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Photopolymer Screen Printing Emulsion

Photopolymer emulsions (SBQ emulsions) are pre-sensitized for fast exposure and easy use. They are the most commonly used emulsions in screen printing, especially for plastisol printing and LED exposure systems.

These emulsions provide excellent detail for fine lines and halftones while improving production efficiency. A reliable choice for small to medium print shops looking for consistent results without mixing. Photopolymer emulsions are widely used in garment screen printing due to their fast exposure times and ability to produce consistent, high-detail stencils.


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Chromaline 10-Step Exposure Guide for screen printing exposure testing
Price: $14.95
Availability: Stock
Chromaline Item #: 2810SEG -

    The Chromaline 10-Step Exposure Guide is a compact exposure testing tool designed to help screen printers establish accurate exposure times for emulsion-coated screens. By exposing the guide alongside your artwork, you can evaluate exposure results and fine-tune your process for improved stencil quality and consistent print performance. Proper exposure is essential for producing durable stencils with sharp image detail and reliable reclaimability. The 10-step guide provides a simple and...

    Exposure Calculator for screen printing emulsion exposure testing
    Price: $75.00
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    Chromaline Item #: 28CEC -

      The Chromaline Exposure Calculator is an essential screen printing tool designed to help printers determine the correct exposure time for emulsion-coated screens. Suitable for both beginners and experienced screen makers, this easy-to-use calculator combines three quality checks into one convenient tool, allowing you to determine proper exposure time, evaluate print quality, and verify halftone reproduction before production begins. Proper exposure is one of the most important steps in...

      Blue Works Pure Photopolymer Screen Printing Emulsion Gallon
      Reg: $59.95
      Sale: $47.96
      Availability: Stock
      Atlas Screen Supply Company Item #: ECONOPBW5 -

        Blue Works™ Pure Photopolymer Emulsion is a ready-to-use pure photopolymer screen printing emulsion formulated for use with plastisol screen printing inks. It features 47% high solids, fast exposure, fast drying, superior mesh bridging, very easy reclaimability, and is ideal for screen printing shops with humid environments. Blue Works™ requires no mixing before use and has a blue appearance. The 47% high solids formulation helps produce more screens per gallon, resulting in a lower cost per...

        Blue Works Pure Photopolymer Screen Printing Emulsion Quart
        Reg: $27.25
        Sale: $21.80
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        Atlas Screen Supply Company Item #: ECONOPBW2 -

          Blue Works™ Pure Photopolymer Emulsion is a ready-to-use pure photopolymer screen printing emulsion formulated for use with plastisol screen printing inks. It features 47% high solids, fast exposure, fast drying, superior mesh bridging, very easy reclaimability, and is ideal for screen printing shops with humid environments. Blue Works™ requires no mixing before use and has a blue appearance. The 47% high solids formulation helps produce more screens per gallon, resulting in a lower cost per...

          EconoPRO OrangeWorks Pure Photopolymer Emulsion Gallon
          Reg: $59.95
          Sale: $47.96
          Availability: Stock
          Atlas Screen Supply Company Item #: ECONOPOW5 -

            Orange Works™ Pure Photopolymer Emulsion is a ready-to-use pure photopolymer screen printing emulsion formulated for use with plastisol screen printing inks. It features 47% high solids, fast exposure, fast drying, superior mesh bridging, very easy reclaimability, and is ideal for screen printing shops with humid environments. Orange Works™ requires no mixing before use and has an orange appearance. The 47% high solids formulation helps produce more screens per gallon, resulting in a...

            Orange Works Pure Photopolymer Screen Printing Emulsion Quart
            Reg: $27.25
            Sale: $21.80
            Availability: Stock
            Atlas Screen Supply Company Item #: ECONOPOW2 -

              Orange Works™ Pure Photopolymer Emulsion is a ready-to-use pure photopolymer screen printing emulsion formulated for use with plastisol screen printing inks. It features 47% high solids, fast exposure, fast drying, superior mesh bridging, very easy reclaimability, and is ideal for screen printing shops with humid environments. Orange Works™ requires no mixing before use and has an orange appearance. The 47% high solids formulation helps produce more screens per gallon, resulting in a...

              ChromaBlue Emulsion Pure Photopolymer Screen Printing Emulsion Quart
              MSRP:  $33.17
              Price: $32.14
              Availability: Stock
              Chromaline Item #: 28CBE2 -

                Chromaline ChromaBlue Emulsion is a premium ready-to-use pure photopolymer screen printing emulsion developed for textile printers who want fast screen production and exceptional stencil performance. Formulated specifically for plastisol inks and silicone inks, ChromaBlue eliminates the need for diazo mixing while providing extremely fast exposure and drying times that help improve productivity in busy screen rooms. Its blue color offers excellent stencil visibility for inspection and...

