Matsui Extender Base | Economy High-Mesh Water-Based Clear Mixing Base for Budget Color Printing & Tunnel-on-Tunnel Effects on Cotton

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Matsui Extender Base

Matsui Extender Base (WB0010) is the economy high-mesh water-based clear mixing base in the Matsui system — delivering the same 305 mesh capability as premium 301C Clear at a lower price point. Prints through mesh up to 305/inch (120/cm) for soft, translucent prints on light-colored cotton and light fabrics. Mix with up to 10% Matsui Neo Pigments and Glow Pigments for budget-friendly custom colors and fluorescent neon effects. Creates distinctive tunnel-on-tunnel effects when printed alone — a unique clear-on-clear layering technique with superb softness. Enhance production with Matsui additives for extended open time, improved wash fastness, and better fabric penetration. Suitable for light, medium, and dark fabrics including cotton. Compatible with blends and polyester when used with an underbase blocker. Requires zero viscosity modifications. Cures at 320°F (160°C). PVC-free. Environmentally safe.

Price range: $59.99 through $1,099.99

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Description

Matsui Extender Base – 305 Mesh Performance at an Economy Price

Not every job requires the premium formulation of 301C Clear. Some jobs need a high-mesh clear base that gets the job done – soft, translucent, compatible with Neo Pigments – at the lowest possible cost per print.

That is Extender Base.

It is the budget-tier clear in the Matsui cotton system. Same 305 mesh capability as 301C Clear – so you still get the thinnest ink deposit and softest hand feel that high mesh delivers. Same translucent appearance. Same compatibility with Matsui additives. But at a lower price point that makes sense for high-volume production, basic color work, ink extending, and specialty effects like tunnel-on-tunnel.

The key difference from 301C Clear: Extender Base accepts up to 10% Neo Pigments (vs. 15% for 301C Clear). For standard color work – where most Pantone formulas call for 5–10% pigment anyway – this is not a limitation. The vast majority of Color Mixer Software formulas fall within the 10% range. Where it becomes a limitation is on the most saturated, most pigment-heavy formulas that require 11–15% pigment loading. For those jobs, use 301C Clear.

Think of it this way: 301C Clear is the color specialist – engineered for precise Pantone matching at maximum pigment loading. Extender Base is the budget workhorse – engineered for cost-effective production at standard pigment loading. If your shop prints a high volume of basic to moderate color work on cotton, Extender Base saves money on every gallon without sacrificing mesh range, softness, or print quality.

The Complete Matsui Water-Based Base & Clear Comparison – All 12 Bases, Side by Side

