® Rittagraf
A Super-Coverage White Water Based Ink for Plastisol Nostalgics
At Rittagraf, we’ve always been committed to offering textile inks that combine smoothness, creaminess, and excellent coverage, formulated for both professionals and educational workshops. In other words, a water-based opaque ink that is still easy to print. Following this philosophy, our standard White Covering Lacquer has always delivered good opacity and a silky touch.
Now, we take it a step further by introducing a much more opaque, denser, and more heavily pigmented professional-grade ink.
*Important: This ink is NOT what is commonly referred to as “water-based plastisol.” This is a true lacquer ink—heavier in pigment and density, with all the characteristics that come with it.
An Ink for Those Who Want Intense Results
Formulated with a high concentration of white pigment, this ink delivers far greater opacity than Rittagraf’s standard opaque white.
Its performance is reminiscent of traditional plastisol inks, but with the advantages of a water-based, solvent-free, phthalate-free, low-toxicity, and odorless formula.
However, because it dries by oxidation and has a high density, it requires skill and precision during printing. This is not an ink for slow processes or inexperienced printers.
Who Is It For?
This ink is designed for textile screen printing professionals who require:
- Maximum definition on dark backgrounds
- High-contrast designs
- Strong durability without sacrificing finish quality
It is not recommended for beginners. Its high viscosity demands practice, quick working speeds, and the use of a retarder for longer print runs. In the hands of experienced printers, it delivers clean, even prints, often in just one pass.
Enlargements with a thread counter and digital magnifying glass of Rittagraf Ultra Opaque White Textil for screen printing printed on 190-gsm black cotton fabric. Two-pass printing without pre-drying. 43-thread count screen.
Key Applications
- Printing on black or dark-colored garments
- Printing on open-weave or highly absorbent fabrics
- Artwork where white is the main feature
- Designs with extreme contrast, large solid areas, or heavy ink coverage
Availability of Ultra Opaque White Ink for Textile Screen Printing
Currently available in 1 kg and 0.5 kg formats.
250 g size coming soon for testing and small runs.
Rittagraf Super Opaque Textil Ink is thicker and more opaque than Rittagraf's regular Opaque White fabric Ink. In all photographs, the logo on the left was printed with Rittagraf White Opaque Ink, while the logo on the right was printed with Rittagraf Ultra Opaque White Ink.
LACA OTRAS MARCAS
Impresión con lacas blancas de otras marcas y fabricantes.
LACA BLANCO CUBRIENTE RITTAGRAF
Impresión con laca Rittagraf Blanco Cubriente.
LACA BLANCO SÚPER CUBRIENTE RITTAGRAF
Impresión con laca Rittagraf Blanco Súper Cubriente.
*All are printed under the same conditions: 43-thread count screen, 2 passes without pre-drying, 65ºshore soft squeegee, black cotton fabric.
Technical Printing Tips
- Use 110 tpi (43 threads/cm) mesh or lower for maximum coverage. Finer meshes can clog easily due to the ink’s high density.
- Add a retarder for extended printing sessions. A small amount of distilled water can also improve flow, but both may reduce opacity.
- Recommended heat cure: 160–180 °C for under 1 minute.
- Clean with water.
Looking for a More Opaque White for Textile Printing?
If you’re an experienced printer looking for a truly opaque water-based white that can cover any dark fabric in the fewest passes possible, this ink is made for you.
You can find it in our physical store or online shop, along with the rest of our water-based textile screen printing inks. Direct links to the 0.5 kg and 1 kg containers are available alongside this article.
