quantity you need, every time.

The concept is simple: pigments provide color, bases provide performance. Choose your base for the fabric and finish you need, add the CMS-calculated pigment formula, and print. One set of 13 pigments works with every Matsui base in the catalog — acrylic, discharge, stretch, polyurethane, special effects, and performance.

⚠️ Pigments Only — Base Sold Separately

This kit contains PIGMENT CONCENTRATES only. You must purchase a Matsui base separately. The pigments will NOT adhere to fabric by themselves. The base acts as the binder that carries the pigment to the fabric surface and locks it in during curing.

What Is in the Kit — All 13 Neo Pigments

# Neo Pigment Color Family Role in the CMS System
1 Neo Yellow M3G Bright primary yellow Primary yellow. Greens when mixed with blues, oranges when mixed with reds.
2 Neo Gold Yellow MFR Warm gold-yellow Warmer yellow with golden undertone. Ambers, golds, and warm earth tones.
3 Neo Orange MGD Vibrant orange Primary orange. Bridges yellow and red families.
4 Neo Red MGD Warm red (orange-leaning) Warm red. Scarlet, tomato, and warm-tone reds.
5 Neo Red MFB Cool red (blue-leaning) Cool red. Crimson, cherry, and cool-tone reds. Burgundy and wine when mixed with blues.
6 Neo Rose MB Rose / raspberry Rose and raspberry tones. Berry shades when mixed with violet.
7 Neo Pink MB Bright pink Hot pink, bubblegum, and pastel pinks (with Extender Base).
8 Neo Violet MFB Deep violet / purple Purple and violet. Indigo with blue, berry with rose, plum with red.
9 Neo Navy Blue MB Deep navy blue Navy and dark blue. Midnight tones with black.
10 Neo Blue MB Medium blue Standard medium blue. Royal and cobalt tones.
11 Neo Blue MG Green-leaning blue / process cyan Cyan and teal. Key pigment for mixing greens (with Yellow M3G).
12 Neo Green MB Bright green Primary green. Lime with yellow, teal with blue, forest with black.
13 Neo Black MK Concentrated black Black and shading pigment. Darkens and mutes any color: forest green, navy, burgundy, charcoal.

Available sizes: .25lb sample kit (small test amounts of all 13), 2lb quart (full quart of each), 9lb gallon (full gallon of each).

How the System Works — Pigment + Base + CMS = Any Color

The Neo Pigment system has three components:

1. Pigments (this kit): Thirteen concentrated pure single pigments. They provide color only. They do not adhere to fabric on their own.

2. Bases (sold separately): Matsui bases provide adhesion, binder chemistry, hand feel, and performance characteristics. The base you choose determines whether the ink is acrylic, discharge, stretch, polyurethane, metallic, crackle, pearlescent, etc. See the full base chart below.

3. Matsui CMS Color Matching Software (free): Enter any Pantone® code. CMS calculates the exact Neo Pigment ratios by weight or volume. Use a gram scale for accuracy. The software eliminates guesswork — every color is repeatable batch to batch.

Standard mixing ratio: 10% pigment to 90% base by weight. Some applications allow up to 15%. Special effects bases have lower maximums (Pearl Binder: max 2%, Shimmer: max 5%). The CMS formulas account for these limits.

Which Base Do You Need? — Compatible Matsui Bases Master Chart

Neo Pigments are compatible with ALL Matsui printing bases. The base determines what the ink does. This chart shows every compatible base, what it does, and which application it targets.

