{"id":10747,"date":"2026-05-12T03:59:02","date_gmt":"2026-05-12T03:59:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fsxchemical.com\/?p=10747"},"modified":"2026-08-18T04:03:22","modified_gmt":"2026-08-18T04:03:22","slug":"matching-textile-thickener-grades-printing-process","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fsxchemical.com\/ru\/blog\/matching-textile-thickener-grades-printing-process\/","title":{"rendered":"Step-by-Step: Matching Textile Thickener Grades to Your Printing Process"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-9e31ec89\"><em>Matching textile thickener grades requires much more than finding the same viscosity. A reliable matching process begins with the printing chemistry and fabric, aligns laboratory methods, compares rheology and filtration, evaluates the complete printing paste and then confirms performance through fabric and production trials.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-e8a28a80\">Textile printing mills frequently need to qualify a new thickener grade. The objective may be to establish a second supplier, reduce total cost, improve screen passage, solve a filtration problem, increase production stability or replace a product that is no longer commercially convenient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-38a1c140\">At first, grade matching can appear straightforward. A mill takes the viscosity specification of its current product, asks another supplier for the same value and tests the candidate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-e74b2c13\">In practice, this method is incomplete.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-cc95e3e0\">Sodium alginate, CMC, CMS and compound thickeners can have similar viscosity values while showing different hydration, shear response, filtration, chemical compatibility and printing behavior.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-11e9208b\">The printing process must therefore come before the viscosity number. Professional grade matching connects the product to the actual fabric, colorant chemistry, machine, formulation and finished-textile requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-2bb4ffb4\">This step-by-step guide explains how to move from an existing approved thickener to a technically relevant candidate without assuming that a similar product name or laboratory number guarantees equivalent performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-wd-title title wd-a60845cf\">What Does Textile Thickener Grade Matching Mean?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-f1d472d1\">Textile thickener grade matching is the process of identifying a candidate commercial grade that can operate within the technical and production requirements already established by the printing mill.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-a6cd8c84\">A matched grade does not necessarily mean that the candidate is chemically identical to the current product.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-25031121\">Instead, the objective is to determine whether the new product can provide comparable or acceptable performance under the customer&#8217;s actual manufacturing conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-wd-title title wd-4afdb85f\">A successful match can require similarity in<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Effective viscosity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hydration behavior<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u0420\u0435\u043e\u043b\u043e\u0433\u0438\u044f<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Filtration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u0421\u0442\u0430\u0431\u0438\u043b\u044c\u043d\u043e\u0441\u0442\u044c \u043f\u0430\u0441\u0442\u044b<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chemical compatibility<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Screen passage or application behavior<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Print definition<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Penetration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fixation or curing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wash-off where applicable<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Effective dosage<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-95002884\">The final acceptance criteria should be defined by the printing process rather than by one laboratory number alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-wd-title title wd-ec1d5bb6\">Why the Printing Process Must Come First<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-ca95798c\">The same thickener cannot be assumed to perform identically across reactive, disperse, pigment and digital textile printing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-a019eb20\">Each process exposes the polymer to different dyes or pigments, electrolytes, pH conditions, fabrics, application forces and post-treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-wd-title title wd-98837503\">\u0420\u0435\u0430\u043a\u0442\u0438\u0432\u043d\u0430\u044f \u043f\u0435\u0447\u0430\u0442\u044c<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-e5ef90f7\">The thickener needs to perform inside a dye paste that can contain reactive dye, alkali and other auxiliaries and must later pass through fixation and washing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-wd-title title wd-5e6a3bfd\">\u0414\u0438\u0441\u043f\u0435\u0440\u0441\u0438\u043e\u043d\u043d\u0430\u044f \u043f\u0435\u0447\u0430\u0442\u044c<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-07262b4c\">The system is commonly associated with polyester and thermal fixation, creating different compatibility and application requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-wd-title title wd-76b6458b\">\u041f\u0438\u0433\u043c\u0435\u043d\u0442\u043d\u0430\u044f \u043f\u0435\u0447\u0430\u0442\u044c<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-0d5a213c\">The rheology system must work with pigment dispersion, binder and curing chemistry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-wd-title title wd-70099f44\">Digital printing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-ad6f15c7\">The pretreatment is normally applied to the fabric rather than used as a conventional screen-printing paste.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-653f1183\">Grade matching should therefore begin with the question: <strong>Where and how will this product actually be used?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-wd-title title wd-ab0f0fa9\">Step 1: Define the Printing Process<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-f8ab8f1a\">Before comparing grades, record the exact production route.