                Chromaline ChromaBlue pure photopolymer screen printing emulsion gallon
                MSRP:  $109.58
                Price: $79.00
                Availability: Stock
                Chromaline Item #: 28CBE5 -

                  Chromaline ChromaBlue Emulsion is a premium ready-to-use pure photopolymer screen printing emulsion engineered for textile printers seeking faster screen turnaround without sacrificing stencil quality. Designed specifically for plastisol inks and silicone inks, ChromaBlue requires no diazo mixing and delivers exceptionally fast exposure and drying times to help improve productivity in demanding screen printing environments. Its blue color provides excellent stencil visibility for inspection...

                  ChromaLime pure photopolymer screen printing emulsion gallon
                  MSRP:  $110.82
                  Price: $79.00
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                  Chromaline Item #: 28CLE5 -

                    ChromaLime® Pure Photopolymer Emulsion is a lime green ready-to-use pure photopolymer screen printing emulsion formulated for use with plastisol inks and UV inks. Optimized for UV LED and traditional UV exposure systems, it features very fast exposure, improved resolution and definition, optimal translucency for easy registration, and excellent reclaimability. ChromaLime® is designed to eliminate or greatly reduce sticking to inkjet films, remains non-tacky in high humidity conditions, and...

                    ChromaLime pure photopolymer screen printing emulsion quart
                    MSRP:  $33.83
                    Price: $32.14
                    Availability: Stock
                    Chromaline Item #: 28CLE2 -

                      ChromaLime® Pure Photopolymer Emulsion is a lime green ready-to-use pure photopolymer screen printing emulsion formulated for use with plastisol inks and UV inks. Optimized for UV LED and traditional UV exposure systems, it features very fast exposure, improved resolution and definition, optimal translucency for easy registration, and excellent reclaimability. ChromaLime® is designed to eliminate or greatly reduce sticking to inkjet films, remains non-tacky in high humidity conditions, and...

                      Chromaline CT-R Red photopolymer screen printing emulsion gallon
                      MSRP:  $107.42
                      Price: $79.00
                      Availability: Stock
                      Chromaline Item #: 28CTECHR5 -

                        Chromaline CT-R Red Emulsion is a premium ready-to-use pure photopolymer screen printing emulsion developed specifically for textile printers seeking faster screen turnaround without sacrificing stencil quality. Designed for use with plastisol inks, CT-R eliminates the need for diazo mixing while providing exceptionally fast exposure and drying times that help maximize productivity in busy screen rooms. Its distinctive red color also provides excellent image visibility, especially on...

                        Chromaline CT-R Red photopolymer screen printing emulsion quart
                        MSRP:  $33.17
                        Price: $31.51
                        Availability: Stock
                        Chromaline Item #: 28CTECHR2 -

                          Chromaline CT-R Red Emulsion is a premium ready-to-use pure photopolymer screen printing emulsion engineered for textile printers looking to maximize efficiency while maintaining exceptional stencil quality. Designed specifically for plastisol ink applications, CT-R requires no diazo mixing and delivers rapid exposure and drying times that help streamline screen production. Its bright red color offers excellent contrast on white mesh, making stencil inspection and registration easier...

                          Hydro-X Blue Water-Resistant Hybrid Photopolymer Screen Printing Emulsion Gallon
                          MSRP:  $77.76
                          Price: $73.87
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                          Chromaline Item #: 28HYDROX5 -

                            Hydro-X (BLUE) is a water-resistant hybrid photopolymer screen printing emulsion formulated for use with plastisol inks, water-based inks, and discharge inks. Optimized for LED exposure systems, Hydro-X delivers very fast exposure, increased durability, and excellent resistance to humid environments. Its ready-to-use formula does not require diazo addition, helping simplify screen preparation while delivering dependable stencil performance. The preferred coating method is 1x1. Hydro-X...

                            Hydro-X Blue Water-Resistant Hybrid Photopolymer Screen Printing Emulsion Quart
                            MSRP:  $38.33
                            Price: $36.41
                            Availability: Stock
                            Chromaline Item #: 28HYDROX2 -

                              Hydro-X (BLUE) is a water-resistant hybrid photopolymer screen printing emulsion formulated for use with plastisol inks, water-based inks, and discharge inks. Optimized for LED exposure systems, Hydro-X delivers very fast exposure, increased durability, and excellent resistance to humid environments. Its ready-to-use formula does not require diazo addition, helping simplify screen preparation while delivering dependable stencil performance. The preferred coating method is 1x1. Hydro-X...

