Are pigment inks waterproof
One of the significant benefits of pigment-based ink is that it is waterproof. This means that you can use it to print on fabrics for outdoor clothing, use it for watercoloring cards, stamping on shrink plastic, and more. Another benefit to using pigment inks is that they are more water-resistant than dye inks.
What is the advantage of pigment ink
Advantages of Pigment Inks:
Longer lasting print and a better color stability. Resistant to fade when subjected to UV light (sunlight). The ink is more smudge and water resistant. Pigment black inks offer better print quality for printing images.
Does dye ink fade
However, due to the thinner and less durable nature of dye-based inks, they will fade rather quickly when exposed to too much sunlight. There is also that issue of smudging as the water-based components take longer to dry on the paper.
Does pigment ink clog easily
It is a common misconception that pigment inks are more prone to clogging. A pigment particle is 200-300 times smaller than a printhead opening and it is very unlikely that hundreds of particles group together to clog a printhead (more details).
How long does pigment ink last outside
A pigmented ink can survive several months when exposed to outdoor conditions including sunlight. A dye-based ink in the same conditions may only last a few days before the code begins to fade. Similarly, a dye-based ink will begin to fade after about 1 hour when exposed to temperatures over 300 C.
Does pigment ink wash off
By nature, pigment ink is permanent, but does take a lot longer to dry, and won't dry on some surfaces. Dye ink tends bleed if it gets wet and will fade over time, but pretty much once you stamp the image, it is dry.
How long does pigment ink last
Pigment ink has a superior UV resistance and therefore is selected when many years of indoor use or up to two years of outdoor life is required with little fading.
What are the cons of pigment ink
The disadvantages: Pigmented ink in black tend to have a charcoal appearance and so far color inks are very expensive to produce, costing 2 to 4 times the cost of dye based inks.
How long do pigment inks last
The science behind pigments allows prints to resist fade for the longest possible time. When you pair pigment inks with high quality inkjet paper and display prints away from bright light, your chances of seeing significant fade before the 50 year mark are low.
Is pigment ink permanent on fabric
For all accounts pigment inks appear to be 100% permanent when printing on fabric with no post treatment.
How long do pigment based inks last
The science behind pigments allows prints to resist fade for the longest possible time. When you pair pigment inks with high quality inkjet paper and display prints away from bright light, your chances of seeing significant fade before the 50 year mark are low.
Does pigment ink dry up
Pigment ink is slow-drying, and dries on top of your cardstock or paper, rather than absorbing into it. This means that the colours tend to be more vibrant, and as the ink dries it will not change the shade of the stamped image. Because pigment ink is slow drying, you can use it with embossing powder to heat emboss.
Is pigmented ink permanent
For all accounts pigment inks appear to be 100% permanent when printing on fabric with no post treatment.
What is the disadvantage of pigment ink
The disadvantages: Pigmented ink in black tend to have a charcoal appearance and so far color inks are very expensive to produce, costing 2 to 4 times the cost of dye based inks.
How long do pigment-based inks last
The science behind pigments allows prints to resist fade for the longest possible time. When you pair pigment inks with high quality inkjet paper and display prints away from bright light, your chances of seeing significant fade before the 50 year mark are low.