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-wd-title title wd-e30a639b\">Identify the printing technology<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Flat-screen printing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rotary-screen printing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Digital inkjet printing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Other application-specific printing systems<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-wd-title title wd-fd2dba60\">Identify the colorant chemistry<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u0420\u0435\u0430\u043a\u0442\u0438\u0432\u043d\u044b\u0439 \u043a\u0440\u0430\u0441\u0438\u0442\u0435\u043b\u044c<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Disperse dye or ink<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pigment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Other application-specific systems<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-wd-title title wd-11aba3ac\">Identify the post-treatment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u041f\u0440\u0438\u0433\u043e\u0442\u043e\u0432\u043b\u0435\u043d\u0438\u0435 \u043d\u0430 \u043f\u0430\u0440\u0443<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Thermal fixation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Curing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u0421\u0442\u0438\u0440\u043a\u0430<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u041e\u0442\u0434\u0435\u043b\u043a\u0430<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-2bed7506\">This information immediately eliminates thickener routes that are not technically relevant to the process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-wd-title title wd-bd5ee43f\">Step 2: Identify the Fabric and Dye or Ink System<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-85102a15\">Fabric chemistry and structure strongly influence paste penetration, surface spreading and final print definition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-wd-title title wd-1b49eab3\">Record the fiber composition<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u0425\u043b\u043e\u043f\u043e\u043a<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Viscose or rayon<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u041f\u043e\u043b\u0438\u044d\u0441\u0442\u0435\u0440<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u041d\u0435\u0439\u043b\u043e\u043d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u0428\u0435\u0440\u0441\u0442\u044c<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u0428\u0451\u043b\u043a<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u0421\u043c\u0435\u0441\u0438<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-wd-title title wd-71f99696\">Record the fabric construction<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Knitted or woven<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fabric weight<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Density<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Surface texture<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stretch where relevant<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-353fc070\">Two fabrics made from the same fiber can still require different rheological behavior because their absorbency and construction differ.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-a5274ca8\">The dye or ink route should then be connected with the fabric before a candidate thickener chemistry is selected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-wd-title title wd-29eda656\">Step 3: Document the Current Approved Thickener<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-05f5ba7f\">If the printing mill already has a product that performs successfully, that material should become the reference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-wd-title title wd-58afafff\">Record<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Manufacturer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Exact commercial grade<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Product family<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Current TDS<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Recent COA where available<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Physical reference sample<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Current dosage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Current preparation procedure<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Current viscosity method<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Known strengths<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Known weaknesses<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-3b3dc94a\">Do not describe the benchmark only as &#8220;high-viscosity sodium alginate&#8221; or &#8220;textile-grade CMC.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-c3d24957\">The exact commercial grade provides a much stronger technical target.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-wd-title title wd-c27b747b\">Step 4: Align the Viscosity Test Method<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-219f8e8d\">One of the most common causes of failed grade matching is comparing viscosity values generated by different methods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-wd-title title wd-7b5393fa\">Always record<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Polymer concentration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Concentration basis<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Water quality<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Powder-addition procedure<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mixing speed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mixing time<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u0412\u0440\u0435\u043c\u044f \u0433\u0438\u0434\u0440\u0430\u0442\u0430\u0446\u0438\u0438<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u0422\u0435\u043c\u043f\u0435\u0440\u0430\u0442\u0443\u0440\u0430 \u0438\u0437\u043c\u0435\u0440\u0435\u043d\u0438\u044f<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Viscometer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Spindle, rotor or geometry<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rotational speed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reading time<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reported unit<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-3da3257c\">A reference product measured at one concentration cannot be fairly compared with a candidate reported at another concentration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-35b82f3d\">Similarly, changing temperature, spindle or rotational speed can change the result.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-1176ea7f\">The test method must therefore be matched before the numerical target.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-wd-title title wd-16320309\">Step 5: Select the Candidate Thickener Chemistry<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-f1b09d48\">Once the application and reference product are understood, choose the technically relevant polymer route.