Matsui Base Category What It Does Best For Substrates Max Pigment Blocker on Darks?
STANDARD ACRYLIC 301 BASES — Light to medium garments
301C Clear Acrylic clear Standard clear mixing base for transparent color on light garments. Pantone color matching on light shirts. Cotton, blends Up to 15% Lights: No. Dark cotton: Gray under white. Dark poly: Black LG under white.
301M Matte Acrylic matte Flat, no-sheen finish. Vintage and fashion matte prints. Cotton, blends Up to 15% Lights: No. Dark cotton: Gray. Dark poly: Black LG.
EasyPrint Clear 301 Acrylic clear Enhanced screen stability and slower drying. High-speed automatic printing. Cotton, blends Up to 15% Lights: No. Dark cotton: Gray. Dark poly: Black LG.
EasyPrint Mat 301 Acrylic matte Matte finish combined with improved screen stability. Long production runs on auto presses. Cotton, blends Up to 15% Lights: No. Dark cotton: Gray. Dark poly: Black LG.
Simple Clear 301 Acrylic clear Budget-friendly clear mixing base. Cost-conscious production. Cotton, blends Up to 15% Lights: No. Dark cotton: Gray. Dark poly: Black LG.
Extender Base 301 Extender Dilutes color intensity for pastel shades. Pastel tones and cost extension. Cotton, blends Up to 15% Lights: No. Dark cotton: Gray. Dark poly: Black LG.
STRETCH / PERFORMANCE BASES
Stretch Clear 301 Stretch acrylic Flexible binder that stretches with fabric. Activewear and stretch garments. Stretch cotton, spandex blends Up to 15% Lights: No. Dark stretch cotton: Gray. Dark poly/spandex: Black LG.
Stretch Mat 301 Stretch matte Stretch flexibility with matte finish. Matte-finish activewear. Stretch cotton, spandex blends Up to 15% Lights: No. Dark stretch cotton: Gray. Dark poly/spandex: Black LG.
Soft Stretch Clear 301 Soft stretch Softer hand feel with stretch capability. Premium activewear prints. Stretch fabrics Up to 15% Lights: No. Dark stretch cotton: Gray. Dark poly/spandex: Black LG.
POLYURETHANE 350 BASES — Synthetics, nylon, premium feel
Soft-Tex Base 350 PU mixing base Polyurethane clear mixing base. Superior adhesion to synthetics. Custom PU colors on nylon, polyester, performance fabrics. Nylon, polyester, synthetics, cotton Up to 15% Light nylon/poly: No. Dark nylon/poly: Black LG under PU White 350.
ACRYLICON / SPECIALTY BASES
Acrylicon Clear Heavy-duty acrylic Maximum wash durability. Tougher binder than standard 301 bases. Industrial wash. Workwear. Maximum durability. Cotton, blends Up to 15% Lights: No. Dark cotton: Gray. Dark poly: Black LG.
Soft-Tex Overprint 680 Overprint base Designed for printing OVER other ink layers. Multi-color overprint builds. Layered effects. Cotton, blends, synthetics Up to 15% Blocker goes under the FIRST layer — not under this overprint.
DISCHARGE BASES — Dark cotton, softest hand feel
Brite Discharge Base Clear discharge Brightest custom discharge colors. Vivid discharge colors on dark cotton. ⚠️ 100% cotton only. Activator required. Up to 15% NO BLOCKER NEEDED — discharge chemistry removes garment dye.
HM Discharge Base Halftone discharge Discharge base optimized for halftones and simulated process. Halftone separations on dark cotton. 305 mesh. ⚠️ 100% cotton only. Activator required. Up to 15% NO BLOCKER NEEDED — discharge removes dye.
301DM Base Dual-purpose Water-based on lights (no activator) OR discharge on darks (with activator). Shops that print both light and dark. Cotton, blends (WB) / 100% cotton (discharge) Up to 15% WB mode on lights: No. Discharge mode on dark cotton: NO BLOCKER.
Alpha Trans White Alpha hybrid RFU Water-based on lights OR discharge on darks. Uses Pantone Color Book directly. Quick Pantone matching without CMS software. Cotton, blends (WB) / 100% cotton (discharge) Per Pantone formula WB mode on lights: No. Discharge mode: NO BLOCKER.
SPECIAL EFFECTS BASES — Metallic, pearl, glitter, crack, foil
Gold Shimmer 620 Metallic shimmer Gold metallic base. Tint with Neo Pigments for colored metallics. Metallic gold-tinted colors. Cotton, blends, nylon Up to 5% Lights: No. Dark cotton: Gray under white underbase. Dark poly: Black LG.
Silver Shimmer 620 Metallic shimmer Silver metallic base. Tint with Neo Pigments for colored metallics. Cool-tone metallic colors. Cotton, blends, nylon Up to 5% Lights: No. Dark cotton: Gray. Dark poly: Black LG.
Pearl Binder 301 Pearlescent Iridescent/pearlescent base. Pearlescent color tints. ⚠️ Higher pigment kills iridescence. Cotton, blends, nylon ⚠️ Max 2% Lights: No. Dark cotton: Gray. Dark poly: Black LG.
Glitter Base 301 Glitter binder Adhesive binder for glitter flakes. Tint to color the binder. Color-tinted glitter effect. Cotton, blends Minimal Lights: No. Dark cotton: Gray. Dark poly: Black LG.
Crack Base Clear Crackle effect Creates weathered crackle/distressed texture. Vintage crackle color effects. Cotton, blends Up to 15% Lights: No. Dark cotton: Gray under white underlay. Dark poly: Black LG.
Foil Adhesive TFG 301 Foil/flock adhesive Adhesive for foil, flock sheets, Reflectalite. Tint to match embellishment color. Color-matching adhesive to foil/flock. Cotton, blends Minimal N/A — foil/flock covers the surface. Blocker under white if foil on dark garments.
PERFORMANCE / KOMBAT BASES — Dye migration blocking, sports apparel
Kombat White Performance white Stretch white for sublimation-printed polyester. Dye migration blocking. Color overprint on sublimated polyester. Polyester, performance stretch Per application Sublimation poly: Kombat Blocker under Kombat White. Most aggressive blocker.