Base / Clear Product Code Type Max Mesh Opacity Primary Substrates Stretch/Elasticity Finish Blocker Required on Poly? Binder Best For
HIGH-MESH COTTON BASES (305 MESH) — Acrylic Binder — Mix with Neo Pigments up to 15%
301C Clear WS0462 Clear — transparent 305/inch (120/cm) Transparent Light-colored cotton, 100% cotton Standard (not stretch-rated) Translucent / clear YES — underbase blocker required on 50/50 blends and polyester Acrylic Custom Neo Pigment colors on LIGHT cotton. Tone-on-tone. Pantone matching. Fluorescent neon / blacklight-reactive.
Mat 301M WS0463 Semi-opaque — milky/matte white 305/inch (120/cm) Semi-opaque Colored cotton, medium/dark cotton Standard (not stretch-rated) Matte YES — underbase blocker required on blends and polyester Acrylic Matte-finish Neo Pigment colors on COLORED cotton. Fashion/streetwear. Standalone matte white.
HIGH-MESH PERFORMANCE BASES (225 MESH) — Acrylic Binder — Mix with Neo Pigments up to 15%
EasyPrint Clear 301 WS0527 Clear — translucent 225/inch (89/cm) Transparent / medium Performance fabrics, Dri-Fit, high-stretch, cotton Excellent Soft sheen YES — sublimation blocker required on polyester Acrylic Fine-detail Neo Pigment colors on performance fabrics at high mesh. The only stretch-rated clear at 225 mesh.
EasyPrint Mat 301 WS0528 Semi-opaque — milky 225/inch (89/cm) Semi-opaque Performance fabrics, Dri-Fit, high-stretch Excellent Milky / semi-opaque YES — sublimation blocker required on dark polyester Acrylic Semi-opaque Neo Pigment colors on COLORED performance fabrics at high mesh.
STANDARD PERFORMANCE BASES (150–180 MESH) — Acrylic Binder — Mix with Neo Pigments up to 15%
Stretch Clear 301 WS0501 Clear — translucent 150–180/inch Transparent Performance fabrics, Dri-Fit, Lycra, high-stretch Excellent Silicone-like YES — Under Base Blocker required on dark polyester Acrylic The workhorse clear for Neo Pigment colors on stretch garments. Silicone-like finish. Bold graphics. The 80% base.
Stretch Mat 301 WS0511 Semi-opaque — milky 150–180/inch (up to 225) Semi-opaque Performance fabrics, Dri-Fit, high-stretch Excellent Milky / semi-opaque YES — sublimation blocker required on dark polyester Acrylic Semi-opaque Neo Pigment colors on COLORED performance fabrics. Wet-on-wet capable.
Soft Stretch Clear 301 WS0535 Clear — translucent 150–180/inch Transparent Performance fabrics, Dri-Fit, Lycra, high-stretch Excellent Silicone-like, barely there YES — Under Base Blocker required on dark polyester Acrylic Softest Neo Pigment colors on performance fabrics. Premium activewear.
PREMIUM FINISH PERFORMANCE BASE (160 MESH) — Acrylic Binder — Mix with Neo Pigments up to 15%
Acrylicon Clear WS0530 Clear — translucent 160/inch (63/cm) Transparent Performance fabrics, high-stretch synthetics Excellent Matte, silicone-like, zero tack YES — Under Base Blocker required on dark polyester Acrylic Matte-finish Neo Pigment colors with zero tack on performance fabrics. Pairs with Acrylicon White.
ECONOMICAL MULTI-SUBSTRATE BASES — Acrylic Binder
Simple Clear WS0561 Clear — translucent 160/inch (63/cm) Transparent Cotton, polyester, blends, Dri-Fit, performance Excellent Standard YES — Under Base Blocker required on dark polyester Acrylic Budget multi-substrate clear. Mix with up to 15% Neo Pigments. Broadest substrate range.
Extender Base WB0010 Clear — economy base 305/inch (120/cm) Transparent Light-colored cotton, light/medium/dark fabrics Standard (not stretch-rated) Translucent YES — blocker required on blends and polyester Acrylic ECONOMY high-mesh cotton clear. Up to 10% Neo Pigments. Tunnel-on-tunnel effects. Budget color work. Ink extending. Lowest cost per gallon at 305 mesh.
⚠️ POLYURETHANE (RUBBER BINDER) BASES — Different Chemistry, Uses Fixer V (NOT Fixer WF-N)
Soft-Tex Clear 350 WS0540 Clear — silicone surface 110–160/inch Transparent Extreme-stretch performance fabrics Maximum — rubber binder Rubber / silicone-like YES — Under Base Blocker 350 on dark polyester Polyurethane Extreme-stretch clear with Neo Pigments. Rubber-like elasticity.
Soft-Tex Base 350 WS0540 Clear undercoat / mixing base 110–160/inch Transparent Extreme-stretch performance fabrics Maximum — rubber binder Rubber / silicone-like YES — Under Base Blocker 350 on dark polyester Polyurethane 350 Series undercoat for enhanced texture before Soft-Tex White 350.

All acrylic bases above are compatible with the full Matsui Neo Pigment and Glow Pigment series and the complete Matsui additive lineup. Polyurethane 350 Series bases use Fixer V instead of Fixer WF-N.

Extender Base vs. 301C Clear – Economy vs. Premium at 305 Mesh

This is the decision for every cotton-focused shop: when does the job require the premium base?