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>\u041f\u0440\u043e\u0446\u0435\u0441\u0441 \u043f\u0435\u0447\u0430\u0442\u0438<\/th><th>Common Starting Direction<\/th><th>Important Matching Criteria<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Reactive Screen Printing<\/td><td>\u0410\u043b\u044c\u0433\u0438\u043d\u0430\u0442 \u043d\u0430\u0442\u0440\u0438\u044f<\/td><td>Rheology, filtration, definition, fixation and wash-off<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Selected Compound Systems<\/td><td>CMC, CMS or blended thickener<\/td><td>Compatibility, rheology, dosage and application performance<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u0414\u0438\u0441\u043f\u0435\u0440\u0441\u043d\u0430\u044f \u043f\u0435\u0447\u0430\u0442\u044c<\/td><td>CMS or application-specific thickener<\/td><td>Stability, screen passage, transfer and thermal process<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u041f\u0438\u0433\u043c\u0435\u043d\u0442\u043d\u0430\u044f \u043f\u0435\u0447\u0430\u0442\u044c<\/td><td>Synthetic or compound rheology system<\/td><td>Binder compatibility, electrolytes, curing and handle<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Reactive Digital<\/td><td>\u0420\u0435\u0430\u043a\u0442\u0438\u0432\u043d\u0430\u044f \u0446\u0438\u0444\u0440\u043e\u0432\u0430\u044f \u043f\u0440\u0435\u0434\u0432\u0430\u0440\u0438\u0442\u0435\u043b\u044c\u043d\u0430\u044f \u043e\u0431\u0440\u0430\u0431\u043e\u0442\u043a\u0430<\/td><td>Pickup, migration control, definition and wash-off<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Disperse Digital<\/td><td>Disperse digital pretreatment<\/td><td>Uniformity, filtration and thermal compatibility<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Pigment Digital<\/td><td>Pigment-compatible pretreatment<\/td><td>Binder compatibility, definition, curing and hand feel<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-b5f154ae\">These are starting directions rather than universal replacement rules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-wd-title title wd-7845d82a\">Matching Sodium Alginate Grades<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-aff5376d\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fsxchemical.com\/ru\/product\/%d0%b0%d0%bb%d1%8c%d0%b3%d0%b8%d0%bd%d0%b0%d1%82-%d0%bd%d0%b0%d1%82%d1%80%d0%b8%d1%8f\/\">\u0410\u043b\u044c\u0433\u0438\u043d\u0430\u0442 \u043d\u0430\u0442\u0440\u0438\u044f<\/a> is a common benchmark route for conventional reactive printing on suitable cellulosic textiles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-wd-title title wd-ec0c6641\">Do not match only HV, MV or LV<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-48bb2f47\">These labels are supplier-defined categories and should not be assumed to represent identical numerical ranges across manufacturers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-wd-title title wd-9e017085\">\u0421\u0440\u0430\u0432\u043d\u0438\u0442\u044c<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Actual viscosity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u041a\u043e\u043d\u0446\u0435\u043d\u0442\u0440\u0430\u0446\u0438\u044f \u0432 \u0442\u0435\u0441\u0442\u0435<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hydration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Filtration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u0420\u0435\u043e\u043b\u043e\u0433\u0438\u044f<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Screen passage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reactive-paste behavior<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Print definition<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u0424\u0438\u043a\u0441\u0430\u0446\u0438\u044f<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u0421\u043c\u044b\u0432\u0430\u0435\u043c\u044b\u0439<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-b748f009\">A higher-viscosity candidate is not automatically a better match.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-wd-title title wd-16d41793\">Matching CMC Grades<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-08563bc7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fsxchemical.com\/ru\/product\/%d0%ba%d0%b0%d1%80%d0%b1%d0%be%d0%ba%d1%81%d0%b8%d0%bc%d0%b5%d1%82%d0%b8%d0%bb%d1%86%d0%b5%d0%bb%d0%bb%d1%8e%d0%bb%d0%be%d0%b7%d0%b0-cmc\/\">\u041a\u0430\u0440\u0431\u043e\u043a\u0441\u0438\u043c\u0435\u0442\u0438\u043b\u0446\u0435\u043b\u043b\u044e\u043b\u043e\u0437\u0430<\/a> is available in multiple grades with different structural and rheological characteristics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-wd-title title wd-abc9d8fe\">Important CMC matching parameters include<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u0421\u0442\u0435\u043f\u0435\u043d\u044c \u0437\u0430\u043c\u0435\u0449\u0435\u043d\u0438\u044f<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u0412\u044f\u0437\u043a\u043e\u0441\u0442\u044c<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u041a\u043e\u043d\u0446\u0435\u043d\u0442\u0440\u0430\u0446\u0438\u044f \u0432 \u0442\u0435\u0441\u0442\u0435<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Purity-related specification where applicable<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hydration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u0420\u0430\u0441\u0442\u0432\u043e\u0440\u0435\u043d\u0438\u0435<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Filtration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Electrolyte response<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u0420\u0435\u043e\u043b\u043e\u0433\u0438\u044f<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-551a8d32\">Similar degree of substitution does not prove equivalent printing behavior, just as similar viscosity does not prove identical CMC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-bdf64822\">Final approval must be made through the complete formulation and printing process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-wd-title title wd-201beeef\">Matching CMS Grades<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-c28e498b\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fsxchemical.com\/ru\/product\/%d0%ba%d0%b0%d1%80%d0%b1%d0%be%d0%ba%d1%81%d0%b8%d0%bc%d0%b5%d1%82%d0%b8%d0%bb%d0%ba%d1%80%d0%b0%d1%85%d0%bc%d0%b0%d0%bb-cms\/\">\u041a\u0430\u0440\u0431\u043e\u043a\u0441\u0438\u043c\u0435\u0442\u0438\u043b\u043a\u0440\u0430\u0445\u043c\u0430\u043b<\/a> can be evaluated in selected disperse, compound and other printing systems according to the specific grade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-wd-title title wd-d48e8695\">\u0421\u0440\u0430\u0432\u043d\u0438\u0442\u044c<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Commercial grade identity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Viscosity method<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hydration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Filtration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u0421\u0442\u0430\u0431\u0438\u043b\u044c\u043d\u043e\u0441\u0442\u044c \u043f\u0430\u0441\u0442\u044b<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Screen passage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u0420\u0435\u043e\u043b\u043e\u0433\u0438\u044f<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Effective dosage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Finished-textile performance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-109742e3\">A CMS grade should not be selected simply because its raw-material price is lower than another polymer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-626a5c89\">The meaningful comparison is technical performance at the optimized commercial dosage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-wd-title title wd-7c7c7f64\">Matching Compound Thickeners<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-86bb9104\">Compound thickeners require a slightly different matching strategy because the product may combine several polymers or rheology-control components.