Discharge ink is a type of ink that is used in screen printing to create a "soft-hand" print on dark-colored fabrics.

It works by removing the dye from the fabric, rather than adding color on top of it. This results in a print that feels like part of the fabric and does not have the plastic-like feel of traditional screen printing inks.

The basic process of discharge printing involves applying a discharge paste to the fabric, which contains a reducing agent that reacts with the dye in the fabric to remove the color.

The ink is then printed over the top of the discharged area, revealing the natural color of the fabric beneath.

Discharge ink has several advantages over other types of inks:

It creates a soft, natural feel on the fabric:

Discharge ink removes the dye from the fabric, resulting in a print that feels like part of the fabric and does not have the plastic-like feel of traditional screen printing inks.

It is suitable for dark-colored fabrics:

Discharge ink is particularly effective on dark-colored fabrics, as it allows the natural color of the fabric to show through the print.

It is versatile:

Discharge ink can be used on a wide variety of fabrics and surfaces, including cotton, linen, and other natural fibers.

It is cost-effective:

Discharge inks are generally more cost-effective than using other types of print onto garments and textiles. For instance discharge is cheaper than DTG.