The vast majority of black inks and dyes used in the various industries are made with a highly polluting pigment called Carbon Black, obtained from the incomplete combustion of heavy oils. For each ton of this material produced, more than 3 tons of CO2 (the main greenhouse gas causing global warming) are emitted. This high carbon footprint, the health risks, and the dependence on fossil fuels associated with this material have led to a rapid grow [...]

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Virus® ESE is the new family of eco-friendly inks named after the three pillars at the base of the sustainable development: economy, society, environment. Sustainable inks in terms of raw materials selected and care given during the whole manufacturing process. Environmental awareness and sustainability are integral part of Virus® innovation. Every day we update our manufacturing process, reconsidering the raw materials [...]

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Virus® proposes a complete range of additives able to optimize the inks performance under any kind of printing conditions, even for those who are not specifically equipped for printings with water based inks. UNIFIX-LC: the additive that reduces the polymerization temperature of your prints. UNIFIX-LC is the ecological additive that allows to decrease polymerization temperatures during the curing phase guaranteeing at the same t [...]

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The printing of white on dark garment has always been full of hidden dangers. Too often the final result doesn’t fully satisfy the expectation of printers and the customers. Printings that are too thick and rough, dirty outlines or images poorly defined. To obtain a perfect white on black print, the use of the right ink combined with the right procedure is vital. A new white ink meets the needs of modern screen printer. GEO PREVIEW [...]

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