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-wd-title title wd-285e07db\">Do not try to identify the match from one polymer percentage alone<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-298fc32e\">Two compound products can achieve similar printing behavior through different formulation structures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-wd-title title wd-b92c4fe2\">Instead compare functional performance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Base viscosity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shear behavior<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Structural recovery<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Filtration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Electrolyte tolerance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Holding stability<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Print definition<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Effective dosage<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-00748a88\">Compound-thickener matching is therefore particularly dependent on complete-paste and fabric testing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-wd-title title wd-f24cbd0b\">Matching Digital Printing Paste<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-4cc344ff\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fsxchemical.com\/ru\/product\/%d0%bf%d0%b0%d1%81%d1%82%d0%b0-%d0%b4%d0%bb%d1%8f-%d1%86%d0%b8%d1%84%d1%80%d0%be%d0%b2%d0%be%d0%b9-%d0%bf%d0%b5%d1%87%d0%b0%d1%82%d0%b8\/\">Digital printing paste<\/a> should be matched according to the ink system and fabric rather than treated as a generic high-viscosity polymer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-wd-title title wd-b5e8cc32\">First identify<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Reactive, disperse or pigment ink<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fabric composition<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pretreatment application method<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Current dosage or pickup<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>pH<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Drying process<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fixation or curing route<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-4e8e233b\">Digital pretreatment paste should not simply be added directly into inkjet ink. The fabric pretreatment and the ink formulation serve different technical functions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-959f92c2\">Matching should therefore compare final printed textiles using the same ink and printer settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-wd-title title wd-d3f2b207\">Step 6: Compare Hydration and Stock-Paste Properties<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-a8bcc2c7\">Once a candidate grade has been selected, prepare the reference and candidate under identical conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-wd-title title wd-5cfa6d71\">Observe powder addition<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-d8fdfd91\">Compare wetting, lump formation and dispersion during preparation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-wd-title title wd-cfcf15cd\">Record hydration time<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-a77878ba\">Some polymers develop viscosity gradually and should not be judged immediately after mixing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-wd-title title wd-d2add021\">Compare basic properties<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u0412\u043d\u0435\u0448\u043d\u0438\u0439 \u0432\u0438\u0434<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Solution uniformity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u0412\u044f\u0437\u043a\u043e\u0441\u0442\u044c<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>pH<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Foam<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Physical stability<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-0d305004\">Preparation efficiency is part of commercial performance because difficult hydration can increase labor, mixing and filtration costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-wd-title title wd-738bdfa6\">Step 7: Compare Rheology<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-ea888a77\">Similar single-point viscosity does not guarantee similar behavior during printing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-wd-title title wd-755e3771\">At low shear<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-9d158116\">The paste may need sufficient structure to remain stable during storage and holding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-wd-title title wd-6b6591ce\">Under higher shear<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-62110841\">The paste must flow through pumping, circulation or screen systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-wd-title title wd-0f898356\">After application<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-831dfc3c\">Structural recovery can influence lateral spreading, penetration and pattern definition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-12057dbf\">Where possible, compare the reference and candidate under several controlled shear conditions rather than relying on one viscosity reading.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-wd-title title wd-ea832d22\">Step 8: Compare Filtration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-4683e44b\">Filtration is an important practical test for printing thickeners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-wd-title title wd-0cd357f1\">Standardize<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Polymer concentration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Preparation method<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u0412\u0440\u0435\u043c\u044f \u0433\u0438\u0434\u0440\u0430\u0442\u0430\u0446\u0438\u0438<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u041a\u043e\u043b\u0438\u0447\u0435\u0441\u0442\u0432\u043e \u043e\u0431\u0440\u0430\u0437\u0446\u043e\u0432<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Filter material<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Opening size or mesh<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Filtration conditions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-wd-title title wd-50c95c20\">Inspect the retained residue<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-26bb9e61\">Residue may consist of incompletely hydrated polymer, gels, contamination or material formed through chemical incompatibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-wd-title title wd-ea903a9e\">Test stock paste and complete paste separately<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-04268fce\">This helps determine whether the problem originates from the thickener or from another formulation component.