Newdine products consist of 14 different types in 4 different series: T, K, J and A. Due to advances in printing technology, the substrate, printing apparatus and printing conditions can all subtly influence fabric setting. In order to meet the demands of all printing methods, our company has recently developed A Series and J Series. Please select a series for use after careful consideration of the characteristics of each.

1. Characteristics

The general characteristics of Newdine are outlined below.

1. After it has been applied and dried, Newdine forms a film with strong adhesive strength that is resistant to water and chemicals.
2. Newdine is suitable for all screen-printing systems and all kinds of fabric.
3. Due to its permanency, Newdine is economical.
4. The adhesive strength of Newdine can be adjusted easily.
5. Newdine is nonflammable.
6. Newdine can be removed easily.
7. Newdine has good resistance to turpentine (excluding T Series products).

2. Series

Newdine products are divided into the four different series of T, K, J and A. Each series has the three types of low-temperature, standard and high-temperature, while the series J and A have one additional type to accommodate subtle differences in fabric setting which result from the type of substrate used and the printing system.

The composition of Newdine differs from series to series, so it is very important not to mix products of different series, nor apply one on top of another. If the series in use is to be changed, the previously used adhesive must be completely removed before the next one is applied.

1) T Series

This is the most commonly used series, its main characteristic being that contamination of the film by dyestuff is extremely limited. Products in this series are especially suitable for printing with cationic dyestuffs. They are not, however, suitable for printing with turpentine-based pastes.
T Series consists of three different types:

T is the standard adhesive in this series. When the temperature of the surface of the printing table is low, a blend of T and GT should be used, and when it is high, a blend of T and TH should be used.

Standard mixing ratios for T Series

Temperature	Adhesive strength	N-GT	N-T	N-TH	Total
20	Strong Weak	50 40	50 60	0 0	100 100
30	Strong Weak	30 10	70 90	0 0	100 100
40	Strong Weak	10 0	90 100	0 0	100 100
50	Strong Weak	0 0	100 90	0 10	100 100
60	Strong Weak	0 0	80 60	20 40	100 100

2) K Series

K Series products have excellent resistance to turpentine while still having strong adhesive strength.
K Series consists of the following three types:

Standard mixing ratios for K Series

Temperature	Adhesive strength	N-KS	N-KH	N-K2H	Total
20	Strong Weak	45 35	55 65	0 0	100 100
30	Strong Weak	35 25	65 75	0 0	100 100
40	Strong Weak	25 10	75 90	0 0	100 100
50	Strong Weak	10 0	90 90	0 10	100 100
60	Strong Weak	0 0	80 70	20 30	100 100

3) J Series

J Series products can be used for fabric setting at a wide range of temperatures, being the most suitable for use with heated tables in hand printing. In the printing of thin fabrics such as georgette crepe, the fabric can be removed from the printing table very easily, preventing unevenness that commonly results from removal. Furthermore, products in this series have the advantage that very few loose fibers attach to the film.

J Series consists of the following four types:

Recommended blends:

a	surface temperature < 20

	wool, silk, polyester		JH + J2S
	nylon, acetate, acryl, polyester/cotton, cotton		JH + J2S

b	surface temperature 20~40

	wool, silk, polyester		JH + JS (or JH + JM)
	nylon, acetate, acryl, polyester/cotton, cotton		JH + JS (or JH + JM)

c	surface temperature > 40

	wool, silk, polyester		JH + JM
	nylon, acetate, acryl, polyester/cotton, cotton		JH + JM

4) A Series (patent pending)

Characteristics:
This new type of permanent table adhesive represents a departure from table adhesives of the past.
The main characteristic of A Series products is that their removal can be achieved by rinsing with water and does not require the organic solvents that are used in the removal of other table adhesives. With a small amount of the release agent Remover A, A Series products can be removed very quickly, after which the release agent itself can simply be rinsed away.
As with table adhesives in the past, fabric can be fixed repeatedly after a single application of adhesive. Due to its high resistance to solvents, this table adhesive is highly durable.

Types and Methods:
A Series consists of the following four types:

The standard method involves using AM and ASS mixed to a suitable ratio as determined by the temperature. When the printing paste has a high pH as is the case with reactive dyestuffs, however, ASM and ASS should be used. ASH is for use with heated printing tables, but when the required degree of adhesion cannot be obtained, a suitable amount of AM or ASM should be mixed in.
In the printing of cotton or polyester/cotton blends, if the required degree of durability cannot be obtained by mixing ASM and ASS, use of the topping method is recommended.
The following displays the relationship between commonly used temperatures and the mixing ratio.

Fig. 4
Temperature of the setting surface versus the blending ratio

Note:

1. When using ASM, refer to the values for AM
2. Variations can occur due to the type of fabric and the printing conditions. For further details, please contact our sales department or one of our agents.

Removal:
Remover A should be used in the removal of A Series products. The standard method involves placing a cloth that readily absorbs water on the area applied with resin and then soaking it with Remover A. After this has been left for a certain period of time, the film can then be rinsed off. Complete removal of the film can be achieved by repeating this process two or three times (see below for methods of removal). Usually, Remover A diluted in 2~5 times as much water can be used, but if the resin is thick, the remover can be used in its original, undiluted state or mixed with methanol.
When the adhesive is very difficult to remove, use a removing solution mixed in the following ratio:

Remover A conc Ethyl acetate

80 parts 20 parts

BOD and COD of removing solution:
Comparison of the COD and BOD of removing and rinsing solution (0.1% sol.)

Traditional removing and washing solutions emulsified T, K and J Series films with Remover FK.
Thus, the removing solution for A Series films (removed with Remover A) displays very low BOD and COD.