⚠️ NOT compatible with: Dyestone bases (use Dyestone X pigments only with Dyestone bases).

Blocker Escalation — Which Blocker, When?

The blocker prints FIRST, directly on the garment, UNDER the white underbase. It prevents garment dye from migrating up through the white and into your color layer during curing. Three levels of blocking strength:

Level 1 — Under Base Blocker Gray: Standard dye migration on dark cotton garments. The default starting point.

Level 2 — Under Base Blocker Black LG: Stronger blocking for polyester, poly-blends, and garments with aggressive dye migration that Gray cannot contain.

Level 3 — Kombat Blocker: Most aggressive. Specifically for sublimation-printed polyester where sublimation dyes re-activate at cure temperatures.

No blocker needed: Light garments (no dark dye to migrate) and discharge printing (discharge chemistry removes the garment dye instead of blocking it).

Always test — 48-hour rule: Print a test garment, cure it fully, then let it sit for 48 hours at room temperature. If garment dye bleeds through the white underbase after 48 hours, escalate to the next blocker level.

Recommended First Base — Where to Start

If you are new to the Neo Pigment system and need one base to get started, here are the most common entry points:

Printing on light garments (white, ash, light colors): Start with 301C Clear or EasyPrint Clear 301. Add 10% Neo Pigment. Print.

Printing on dark cotton (discharge): Start with Brite Discharge Base. Add 10% Neo Pigment + 3-8% Discharge Activator. 100% cotton only.

Printing both lights and darks: Start with 301DM Base. Water-based mode on lights (no activator). Discharge mode on darks (add activator). One base, two modes.

Step-by-Step Mixing Instructions

1. Choose your color. Look up the Pantone® code in the Matsui CMS Color Matching Software. CMS tells you which pigments to use and at what ratios.

2. Weigh your base. Use a gram scale. Pour the desired amount of Matsui base into a clean container.

3. Weigh and add pigment(s). Add the CMS-calculated pigment amounts. Standard ratio: 10% pigment to 90% base. Stir continuously as you add pigment.

4. Mix thoroughly. Use a clean mixing blade or drill mixer. Ensure even pigment dispersion throughout the base — no streaks, no clumps.

5. Test print. Print a test swatch on your target garment. Evaluate color accuracy, opacity, and hand feel. Adjust if needed.

6. Add additives as needed. Use Retarder MG (1-5%) for open time, Fixer WF-N (1-5%) for wash fastness, Softener MG (1-4%) for fabric penetration, or Quick Additive (6-9%) for all three in one.

7. Cure. 320°F (160°C) for 2.5-3 minutes. Use an air flow dryer for best efficiency. Always wash test before full production.