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-wd-title title wd-25410dd7\">Step 9: Prepare the Complete Printing Paste<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-892c0870\">A thickener should not be approved from its performance in water alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-fd16e195\">The reference and candidate should be tested with the actual production formulation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-wd-title title wd-c849247b\">Depending on the process, this may include<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Dyes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pigments<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Salts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Alkalis<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Binders<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Humectants<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wetting agents<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Defoamers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Other auxiliaries<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-wd-title title wd-1205689f\">Monitor after each major addition when necessary<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-bff00162\">Staged addition can identify which chemical causes viscosity loss, precipitation, separation or filtration changes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-94df7488\">Complete-formula compatibility is one of the strongest tests of a candidate grade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-wd-title title wd-6e29e3b4\">Step 10: Print the Actual Fabric<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-014ea20b\">The purpose of a textile thickener is ultimately to perform during textile printing, so the actual production fabric should be tested.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-wd-title title wd-daecc6ad\">Use a diagnostic design containing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fine horizontal lines<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fine vertical lines<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Small text<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sharp corners<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fine dots<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Adjacent colors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Large solid areas<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dark shades where useful<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-wd-title title wd-81710c10\">Evaluate during printing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Screen passage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Paste transfer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Spreading<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Penetration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Solid-area uniformity<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-wd-title title wd-dba95d92\">Evaluate after post-treatment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-f6d491d4\">Complete the normal steaming, fixation, curing and washing process before making the final technical comparison.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-4f40cc0a\">Wet-print appearance alone is not sufficient for final approval.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-wd-title title wd-9091e3c8\">Step 11: Optimize Effective Dosage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-e0452647\">The first technical comparison should usually use a controlled baseline. After the candidate demonstrates acceptable performance, dosage can be optimized.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-wd-title title wd-38494439\">Do not assume weight-for-weight replacement<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-f9b634ef\">Different grades can have different thickening efficiency and rheological behavior.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-wd-title title wd-56e08705\">Adjust gradually<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-ad3520b1\">Test a controlled range around the successful concentration instead of making a large dosage reduction immediately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-wd-title title wd-eefc0cd7\">Repeat critical quality checks<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-765ae846\">Lowering dosage may change definition, penetration, stability or machine behavior.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-wd-title title wd-61a5d873\">Calculate commercial cost after optimization<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-aab009c3\">Comparing price before determining the practical dosage can lead to an incorrect purchasing decision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-wd-title title wd-56bdeede\">Step 12: Conduct a Production Trial<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-53b25e18\">Laboratory approval is not the final stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-089e751e\">Production changes batch size, mixer geometry, circulation, holding time, temperature and mechanical shear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-wd-title title wd-f1cb231f\">During the production trial, record<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Preparation time<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Batch viscosity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Holding stability<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Filtration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pumping<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Screen passage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Machine interruptions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Paste consumption<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Print quality<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-wd-title title wd-f9843047\">Check the entire production run<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-28899802\">Compare fabric from the beginning, middle and end instead of approving the candidate from only the first meters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-20cce6da\">A product should be considered successfully matched only after it performs inside the real production window.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-wd-title title wd-94611369\">Sample-to-Bulk Verification<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-3e753bf9\">A successful sample should remain traceable when the buyer moves to a commercial order.