{"product_id":"avient-k2982-asi-flexipuff-additive-5-gallon","title":"Avient K2982 ASI Flexipuff Additive - 5 Gallon","description":"\u003csection class=\"spsi-product-copy\" aria-label=\"Product Description\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"spsi-product-card\"\u003e\n\n    \u003ch2 class=\"spsi-title\"\u003e\n      Specialty plastisol ink additive designed to create raised, flexible puff effects while increasing printed opacity, delivering excellent adhesion, stretch, and wash durability for dimensional textile screen printing.\n    \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n    \u003cp class=\"spsi-subtitle\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"spsi-block\"\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003e\n        \u003cstrong\u003eAvient K2982 ASI Flexipuff Additive\u003c\/strong\u003e is a specialty plastisol ink modifier designed to create raised, flexible puff effects in textile screen printing applications. When mixed with compatible plastisol inks, Flexipuff allows printers to transform standard colors into dimensional puff inks for creating elevated graphics with added texture and visual impact.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"spsi-block\"\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003e\n        Flexipuff can be mixed at up to \u003cstrong\u003e30% by weight\u003c\/strong\u003e for a slight puff effect with increased opacity. The amount of additive, ink deposit, stencil thickness, print passes, and curing conditions can be adjusted to produce different levels of dimensional texture.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"spsi-block\"\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003e\n        In addition to creating puff effects, \u003cstrong\u003eK2982 Flexipuff Additive\u003c\/strong\u003e can be used at up to \u003cstrong\u003e2% by weight\u003c\/strong\u003e to reduce the gloss of plastisol inks. This makes Flexipuff a versatile additive for printers looking to modify both the texture and finished appearance of compatible plastisol ink systems.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"spsi-block\"\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003e\n        The additive provides excellent adhesion to suitable fabrics along with good stretch properties and wash durability. Avient recommends printing directly onto the fabric for best puff results. Different effects can also be achieved through multiple print passes, flash curing, thicker stencils, and overprinting with standard or specialty inks.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"spsi-block\"\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003e\n        Flexipuff is suitable for printing on 100% cotton, cotton blends, and some synthetic fabrics. Because puff colors can lighten as they expand, Avient recommends selecting a Pantone® color approximately \u003cstrong\u003etwo shades darker\u003c\/strong\u003e when attempting to achieve a specific finished color.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"spsi-accordion\"\u003e\n\n      \u003c!-- Dropdown: Features --\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"spsi-accordion-trigger\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan\u003eFeatures\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"spsi-arrow\"\u003e▼\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n      \u003cdiv class=\"spsi-accordion-content\"\u003e\n        \u003cul class=\"spsi-list\"\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eSpecialty additive for plastisol screen printing inks\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eCreates raised, flexible puff effects\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eAdds dimensional texture to printed graphics\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eHelps increase printed opacity\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eAllows custom puff colors to be created from compatible plastisol inks\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eMix up to 30% by weight for a slight puff and increased opacity\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eCan be used at up to 2% by weight to reduce plastisol ink gloss\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eExcellent adhesion to suitable textile fabrics\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eGood stretch properties\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eExcellent wash durability\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eBest results when printed directly onto fabric\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eSuitable for 100% cotton, cotton blends, and some synthetics\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eDifferent effects can be achieved using multiple passes and thicker stencils\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eNon-phthalate formulation\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli sugg=\"true\"\u003e5 gallon container\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003c\/ul\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n      \u003c!-- Dropdown: Specifications --\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"spsi-accordion-trigger\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"spsi-arrow\"\u003e▼\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n      \u003cdiv class=\"spsi-accordion-content spsi-specs\"\u003e\n\n        \u003cdiv class=\"spsi-specs-row\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"spsi-specs-label\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"spsi-specs-value\"\u003eAvient Specialty Inks\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n        \u003cdiv class=\"spsi-specs-row\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"spsi-specs-label\"\u003eProduct\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"spsi-specs-value\"\u003eASI Flexipuff Additive\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n        \u003cdiv class=\"spsi-specs-row\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"spsi-specs-label\"\u003eProduct Code\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"spsi-specs-value\"\u003eK2982\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n        \u003cdiv class=\"spsi-specs-row\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"spsi-specs-label\"\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"spsi-specs-value\"\u003ePlastisol Puff Additive\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n        \u003cdiv class=\"spsi-specs-row\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"spsi-specs-label\"\u003eContainer Size\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"spsi-specs-value\"\u003e5 Gallon\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n        \u003cdiv class=\"spsi-specs-row\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"spsi-specs-label\"\u003eApplication\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"spsi-specs-value\"\u003eTextile Screen Printing\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n        \u003cdiv class=\"spsi-specs-row\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"spsi-specs-label\"\u003eCompatible Ink Type\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"spsi-specs-value\"\u003ePlastisol Ink\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n        \u003cdiv class=\"spsi-specs-row\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"spsi-specs-label\"\u003eRecommended Fabrics\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"spsi-specs-value\"\u003e100% Cotton, Cotton Blends \u0026amp; Some Synthetics\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n        \u003cdiv class=\"spsi-specs-row\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"spsi-specs-label\"\u003ePuff