Here’s a quick guide to recommended inks based on surface type:
Paper & Cardboard: Use Water-Based Dye Inks for fast-drying, crisp impressions.
Glossy Paper & Photos: Use Solvent-Based Inks for permanent, smudge-resistant results.
Metal & Plastics: Try Industrial-Grade Permanent Inks for adhesion on non-porous surfaces.
Glass & Ceramics: Use Fast-Dry Solvent Inks that bond to slick surfaces.
Wood & Leather: Pigment-Based Inks provide bold, saturated color with staying power.
Fabric: Choose Textile-Safe Inks for washable, lasting marks.
| SURFACE (Porous) |
INK |
SURFACE (Non-Porous) |
INK |
| Bond Paper |
Rubber Stamp |
Acetate |
General Purpose |
| Brick |
Opaque, Ultimate |
Alloys |
Ultimate |
| Burlap |
General Purpose, Laundry |
Bakelite |
Opaque, Ultimate |
| Canvas |
General Purpose, Laundry |
Brass |
Metal Marking, Ultimate |
| Cardboard |
Rubber Stamp |
Bronze |
Metal Marking, Ultimate |
| Clothing |
Laundry |
Cellophane |
General Purpose, Groceteria, Opaque, Polyethelene, Ultimate |
| Cork |
Rubber Stamp |
China |
Ultimate |
| Felt |
General Purpose, Opaque |
Copper |
Metal Marking, Ultimate |
| Fibre Cloth |
General Purpose, Laundry |
Cigarette Carton |
Waxed Carton |
| Leather |
Opaque, Ultimate |
Earthenware |
Ultimate |
| Leatherette |
Ultimate |
Enameled Surfaces |
Opaque, Mark II, Ultimate |
| Linen |
Laundry |
Galvanized Metal |
Metal Marking, Mark II, Ultimate |
| Lumber (wet) |
Opaque |
Glossy Paper |
General Purpose, Mark II, Ultimate |
| Lumber (dry) |
Lumber |
Lacquered Surfaces |
General Purpose, Ultimate |
| Meat |
Meat Marking |
Latex |
Wax Carton, Polyethelene |
| Numbering Machines |
Numbering Machine |
Magnesium |
Metal Marking, Ultimate |
| Nylon |
Mark II, Ultimate |
Masonite |
General Purpose, Mark II, Opaque, Ultimate |
| Plywood |
General Purpose, Lumber |
Metals |
Metal Marking, Ultimate |
| Polystyrene |
General Purpose, Ultimate |
Neoprene |
Ultimate |
| Skin |
Rubber Stamp, Ultra-violet |
Porcelain |
Ultimate |
| Styrene |
General Purpose, Ultimate |
Tile |
General Purpose, Ultimate |
| Synthetic Cloth |
General Purpose, Laundry |
Varnished Wood |
General Purpose |
| Rubber |
Ultimate |
Phenolic Plastic |
General Purpose, Polyethelene, Ultimate |
| Rubber wear |
Metal Marking, Ultimate, Waxed Carton |
Plastics |
Mark II, Ultimate |
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Vinyl |
Ultimate |
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Waxed Surfaces |
Waxed Carton |
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NOTE: Milliliters to ounces conversion:
60ml = 2oz • 110ml = 4oz • 250ml = 8oz • 500ml = 16oz