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-wd-title title wd-1cb03a6e\">The qualification chain should connect<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Candidate sample<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Permanent commercial grade<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>TDS<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Laboratory approval<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u041f\u0440\u043e\u0431\u043d\u0430\u044f \u043f\u0435\u0447\u0430\u0442\u044c<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Approved dosage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Commercial quotation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Purchase order<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Production batch<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Package label<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Batch-specific quality documentation where applicable<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-wd-title title wd-3112e202\">Verify the first commercial batch<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-721a5ec1\">Repeat the critical incoming laboratory checks before the first bulk shipment is released into unrestricted production.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-d1d167e5\">This step is especially important when changing suppliers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-wd-title title wd-57474c28\">Reactive Printing Grade-Matching Example<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-45a54c14\">Consider a cotton printing mill using a sodium alginate grade successfully in flat-screen reactive printing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-wd-title title wd-769c9e3c\">The wrong approach<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-3e92ce38\">Ask a new supplier only for the same viscosity and replace the current alginate at the same dosage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-wd-title title wd-bbfc73f8\">The better approach<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Record the current alginate grade and viscosity method.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prepare reference and candidate at identical concentration.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Compare hydration, viscosity, rheology and filtration.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prepare the actual reactive color paste.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Print the same cotton fabric.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Compare screen passage and definition.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complete fixation and wash-off.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Optimize candidate dosage.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Run a controlled production trial.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-cde3a0ad\">This provides much stronger evidence of equivalence than matching the viscosity number alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-wd-title title wd-f4d10014\">Disperse Printing Grade-Matching Example<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-2fcdecab\">For polyester disperse printing, the candidate may be a CMS or another application-specific thickener.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-wd-title title wd-3881265a\">Important comparison areas include<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Stock-paste stability<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Disperse color compatibility<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Filtration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Screen passage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Transfer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Solid-area uniformity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Thermal fixation performance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Final polyester surface quality<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-606883a6\">The product with the closest laboratory viscosity is not necessarily the product that performs most similarly on polyester.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-wd-title title wd-95e47526\">Pigment Printing Grade-Matching Example<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-0a1eb7b9\">Pigment printing requires the thickener to operate with the pigment dispersion and binder system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-wd-title title wd-9de65418\">\u0421\u0440\u0430\u0432\u043d\u0438\u0442\u044c<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u0420\u0435\u043e\u043b\u043e\u0433\u0438\u044f<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Binder compatibility<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Electrolyte response<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u0421\u0442\u0430\u0431\u0438\u043b\u044c\u043d\u043e\u0441\u0442\u044c \u043f\u0430\u0441\u0442\u044b<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Print definition<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Curing behavior<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dry and wet rubbing performance where required<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u0422\u043a\u0430\u043d\u0435\u0432\u0430\u044f \u0440\u0443\u0447\u043a\u0430<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-02072bbf\">A candidate that matches the viscosity but interacts poorly with the binder is not a successful replacement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-wd-title title wd-6405a11e\">Digital Printing Grade-Matching Example<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-1d6e7b0f\">Digital textile printing requires a different comparison because the pretreatment is evaluated on the fabric side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-wd-title title wd-7714e99e\">Match the ink route first<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-dcaa76c6\">Determine whether the system uses reactive, disperse or pigment ink.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-wd-title title wd-2128763d\">Then compare pretreatment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u041f\u043e\u0434\u0433\u043e\u0442\u043e\u0432\u043a\u0430<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Viscosity where relevant<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Filtration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>pH<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fabric pickup<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Drying behavior<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u041c\u0438\u0433\u0440\u0430\u0446\u0438\u044f \u0447\u0435\u0440\u043d\u0438\u043b<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fine-line definition<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-wd-title title wd-9dec195b\">Use the same printer and ink<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-ad3cfc1d\">Changing the ink or printer settings during the same comparison makes it difficult to isolate the effect of the candidate pretreatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-23b0d19f\">Final evaluation should occur after the appropriate fixation, curing and washing route.