Spec Extender Base (WB0010) 301C Clear (WS0462)
Max Mesh 305/inch (120/cm) 305/inch (120/cm)
Max Pigment Loading Up to 10% Neo Pigments Up to 15% Neo Pigments — higher saturation range
Color Range Standard colors (5–10% formulas) — the vast majority of Pantone formulas Full range including highly saturated colors requiring 11–15% pigment
Specialty Use Tunnel-on-tunnel effects, ink extending Tone-on-tone clear overprint effects
Cost Economy — lowest cost per gallon at 305 mesh Premium — higher cost, premium formulation
Choose This When… Budget matters, standard pigment loading is sufficient, or you need tunnel-on-tunnel effects Precise Pantone matching at maximum saturation, or pigment-heavy formulas above 10%

The bottom line: Same mesh, same substrate, same additive compatibility. The difference is pigment loading capacity (10% vs. 15%) and price. For the vast majority of cotton color work where formulas call for 5–10% pigment, Extender Base delivers the same results as 301C Clear at a lower cost. For the most saturated colors requiring 11–15% pigment, upgrade to 301C Clear.

Extender Base vs. Simple Clear – Cotton Economy vs. Multi-Substrate Economy

Spec Extender Base (WB0010) Simple Clear (WS0561)
Max Mesh 305/inch (120/cm) — highest 160/inch (63/cm)
Elasticity Standard — not stretch-rated Excellent — stretch-rated for performance fabrics
Substrates Cotton, light fabrics (best on cotton) Cotton, polyester, blends, Dri-Fit, performance — broadest range
Max Pigment Up to 10% Up to 15%
Choose This When… Cotton is the substrate and you want the softest deposit at 305 mesh at the lowest cost You print on everything (cotton + performance) and need one economy base for all substrates

The bottom line: Two different economy strategies. Extender Base is the cotton economy specialist – highest mesh (305) for the softest deposit on cotton at the lowest cost. Simple Clear is the multi-substrate economy generalist – works on cotton AND performance fabrics with stretch, but at 160 mesh (heavier deposit, less soft).

Why Screen Printers Choose Extender Base

“I print high volumes of basic cotton color work and need to keep ink costs down.”
This is the core Extender Base use case. At the lowest cost per gallon of any 305 mesh clear in the Matsui lineup, Extender Base delivers the same mesh range, the same soft hand feel, and the same color quality as 301C Clear for formulas that fall within the 10% pigment range – which is the vast majority of standard cotton color work.

“I want to create tunnel-on-tunnel effects on light-colored garments.”
Print Extender Base alone – without pigments – for a distinctive tunnel-on-tunnel layering effect. The translucent clear creates subtle textural and visual dimension on the garment with superb softness. This specialty technique is popular for fashion-forward decoration, subtle branding, and premium texture effects.

“I need to extend my ink volume without adding water.”
Extender Base is designed for exactly this. Use it to extend the volume of pigmented Matsui inks while maintaining the acrylic binder’s integrity, adhesion, and softness properties. Water thins the binder and can compromise wash fastness – Extender Base thins the color concentration while keeping the binder system intact.

“I want fluorescent neon prints on cotton at the lowest possible cost.”
Mix Matsui Glow Pigments into Extender Base for budget-friendly fluorescent neon colors on cotton. These pigments are naturally UV/blacklight reactive – they glow intensely under blacklight illumination while remaining ultra-bright neon in normal daylight. Ideal for event merchandise, fun run shirts, youth events, and any budget-conscious application designed for UV-lit environments.

“My water-based ink keeps drying in the screen during production.”
Add Retarder MG at 1–5% to extend open time. Or use Quick Additive at 6–9% for open time, wash fastness, and softness in one shot. Browse all Matsui additives here.

“When should I upgrade to 301C Clear?”
Upgrade when the Pantone formula requires more than 10% pigment loading – the most saturated, pigment-heavy colors that Extender Base cannot accommodate. Also upgrade when the client specifies premium formulation quality for fashion-grade work. For standard production cotton color work at 5–10% pigment, Extender Base delivers equivalent results at lower cost.

