Textile emulsion Fotecoat 1838

Fotecoat 1838 Solo is a ready-to-use, pre-sensitized emulsion ideal for textile screen printing with plastisol or water-based inks. Its magenta tint ensures excellent transparency for accurate touch-ups.

Optional diazo additive included

The optional diazo sachet improves water resistance and stencil durability for longer print runs. However, it also increases exposure time (~+15%) and makes reclaiming more difficult.

Recommended exposure time

Exposure time varies depending on the power and type of lamp, the mesh count and distance. As a general guideline: between 45 and 90 seconds using a 5 kW metal halide lamp at 1 m. Adjust exposure time if diazo is added.

Cleaning & reclaiming

Clean immediately after printing. If diazo was added, reclaiming will be more difficult and will require appropriate removers (e.g. FOTECHEM).

Compatibility & coverage

• Compatible with all mesh types (even white) with good definition
• Excellent edge sharpness thanks to strong mesh bridging
• Minimizes pinholes, even in fine or heavy ink applications

Storage

• Unopened product: 1 year (20 °C, stored in the dark)
• Coated stencil with diazo: 3–4 weeks shelf life at room temperature

Coating & dilution

• Recommended coating: 1/1 or 1/2 wet-on-wet (manual or automatic)
• Can be diluted with water without significant sensitivity loss
• Solid content: 38%