92% poly/8% spandex ink

[Shanarchy]

I am printing some shirts for a team:
white 92% poly/8% spandex
ink will be red
I am assuming that being that they are white any general purpose red ink will do and low bleed is not necessary
the shirts are going to fit like normal tee shirts, not tight so I am thinking I am fine without a stretch additive
being that these are team jerseys (logo on front name and number on back), I was going to print it through a 110 mesh

If someone/anyone can confirm this it would be much appreciated. They are customer provided garments (grrr!)

Thanks!

[squeegee]

Correct, no low bleed or stretch is needed as far as I'm concerned.  I don't think you need 110 either, treat them like you would normal white cotton t-shirts.

[Frog]

I think that since these are spandex garments, I wouldn't hesitate to add the very small expense of stretch additive for the added peace of mind of performance of the ink matching the stretch of the garment so that if anyone were to stretch the garment to its ability, the ink will stretch as well. What if they merely get pulled during activity, whether they fit loosely or not?

[Shanarchy]

I think that since these are spandex garments, I wouldn't hesitate to add the very small expense of stretch additive for the added peace of mind of performance of the ink matching the stretch of the garment so that if anyone were to stretch the garment to its ability, the ink will stretch as well. What if they merely get pulled during activity, whether they fit loosely or not?

I guess that is a good point. I have some in the shop, I've just never used it before. Does it alter curing temp?

[Frog]

I think that since these are spandex garments, I wouldn't hesitate to add the very small expense of stretch additive for the added peace of mind of performance of the ink matching the stretch of the garment so that if anyone were to stretch the garment to its ability, the ink will stretch as well. What if they merely get pulled during activity, whether they fit loosely or not?

I guess that is a good point. I have some in the shop, I've just never used it before. Does it alter curing temp?

Not that I noticed.

[tonypep]

I make a few different inks for performace wear. Mainly whites but an HD clear or stretch additive is advisable.... as Frog says POM

[ErinAllenLamb]

Hey There! Wilflex Stretch Additive does not effect cure temperature.It can be added as much as 30% by weight, but does not have be added at that level. 

I agree that I would add just in case it does require stretch.

Happy Tuesday!

Erin

[Shanarchy]

Thanks guys!