Technical Specifications

Technical Specifications

Specification Detail
Product Name Matsui Complete Neo Color Pigment Set (13 Colors)
Type 13 concentrated eco-friendly pigment concentrates. ⚠️ PIGMENTS ONLY — mixing base sold separately.
Pigment System Matsui 301 Neo Pigment system
Colors Included Yellow M3G, Gold Yellow MFR, Orange MGD, Red MGD, Red MFB, Rose MB, Pink MB, Violet MFB, Navy Blue MB, Blue MB, Blue MG, Green MB, Black MK
Available Sizes .25lb sample kit, 2lb quart, 9lb gallon
Compatible Bases ALL Matsui printing bases — acrylic 301, discharge, stretch, PU 350, special effects, Kombat. See chart above.
⚠️ NOT Compatible Dyestone bases (use Dyestone X pigments only)
Standard Mix Ratio 10% pigment to 90% base by weight. Up to 15% for some bases. See chart.
Color Matching Matsui CMS Color Matching Software — free Pantone® formula tool
Mesh Up to 305+ (varies by base). Discharge: 80-160.
Cure 320°F (160°C) for 2.5-3 minutes (varies by base and fixer)
Squeegee 60-80 durometer, square edge
Emulsions Water-resistant emulsions, films, and blockouts only
Substrates Cotton, cotton-polyester blends, cotton-rayon blends, nylon (with PU base), stretch fabrics (with stretch base), 100% cotton (with discharge base)
Certifications OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 certified. CPSIA and HR4040 compliant. Meets RSLs for major brands.
Formulation PVC-free, phthalate-free, heavy metal-free, azo-free, nonylphenol-free, formaldehyde-free

Benefits at a Glance

  • Complete set of all 13 Neo Pigments — every color you need for Pantone® matching in one purchase. Highly concentrated — a little goes a long way (10% pigment to 90% base).
  • Compatible with ALL Matsui printing bases — one pigment set works with acrylic, discharge, stretch, PU, special effects, and performance bases.
  • Free Matsui CMS Color Matching Software calculates exact formulas for any Pantone® code.
  • Available in three sizes: .25lb sample kit for testing, 2lb quart for production, 9lb gallon for high volume.
  • Prints through very high mesh counts (up to 305+).
  • Exceptionally soft hand feel.
  • OEKO-TEX® Standard 100, CPSIA, HR4040 compliant.
  • Meets RSLs for major brands.
  • PVC-free, phthalate-free, heavy metal-free, formaldehyde-free.

Technical Sheets / Safety Data Sheets / Documents

Matsui Neo Pigments Safety Data Sheet

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Does this kit include a mixing base?

⚠️ NO. This kit contains the 13 Neo Pigment concentrates only. Mixing base is sold separately. You must purchase a Matsui base to make printable ink. See the base chart above to choose the right base for your application.

Which base should I buy first?

For light garments: 301C Clear or EasyPrint Clear. For dark cotton: Brite Discharge Base + Discharge Activator. For both lights and darks with one base: 301DM Base.

What sizes are available?

.25lb sample kit (small test amounts of all 13 pigments), 2lb quart (full quart of each), and 9lb gallon (full gallon of each). Start with the sample kit to test, then move to quart or gallon for production.

How much pigment do I mix into the base?

Standard ratio: 10% pigment to 90% base by weight. Some bases allow up to 15%. Special effects bases have lower maximums — Pearl Binder 301 maxes at 2%, Shimmer bases max at 5%. Use a gram scale and the Matsui CMS for exact formulas.

How do I match a specific Pantone® color?

Use the free Matsui CMS Color Matching Software. Enter any Pantone® code and CMS calculates which of the 13 pigments to use and at what ratios by weight or volume. Use a gram scale for accuracy.

Can I use these pigments with discharge bases?

Yes — Neo Pigments are fully compatible with all Matsui discharge bases including Brite Discharge Base, HM Discharge Base, and 301DM Base. Discharge activator required for dark garment applications. 100% cotton only for discharge mode.

Do I need a blocker on dark garments?

If printing on dark garments with a water-based (non-discharge) base, yes — use Gray Blocker for dark cotton, Black LG Blocker for polyester/blends, or Kombat Blocker for sublimation-printed polyester. If using a discharge base on dark cotton, NO blocker is needed.

Can I use these with Dyestone bases?

⚠️ No. Dyestone bases require Dyestone X pigments only. Neo Pigments are compatible with all other Matsui bases.

Are these safe for children’s garments?

Yes. OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 certified, CPSIA and HR4040 compliant. Meets all RSLs for major brands.

What additives should I use?

Use Retarder MG (1-5%) for screen open time, Fixer WF-N (1-5%) for wash fastness, Softener MG (1-4%) for fabric penetration, or Quick Additive (6-9%) for all three in one. Additive recommendations vary by base — see individual base product pages for specifics.

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