Mixing Ratio\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"spsi-specs-value\"\u003eUp to 30% by Weight\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n        \u003cdiv class=\"spsi-specs-row\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"spsi-specs-label\"\u003eGloss Reduction Mixing Ratio\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"spsi-specs-value\"\u003eUp to 2% by Weight\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n        \u003cdiv class=\"spsi-specs-row\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"spsi-specs-label\"\u003eRecommended Mesh\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"spsi-specs-value\"\u003e86–160 t\/in (34–62 t\/cm)\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n        \u003cdiv class=\"spsi-specs-row\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"spsi-specs-label\"\u003eRecommended Mesh Tension\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"spsi-specs-value\"\u003e25–35 N\/cm²\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n        \u003cdiv class=\"spsi-specs-row\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"spsi-specs-label\"\u003eRecommended Squeegee\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"spsi-specs-value\"\u003e60\/90\/60 or 60–70 Durometer\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n        \u003cdiv class=\"spsi-specs-row\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"spsi-specs-label\"\u003eSqueegee Profile\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"spsi-specs-value\"\u003eSquare \/ Sharp\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n        \u003cdiv class=\"spsi-specs-row\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"spsi-specs-label\"\u003eRecommended Off-Contact\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"spsi-specs-value\"\u003e1\/16\" (0.2 cm)\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n        \u003cdiv class=\"spsi-specs-row\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"spsi-specs-label\"\u003eRecommended Flash Temperature\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"spsi-specs-value\"\u003e220°F (105°C)\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n        \u003cdiv class=\"spsi-specs-row\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"spsi-specs-label\"\u003eRecommended Cure Temperature\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"spsi-specs-value\"\u003e320°F (160°C)\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n        \u003cdiv class=\"spsi-specs-row\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"spsi-specs-label\"\u003eStorage Temperature\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"spsi-specs-value\"\u003e65–90°F (18–32°C)\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n        \u003cdiv class=\"spsi-specs-row\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"spsi-specs-label\"\u003eCompliance\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"spsi-specs-value\"\u003eNon-Phthalate\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n      \u003c!-- Dropdown: Usage Tips --\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"spsi-accordion-trigger\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan\u003eUsage Tips\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"spsi-arrow\"\u003e▼\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n      \u003cdiv class=\"spsi-accordion-content\"\u003e\n        \u003cul class=\"spsi-list\"\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eMix Flexipuff thoroughly into compatible plastisol ink before printing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eAdd up to \u003cstrong\u003e30% by weight\u003c\/strong\u003e to create a slight puff effect with increased opacity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eAdd up to \u003cstrong\u003e2% by weight\u003c\/strong\u003e when the primary goal is reducing plastisol ink gloss.\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003ePrint directly onto the fabric whenever possible for the best puff development.\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eUse consistent, properly tensioned mesh and sharp-edged squeegees for consistent print results.\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eMultiple print passes, flash curing, thicker stencils, and overprinting can be used to create different dimensional effects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eFor multi-color designs, flash the puff layer before overprinting additional colors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003ePuff colors typically lighten as they expand. When matching Pantone® colors, consider starting approximately \u003cstrong\u003etwo shades darker\u003c\/strong\u003e than the desired finished color.\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eLarge solid puff areas can cause lightweight fabrics to pucker. A mezzotint or dot pattern can help reduce this effect.\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eCure according to Avient's recommended parameters and verify the complete ink deposit reaches the required cure temperature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eAlways test the ink mixture, fabric, print parameters, and curing conditions before beginning production.\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eStore between \u003cstrong\u003e65–90°F (18–32°C)\u003c\/strong\u003e, avoid direct sunlight, and use within one year of receipt.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003c\/ul\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n      \u003c!-- Dropdown: Data Sheets --\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"spsi-accordion-trigger\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan\u003eData Sheets\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"spsi-arrow\"\u003e▼\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n      \u003cdiv class=\"spsi-accordion-content\"\u003e\n        \u003cul class=\"spsi-datasheet-list\"\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003e\n            \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0513\/2635\/3588\/files\/2982-flexipuff-additive-eng-v1.00.pdf?v=1647456827\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"spsi-datasheet-link\"\u003e\n              \u003cspan\u003e📄\u003c\/span\u003e Technical Data Sheet\n            \u003c\/a\u003e\n          \u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003c\/ul\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003c!-- Avient Brand Logo --\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"spsi-brand-logo\" style=\"text-align:left; margin:12px 0;\"\u003e\n      \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0513\/2635\/3588\/files\/Avient_Inks_480x480.png?v=1659040857\" alt=\"Avient Specialty Inks Logo\" style=\"max-width:200px;height:auto;\"\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003c!-- SPSI Footer --\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"spsi-footer\"\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003e\n        Questions? Need help selecting the right puff additive, plastisol ink, or screen printing supplies?\n        \u003cstrong\u003eFeel free to live chat with us if you have any questions.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Rutland Group, Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44373550989492,"sku":"AV-FO20048118Z5-5G","price":1128.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0513\/2635\/3588\/files\/Avient_Flexipuff_531d896e-83ba-4bf4-b0d4-cdc6e2555d59.png?v=1787951549","url":"https:\/\/spsi.com\/products\/avient-k2982-asi-flexipuff-additive-5-gallon","provider":"SPSI Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}