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Here goes ...

I've read a multitude of posts in here and elsewhere on the net knocking cheap (ie. non-Sawgrass) inks and would like to set the record straight regarding my use of such inks (in my case CIE FotoRite inks).

In the beginning, I had a few problems with dye migration, particularly of the red, and especially on mugs that had been dishwashed a few times. I also had the problem of the images fading in a relatively short time after a few washes.

However, I eventually discovered that this was NOTHING TO DO WITH THE INKS!

Yes, as unbelievable as it sounds, I now have mugs at home that have been microwaved and dishwashed umpteen time over nearly a year and are as good as they were when first printed.

The reason? Well, when I started I used cheap mugs from ebay. I now use Listawood 10oz Durham mugs AAA rated, and also TTP 12oz two-tone mugs with spoons and it is the QUALITY OF THE COATING that makes all the difference, not the inks, paper or press.

Just thought I'd put that out there.

webtrekker;128456 wrote:Here goes ...

I've read a multitude of posts in here and elsewhere on the net knocking cheap (ie. non-Sawgrass) inks and would like to set the record straight regarding my use of such inks (in my case CIE FotoRite inks).

In the beginning, I had a few problems with dye migration, particularly of the red, and especially on mugs that had been dishwashed a few times. I also had the problem of the images fading in a relatively short time after a few washes.

However, I eventually discovered that this was NOTHING TO DO WITH THE INKS!

Yes, as unbelievable as it sounds, I now have mugs at home that have been microwaved and dishwashed umpteen time over nearly a year and are as good as they were when first printed.

The reason? Well, when I started I used cheap mugs from ebay. I now use Listawood 10oz Durham mugs AAA rated, and also TTP 12oz two-tone mugs with spoons and it is the QUALITY OF THE COATING that makes all the difference, not the inks, paper or press.

Just thought I'd put that out there.

I would second that about mug quality. I am using Listawood AAA 10oz Durhams now and my print failure rate has fallen dramatically (especially around the base). Also the images are now remaining perfect over multiple washes. The mugs I was using before were cheaper but used to fade and seemed to scratch

I’m sure using Xpres mugs would be equally as good I just happened to choose the Listawood ones.

The right mug is so important. At least that’s what I’ve found.


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