Key Features

  • Economy 305 Mesh Clear: Same 305 mesh capability as premium 301C Clear at a lower cost per gallon – the budget workhorse for cotton color work.
  • Budget Custom Color Creation with Neo Pigments: Mix with up to 10% Matsui Neo Pigments for custom colors. Most standard Pantone formulas fall within the 10% pigment range. Use Matsui’s cloud-based Color Mixer Software for exact formulas.
  • Fluorescent Neon & Blacklight-Reactive Capability with Glow Pigments: Mix with Matsui Glow Pigments for vivid fluorescent neon colors that are naturally UV/blacklight reactive – at the lowest cost per print.
  • Tunnel-on-Tunnel Effects: Print alone for a unique clear-on-clear layering technique with superb softness – a specialty effect unique to Extender Base.
  • Ink Extending: Use to extend pigmented Matsui ink volume while maintaining binder integrity and adhesion – better than adding water.
  • Soft Hand Feel at High Mesh: At 305 mesh, deposits the thinnest ink film for soft, lightweight prints on cotton.
  • Production-Optimized with Matsui Additives: Compatible with the full Matsui additive lineup – Retarder MG for open time, Fixer WF-N for wash fastness, Softener MG for fabric penetration, or Quick Additive for all three in one shot.
  • Suitable for Light, Medium, and Dark Fabrics: Works on cotton across all garment colors.
  • Compatible with Blends and Polyester (with Blocker): Usable on blends and polyester with an underbase blocker.
  • Zero Viscosity Modifications Required: Prints straight from the container.
  • PVC-Free and Eco-Friendly: Environmentally safe. Free of PVC.

Recommended Additives for Extender Base Production

Additive Dosage Production Problem It Solves
Retarder MG 1–5% Ink drying in the screen during production pauses and long runs — extends open time for smoother, uninterrupted printing
Fixer WF-N 1–5% Prints fading or cracking after washing — crosslinks the acrylic binder for dramatically improved laundry durability. Lowers cure temp to 300°F (150°C).
Softener MG 1–4% Ink sitting on top of fibers instead of bonding in — enhances penetration for better adhesion and even softer hand feel
Thickener B 0.25–1% Ink too thin for halftone or specialty work — increases viscosity for better dot control
RV Additive 1–3% Ink too thick for smooth printing — reduces viscosity for better flow and fabric penetration
Quick Additive 6–9% All-in-one solution — pre-balanced blend of Retarder MG + Fixer WF-N + Softener MG. One additive, one measurement, three production benefits. Recommended for most jobs.

Browse the complete Matsui additive collection here.

Technical Specifications

Specification Detail
Product Name Matsui Extender Base
Product Code WB0010
Type Economy high-mesh clear mixing base for cotton
Binder Chemistry Acrylic
Appearance Translucent / clear
Opacity Transparent
Finish Translucent
Recommended Mesh Count Up to 305/inch (120/cm)
Cure Temperature 320°F (160°C). Lowers to 300°F (150°C) with Fixer WF-N.
Hand Feel Soft — high mesh produces thin deposit for comfortable prints
Elasticity Standard — not stretch-rated. For performance fabrics, use Stretch Clear or EasyPrint Clear.
Primary Substrates Light-colored cotton, light/medium/dark fabrics
Blends / Polyester Compatible with underbase blocker to prevent dye sublimation migration
Pigment Mixing Up to 10% Matsui Neo Pigments and Glow Pigments (5-10% by weight)
Color Matching Matsui Color Mixer Software (cloud-based, free) for Pantone formulas
Additives Compatible with full Matsui additive lineup
Viscosity Modifications None required — prints from the container
Formulation PVC-free, environmentally safe
Storage 65°F to 95°F (18°C to 35°C). Avoid direct sunlight.
Cleanup Water and mild soap or detergent
Available Sizes Quart, Gallon

Benefits at a Glance

  • Economy 305 mesh clear — same mesh range as premium 301C Clear at a lower cost per gallon
  • Budget custom colors with up to 10% Matsui Neo Pigments — most standard Pantone formulas fall within 10% pigment range
  • Fluorescent neon effects with Matsui Glow Pigments — ultra-bright neon in daylight, intensely reactive under UV/blacklight, at the lowest cost
  • Tunnel-on-tunnel effects — a unique clear layering technique with superb softness
  • Ink extending function — extend pigmented Matsui ink volume while maintaining binder integrity
  • Soft hand feel at 305 mesh — thinnest deposit for lightweight prints on cotton
  • Production-optimized with Matsui additives for open time, wash fastness, and fabric penetration
  • Quick Additive provides all-in-one production enhancement in a single measurement
  • Suitable for light, medium, and dark fabrics on cotton
  • Compatible with blends and polyester when used with an underbase blocker
  • Zero viscosity modifications — prints straight from the container
  • PVC-free and environmentally safe
  • Lowest cost per gallon at 305 mesh in the Matsui lineup

Technical Sheets / Safety Data Sheets / Documents

Matsui Extender Base Technical Data Sheet

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What pigments do I mix with Extender Base to create custom colors?

