Clear Matte Silicone Top Coat For Textile Screen Printing

Clear Matte Silicone Top Coat for Textile Screen Printing

  Clear Matte Silicone Top Coat is specially developed for creating smooth, transparent and non-reflective surface finishes on textile silicone prints. It is normally applied as the final coating layer over high-density, colored, rounded or anti-slip silicone patterns.

  The product produces a clean matte appearance while retaining the flexibility, elasticity and dimensional details of the underlying silicone print. It is suitable for garments, pants, socks, gloves, webbing, elastic bands and other compatible textile products.

  Available models include:

  XG-866M / XG-866M-6+ / XG-866M-6Y / XG-136M-1 / XG-866M-6

  Different models are available for heat-curing and self-drying production systems.

Heat-Cure Matte Silicone System

  The heat-cure series is recommended for printing workshops equipped with platen dryers, flash-curing machines or ovens.

  Main Materials

  Mixing Instructions

  Weigh the matte silicone accurately.

  Add 2–3% XG-866B-2 catalyst.

  Mix thoroughly until the catalyst is completely dispersed.

  Avoid introducing excessive air during mixing.

  Use the prepared material within its recommended working time.

  The catalyst dosage may be adjusted within the recommended range according to the workshop temperature, printing speed and required drying rate. Excess catalyst may shorten the working time, while insufficient catalyst may result in incomplete curing.

Self-Drying Matte Silicone System

  The self-drying series is suitable for workshops without continuous heating equipment and for applications that require room-temperature curing.

  Main Materials

  Select the catalyst according to the required printing speed, workshop temperature and operating time. Mix the matte silicone and catalyst at approximately 10:1 by weight.

  For XG-866M-6, confirm the selected catalyst and curing method before production, as different application configurations may require different additive systems.

   Different models are available for heat-curing and self-drying production systems. For a detailed comparison of equipment requirements, catalyst systems, working time and curing methods, see Heat-Cure vs Self-Drying Matte Silicone for Textile Screen Printing.

Textile Screen Printing Process

  Clear Matte Silicone Top Coat is normally applied as the final surface layer.

  Step 1: Substrate Preparation

  Make sure the fabric and previously printed silicone layers are clean, dry and free from dust, oil or release agents.

  For nylon, polyester, waterproof fabric or other difficult substrates, a suitable primer or cross-linking layer may be required before printing the main silicone structure.

  Step 2: Base or High-Density Printing

  Print the required transparent, colored or high-density silicone layers according to the design.

  Each layer should be flash-dried before the next layer is printed. Additional printing passes may be used to build the required height, shape or three-dimensional effect.

  Step 3: Color Printing

  When a colored design is required, mix the compatible silicone ink with the selected pigment paste and catalyst.

  Print repeatedly until the desired color coverage and thickness are achieved. Make sure every layer is surface-dry before continuing.

  Step 4: Matte Top Coating

  Mix the selected matte silicone with its corresponding catalyst.

  Print the matte silicone evenly over the finished silicone pattern. The matte coating must normally be the last printed layer.

  For consistent coverage and a uniform non-reflective surface, print the matte top coat two times or more, depending on the design, screen mesh, coating thickness and required hand feel.

  Step 5: Final Curing

  After all layers have been completed, cure the printed product according to the selected silicone system.

  The reference printing process similarly recommends flash-drying each layer before applying the next layer and completing final curing after the surface coating has been printed. (Huizhou Yirun Silicone Co., Ltd.)

Clear Matte Silicone Top Coat for Textile Screen Printing Times

  The recommended printing frequency for the matte top coat is:

• Standard matte coating: two printing passes
• Higher surface coverage: two or more printing passes
• Special textures or deep patterns: adjust according to the sample
• Thin decorative coating: determine through production testing

  The actual number of passes depends on screen mesh, stencil thickness, silicone viscosity, squeegee pressure and the surface structure of the underlying print.

  For a detailed explanation of how mesh, stencil thickness, silicone viscosity, pattern depth and surface geometry affect coating frequency, see How Many Printing Passes Are Needed for Matte Silicone Top Coat?.

Drying and Baking Requirements

  Platen Dryer or Flash-Curing Machine

  After each printing pass, move the printed area back and forth under the platen dryer until the surface is dry enough for the next layer.

  Do not overheat the silicone between printing passes. Excessive intermediate heating may reduce interlayer adhesion.

  Oven Curing

  After printing is complete, place the finished product in an oven for final curing.

  The exact curing temperature and time depend on:

• Product model
• Catalyst system
• Fabric type
• Printing thickness
• Number of layers
• Oven efficiency
• Production speed

  Please contact our technical team or refer to the corresponding process video and technical data sheet for the recommended temperature and curing time.

Available Printing Effects

  Clear Matte Silicone Top Coat can be used to create:

• Transparent matte surfaces
• Full matte surfaces
• Skin-feel matte finishes
• Soft-touch surface effects
• Smooth anti-glare coatings
• Matte high-density logos
• Matte three-dimensional patterns
• Matte anti-slip textures
• Matte coatings over colored silicone
• Decorative flat or raised surface effects

Main Function

  The main function of Clear Matte Silicone Top Coat is to provide a uniform matte surface over silicone-printed designs.

  It reduces surface reflection, improves the visual consistency of the pattern and creates a smoother, softer surface,If an existing silicone print looks more reflective than required, see Why Does Silicone Printing Look Too Glossy? How to Create a Matte Finish for common causes and matte finishing solutions.

Applications

  Clear Matte Silicone Top Coat is suitable for:

• T-shirts and garments
• Sportswear and activewear
• Pants and leggings
• Underwear and yoga wear
• Socks and gloves
• Webbing and elastic bands
• Textile labels
• Fabric accessories
• Rope and shoelace applications
• Compatible shoe-upper materials
• Waterproof and coated fabrics after suitable pretreatment

  For general garment logos, lettering, decorative patterns and raised silicone graphics, see Clear Matte Silicone Printing for Garment Logos, Patterns and Textile Graphics.

  For leggings, pants, underwear, yoga wear and other highly elastic fabrics, see Matte Silicone Printing for Pants, Leggings, Underwear and Stretch Garments for stretch, recovery and application-specific considerations.

  For sports T-shirts, jerseys, running wear, gym apparel and other performance garments, see Clear Matte Silicone Printing for Sportswear and Activewear.

 For socks, gloves, elastic bands, webbing, textile labels, rope, shoelaces and other textile accessories, see Matte Silicone Printing for Socks, Gloves, Webbing and Textile Accessories.

Design Options

  The matte silicone coating can be applied to different decorative and functional designs, including:

• Brand logos
• Lettering and trademarks
• Decorative patterns
• Geometric graphics
• Multicolor designs
• Raised three-dimensional graphics
• Anti-slip dots
• Anti-slip lines
• Grip patterns
• Functional textile textures

Important Processing Notes

• Use the correct catalyst for the selected matte silicone model.
• Measure all components by weight.
• Mix thoroughly before printing.
• Test adhesion before mass production.
• Flash-dry every layer before printing the next layer.
• Apply the matte silicone as the final coating layer.
• Avoid contamination from incompatible chemicals.
• Confirm curing conditions according to the fabric and printing thickness.
• Conduct washing, stretching and abrasion tests before bulk production.
• Refer to the latest technical data sheet when controlling viscosity, hardness, working time and curing parameters.

  Clear Matte Silicone Top Coat provides a practical solution for creating soft, durable and non-reflective surfaces on textile silicone prints. With both heat-cure and self-drying systems available, manufacturers can select the appropriate product according to their equipment, production speed and required matte effect.

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