Matsui EasyPrint MAT 301 | Semi-Opaque High-Mesh Water-Based Mixing Base for Custom Colors on Colored Performance & Stretch Fabric Screen Printing

Benefits at a Glance

• Highest mesh capability (225/inch) of any stretch-rated Matsui clear base — fine detail WITH elasticity
• Excellent elasticity for Dri-Fit, athletic wear, compression garments, and high-stretch performance fabrics
• Premium custom color creation with up to 15% Matsui Neo Pigments and free Color Mixer Software
• Fluorescent neon effects with Matsui Glow Pigments — ultra-bright neon in daylight, intensely reactive under UV/blacklight, with fine detail and stretch
• Resolves thin lines, small text, halftone gradients, and intricate logos at 200+ mesh on stretch fabrics
• Tone-on-tone effects on colored performance garments for premium athletic branding
• Production-optimized with Matsui additives — Retarder MG is especially important at high mesh
• Quick Additive provides all-in-one production enhancement in a single measurement
• Buttery soft hand feel — thin deposit at 225 mesh delivers excellent softness on performance fabrics
• Also works on cotton for fine-detail applications
• Compatible with polyester when used with a sublimation blocker
• Zero viscosity modifications — prints straight from the container
• PVC-free, OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 certified, CPSIA and HR4040 compliant
• The only Matsui clear that combines high-mesh detail + stretch-rated elasticity

Matsui WS0528 EasyPrint Mat 301

What pigments do I mix with EasyPrint Mat to create custom colors?

Mix EasyPrint Mat with Matsui Neo Pigments — concentrated color pigments covering the full Pantone spectrum. Add 5-10% pigment to base by weight, up to 15% maximum. For fluorescent neon effects, use Matsui Glow Pigments. The semi-opaque carrier gives both standard and fluorescent colors more visual presence on colored performance garments than transparent EasyPrint Clear.

What is the difference between EasyPrint Mat and EasyPrint Clear?

Same mesh range (225), same stretch rating, same Neo Pigment and additive compatibility, completely different opacity. EasyPrint Clear is transparent — best for light performance garments. EasyPrint Mat is semi-opaque — best for colored/dark performance garments where you need the color to show up. Stock both to handle every performance garment color at high mesh.

What is the difference between EasyPrint Mat and Stretch Mat?

Both are semi-opaque stretch-rated bases for colored performance garments. EasyPrint Mat (225 mesh) is the detail specialist — thin lines, small text, halftones. Stretch Mat (150-180 mesh) is the coverage specialist — bolder colors, more garment-color blocking, wet-on-wet capable. Both mix with the same Neo Pigments and additives.

What is the difference between EasyPrint Mat and 301M Matte?

Same concept (semi-opaque base for colored garments) on different substrates. EasyPrint Mat is for colored performance/stretch fabrics at 225 mesh with excellent elasticity. 301M Matte is for colored cotton at 305 mesh with a matte finish (no stretch). Multi-substrate shops stock both.

Can I create fluorescent neon and blacklight-reactive prints with EasyPrint Mat?

Yes. Mix Matsui Glow Pigments into EasyPrint Mat for vivid fluorescent neon with fine detail, semi-opacity, and stretch. 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. The semi-opaque carrier gives fluorescent colors more impact on dark performance garments than transparent EasyPrint Clear.

What additives should I use with EasyPrint Mat?

For most jobs, use Quick Additive at 6-9%. For individual control, use Retarder MG (1-5% — especially important at 200+ mesh), Fixer WF-N (1-5% — recommended for athletic garments), and Softener MG (1-4%). Browse all Matsui additives here.

Can I use EasyPrint Mat on dark polyester?

Yes, but use a sublimation blocker first to prevent dye migration. Print the blocker, flash, then apply your EasyPrint Mat + Neo Pigment color on top.

What mesh count should I use with EasyPrint Mat?

Use mesh up to 225/inch (89/cm). For maximum detail resolution (halftones, thin lines), use 200-225 mesh. For standard fine-detail work, use 180-200 mesh. For general production with good detail and coverage balance, use 156-180 mesh.

Do all Matsui bases work with Neo Pigments?

Yes — every acrylic Matsui base is designed to mix with Matsui Neo Pigments and Glow Pigments. 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 EasyPrint Mat safe for children’s clothing?

Yes. EasyPrint Mat is OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 certified (suitable for baby products), CPSIA compliant, and HR4040 compliant. PVC-free, phthalate-free, no co-solvents.

Why would I choose a semi-opaque base instead of a clear base on performance fabrics?

Use a clear base (EasyPrint Clear, Stretch Clear) on light performance garments where the fabric does not compete with the ink. Use a semi-opaque base (EasyPrint Mat, Stretch Mat) on colored or dark performance garments where you need the ink to partially cover the fabric color so your mixed colors remain visible and accurate.