Organic Screen Printing Process
Organic screen printing process is just as equally important to consider when you are out shopping for or manufacturing organic clothing. Even though you may be purchasing an organic t-shirt, hat or bag, if it is printed with toxic inks you may not be doing as much for the environment as you think.
Plastisol, the traditionally ink used for screen printing, is manufactured by using a liquefied form of polyvinyl chloride, or PVC. The chlorine-based chemicals that are formed when this product is manufactured react with other chemicals to create dioxins, PCBs and other toxic compounds. In addition, the plasticizers used to make this ink flexible are carcinogenic and continue to be released even after you have purchased the product.
Traditional printing inks pose a serious danger to the air we breathe, the water we drink and the food we eat. This is because toxic chemicals that are produced during the manufacturing and disposal processes, as well as during the use of this ink, are released into the environment.
It can be difficult to find a company that not only has organic shirts, but also uses organic inks for screen printing. If you are concerned about the environment or even if you just prefer natural products for your own health, the search is worth it.
As you become more aware of consumer’s needs for organic processes, please start by contacting one or Rogen Studio expert consultants for more details and education.