Speedball Fabric Screen Printing Ink — Yellow 3.79 L Jug, High-Opacity Water-Based Soft-Hand

Speedball Fabric Screen Printing Ink in Yellow is a high-coverage, soft-hand screen ink designed for vivid, permanent prints on natural and synthetic fabrics when heat set.

Designed for artists, crafters, and small print shops, this 128 fl. oz. jug of Speedball fabric ink delivers bold colour, smooth printing performance, and easy cleanup. Formulated to offer excellent opacity and a soft finished feel on garments, the yellow shade is one of 25 available tones, including fluorescents and glow-in-the-dark options. The water-based formulation is non-flammable, low-odour, and approved for use (AP seal) in studio and educational environments.

How does this ink perform on different fabrics?

Speedball fabric ink prints well across a wide range of textiles. It bonds effectively to natural fibres like cotton and linen and provides good adhesion on many synthetics and blends when properly cured. Avoid nonporous fabrics such as nylon, which are not recommended.

• Works on cotton, polyester, blends, linen, rayon, and other porous synthetics
• Not recommended for nonporous fabrics (e.g., nylon)
• Produces a soft-hand finish after proper heat setting
• Permanent once heat cured to specified temperature and time

What printing results and workflow benefits can I expect?

The ink provides vivid pigment, consistent coverage, and smooth viscosity that eases registration and screen passing. It’s forgiving for multi-colour work and yields even prints with fewer strokes thanks to good opacity and flow.

• High-opacity yellow for strong underbases or spot colour use
• Smoother workability reduces squeegee drag and streaks
• Available in 25 colours for colour-matching and separations
• Soap-and-water cleanup simplifies screen and tools maintenance

How do I cure and care for prints made with Speedball ink?

To make prints permanent, heat set the ink following Speedball’s recommended temperature and duration for the fabric type. Proper curing locks the pigment into the fibres and delivers the intended soft-hand and durability.

• Heat set as recommended (use a conveyor dryer, flash, or heat press appropriate for textile)
• Allow adequate dwell time and temperature for synthetic blends to avoid adhesion failure
• Machine wash inside-out after curing for best longevity
• Store unused ink sealed and at stable room temperature to preserve consistency

Is this ink safe and easy to use in small studios or classrooms?

Yes — Speedball fabric inks are non-flammable, low-odour, and carry an AP certification, making them suitable for educational settings and hobby studios. Cleanup is straightforward with soap and water, and there are no harsh solvents required.

• Non-flammable and low-odour formulation for safer indoor use
• AP-seal indicates conformity for art and teaching environments
• Wash-up with soap and water; no solvent baths needed
• Large 128 fl. oz. size reduces the need for frequent refills

Who is this for: This 128 fl. oz. jug of Speedball Yellow fabric screen printing ink suits freelance printers, classroom instructors, design students, indie apparel makers, and small studios who need a reliable, high-volume ink with vivid colour and easy cleanup. Choose it if you print regularly, work with mixed fabric types (except nonporous textiles), or require a soft-hand finish that feels like part of the garment rather than a heavy surface layer.