Water-based ink

Definition

Eco-friendlier silkscreen ink that soaks into the fabric (vs sitting on top), giving a soft hand-feel; needs CPSIA-compliant cure.

How it appears in merch sourcing

"Water-based ink" comes up regularly in B2B procurement conversations, especially when negotiating quality, customs, or sustainability terms with suppliers across our 6 served countries (Armenia, Cyprus, Georgia, Serbia, Turkey, UAE). Knowing this term lets you specify exactly what you need and avoid ambiguous wording that leads to scope creep.

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