Mix Extender Base with up to 10% Matsui Neo Pigments — concentrated color pigments covering the full Pantone spectrum. Standard mixing ratio is 5–10% pigment to base by weight. For fluorescent neon effects, use Matsui Glow Pigments. Note: Extender Base maxes at 10% pigment — for formulas requiring 11–15%, use 301C Clear.

What is the difference between Extender Base and 301C Clear?

Same mesh range (305), same substrate (cotton), same additive compatibility. Two differences: pigment loading (Extender Base maxes at 10%, 301C Clear goes to 15%) and price (Extender Base is the economy option). For standard color work at 5–10% pigment, Extender Base delivers equivalent results at lower cost. For the most saturated formulas above 10%, upgrade to 301C Clear.

What is the tunnel-on-tunnel effect?

Print Extender Base alone — without pigments — on the garment. The translucent clear creates a subtle textural and visual layering effect with superb softness. The print area has a different texture and sheen than the unprinted garment, creating dimension without color. This technique is popular for fashion-forward decoration and subtle branding on light-colored garments.

Can I create fluorescent neon and blacklight-reactive prints with Extender Base?

Yes. Mix Matsui Glow Pigments into Extender Base for budget-friendly fluorescent neon colors. Important: Glow Pigments are fluorescent pigments — ultra-bright neon in normal daylight, NOT phosphorescent glow-in-the-dark. They do not glow on their own in the dark. However, they are naturally UV/blacklight reactive — under blacklight, they absorb UV energy and re-emit intensely bright visible light. Fluorescent yellow, pink, orange, and green produce the strongest reaction.

Can I use Extender Base to thin down pigmented inks?

Yes — Extender Base is designed for ink extending. Use it to increase the volume of pigmented Matsui inks while maintaining binder integrity, adhesion, and softness. This is better than adding water, which thins the binder and can compromise wash fastness and adhesion.

What additives should I use with Extender Base?

For most jobs, use Quick Additive at 6–9%. For individual control, use Retarder MG (1–5%), Fixer WF-N (1–5%), and Softener MG (1–4%). Browse all Matsui additives here.

Can I use Extender Base on performance fabrics?

Extender Base is not stretch-rated — it is designed for cotton. For performance and stretch fabrics, use Stretch Clear (150–180 mesh) or EasyPrint Clear (225 mesh). For a budget multi-substrate option that includes stretch, use Simple Clear at 160 mesh.

Can I use Extender Base on polyester?

Yes, but print an underbase blocker first to prevent dye sublimation migration. Print the blocker, flash, then apply your Extender Base + Neo Pigment color on top.

What mesh count should I use with Extender Base?

Use mesh up to 305/inch (120/cm). For the softest hand feel and thinnest deposit, use 280–305 mesh. For standard cotton work with good color saturation, use 230–280 mesh.

What is the difference between Extender Base and Simple Clear?

Different economy strategies. Extender Base is the cotton economy specialist — 305 mesh for the softest deposit on cotton, not stretch-rated, up to 10% pigment. Simple Clear is the multi-substrate economy generalist — 160 mesh with excellent stretch, works on cotton AND performance fabrics, up to 15% pigment. Choose Extender Base for cotton-only at high mesh. Choose Simple Clear for multi-substrate versatility.

Do all Matsui bases work with Neo Pigments?

Yes — every acrylic Matsui base is designed to mix with Matsui Neo Pigments and Glow Pigments. Extender Base accepts up to 10%. Most other bases accept up to 15%. The base determines substrate, mesh range, and finish. The pigments determine the color. The additives optimize the process.

Which Matsui bases require a blocker on polyester?

All of them. Every Matsui clear and mixing base requires a blocker on polyester to prevent dye sublimation migration. The acrylic bases use Under Base Blocker or Kombat Blocker. The polyurethane 350 Series uses Under Base Blocker 350. Always test before production.

Is Extender Base safe for children’s clothing?

Yes. Extender Base is PVC-free and environmentally safe.

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