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-wd-title title wd-fc94746b\">Flat-Screen vs Rotary-Screen Matching<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-705a1409\">A grade that performs well on one screen-printing technology should not automatically be assumed to behave identically on another.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-wd-title title wd-929c25bd\">Flat-screen printing emphasizes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Squeegee transfer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Screen passage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pattern definition<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Penetration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Repeat consistency<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-wd-title title wd-c130aa4f\">Rotary-screen printing emphasizes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Continuous circulation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pumping<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Practical filtration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shear behavior<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Long-run stability<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-ef78b7db\">Equipment should therefore be included in the grade-matching specification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-wd-title title wd-a1117bac\">Troubleshooting a Poor Grade Match<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Observed Problem<\/th><th>Possible Cause<\/th><th>What to Check<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Candidate viscosity is lower<\/td><td>Different efficiency or incomplete hydration<\/td><td>Concentration, mixing, hydration and test method<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Viscosity matches but edges bleed<\/td><td>Different rheological recovery<\/td><td>Shear behavior, fabric absorbency and dosage<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Viscosity matches but screen passage is poor<\/td><td>Filtration or flow difference<\/td><td>Residue, hydration, rheology and screen condition<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Stock paste matches but color paste changes<\/td><td>Chemical incompatibility<\/td><td>Dye, salt, alkali, binder or auxiliary interaction<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Fine lines break<\/td><td>Poor transfer or excessive resistance<\/td><td>Rheology, viscosity, screen and pressure<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Lab test passes but production fails<\/td><td>Scale-up difference<\/td><td>Batch size, mixer, circulation and holding time<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Candidate needs much higher dosage<\/td><td>Different thickening efficiency<\/td><td>Optimized concentration and total cost in use<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Bulk batch differs from sample<\/td><td>Sample-to-bulk or QC issue<\/td><td>Grade identity, COA, retained sample and test method<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-03b1e64f\">Troubleshooting should always consider fabric, machine, formulation and post-treatment as well as the thickener itself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-wd-title title wd-95431e58\">Commercial Cost Comparison<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-1df5873a\">Once the candidate has achieved acceptable technical performance, compare the commercial economics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-wd-title title wd-5d0e4706\">Delivered product cost<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-7b4fdfa4\">Compare prices using the same quantity, packing, destination and trade term.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-wd-title title wd-947c6180\">Effective dosage<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-f623249a\">Use the optimized production dosage rather than equal kilograms of two different grades.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-wd-title title wd-d7c70b18\">Preparation cost<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-8519c59d\">Consider hydration, mixing, filtration and labor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-wd-title title wd-5fac50ff\">Machine efficiency<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-4eb3370c\">Include screen cleaning, downtime, printing speed and production interruptions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-wd-title title wd-4e11bd7e\">Quality cost<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-a4c5178d\">Include rejected fabric, reprinting and additional post-treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-bf8178c7\">The most economical matched grade is therefore not necessarily the product with the lowest price per kilogram.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-wd-title title wd-273f41f9\">What Information to Send Your Supplier<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-bf24cd9c\">Providing complete application information significantly improves the accuracy of a grade-matching recommendation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-wd-title title wd-5b9e6830\">Current product<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Manufacturer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Commercial grade<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Product family<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>TDS<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Recent COA where available<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Physical sample<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-wd-title title wd-ff0fc66c\">Laboratory method<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u0412\u044f\u0437\u043a\u043e\u0441\u0442\u044c<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u041a\u043e\u043d\u0446\u0435\u043d\u0442\u0440\u0430\u0446\u0438\u044f<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u0412\u043e\u0434\u0430<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mixing procedure<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u0412\u0440\u0435\u043c\u044f \u0433\u0438\u0434\u0440\u0430\u0442\u0430\u0446\u0438\u0438<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Temperature<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Instrument<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Spindle and speed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-wd-title title wd-d1ed0320\">Printing process<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Reactive, disperse, pigment or digital<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fabric composition<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Flat screen, rotary screen or digital equipment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Current 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