                              Hydro-X Red Water-resistant photopolymer screen printing Emulsion Gallon
                              MSRP:  $77.76
                              Price: $73.87
                              Availability: Stock
                              Chromaline Item #: 28HYDROXR5 -

                                Hydro-X (RED) is a premium water-resistant photopolymer screen printing emulsion featuring dual-cure technology in a ready-to-use formula. Compatible with plastisol inks, water-based inks, and discharge inks, Hydro-X (RED) delivers outstanding water resistance, improved crosslinking, superior stencil durability, sharp image detail, and very fast exposure. The preferred coating method is 1x1, and the emulsion is optimized for LED exposure systems. Hydro-X (RED) has a red appearance, 46% solids,...

                                Hydro-X Red Water-Resistant Photopolymer Screen Printing Emulsion Quart
                                MSRP:  $38.33
                                Price: $36.41
                                Availability: Stock
                                Chromaline Item #: 28HYDROXR2 -

                                  Hydro-X (RED) is a premium water-resistant photopolymer screen printing emulsion featuring dual-cure technology in a ready-to-use formula. Compatible with plastisol inks, water-based inks, and discharge inks, Hydro-X (RED) delivers outstanding water resistance, improved crosslinking, superior stencil durability, sharp image detail, and very fast exposure. The preferred coating method is 1x1, and the emulsion is optimized for LED exposure systems. Hydro-X (RED) has a red appearance, 46% solids,...

                                  Polycol Crossover Emulsion - gallon
                                  MSRP:  $84.20
                                  Price: $79.99
                                  Availability: Stock
                                  Kiwo Item #: 37CROSSOV5 -

                                    POLYCOL® CROSSOVER is a medium-high viscosity, pre-sensitized SBQ-photopolymer screen printing emulsion formulated for printing with plastisol, UV-curable, and mild solvent-based ink systems. It provides excellent resolution, very good mesh bridging, and great exposure latitude, making it suitable for fine detail and 4-color process printing. POLYCOL® CROSSOVER also develops quickly and easily, offers good coating ability on all common mesh counts used for garment printing, and has an exposure...

                                    Polycol Crossover Emulsion - quart
                                    MSRP:  $28.11
                                    Price: $26.70
                                    Availability: Stock
                                    Kiwo Item #: 37CROSSOV2 -

                                      POLYCOL® CROSSOVER is a medium-high viscosity, pre-sensitized SBQ-photopolymer screen printing emulsion formulated for printing with plastisol, UV-curable, and mild solvent-based ink systems. It provides excellent resolution, very good mesh bridging, and great exposure latitude, making it suitable for fine detail and 4-color process printing. POLYCOL® CROSSOVER also develops quickly and easily, offers good coating ability on all common mesh counts used for garment printing, and has an exposure...

                                      Ulano QX-7 SBQ Dual-Cure Direct Emulsion Gallon
                                      MSRP:  $89.51
                                      Price: $85.03
                                      Availability: Stock
                                      Ulano Item #: 36QX75 -

                                        QX-7 SBQ Dual-Cure Emulsion Gallon is a universal screen printing emulsion designed by Ulano to provide excellent resolution for industrial graphics and electronics printing, including PCB and conductive trace applications. QX-7 is compatible with UV inks, virtually all solvent-based inks, and some water-based graphic inks, providing broad ink compatibility for industrial screen printing applications. QX-7 is formulated for sensitivity to UV and near-UV-visible blue light and is ideal for...

                                        QX-7 SBQ Dual-Cure Industrial Screen Printing Emulsion Quart
                                        MSRP:  $28.88
                                        Price: $27.44
                                        Availability: Stock
                                        Ulano Item #: 36QX72 -

                                          QX-7 SBQ Dual-Cure Emulsion Quart is a universal screen printing emulsion formulated by Ulano for excellent resolution in industrial graphics and electronics printing applications, including PCB and conductive trace printing. QX-7 is compatible with UV inks, virtually all solvent-based inks, and some water-based graphic inks, providing broad ink compatibility for demanding industrial screen printing applications. Designed for sensitivity to UV and near-UV-visible blue light, QX-7 is ideal...

                                          Ulano Trifecta SBQ Dual Cure Textile Screen Printing Emulsion Gallon
                                          MSRP:  $77.62
                                          Price: $73.74
                                          Availability: Stock
                                          Ulano Item #: 36TRIFEC5 -

                                            Ulano Trifecta SBQ Dual Cure Emulsion Gallon is a ready-to-use, ultra-fast exposing SBQ dual cure direct emulsion designed for imprinted sportswear printing with water-based inks, discharge inks, and plastisol inks, including post-phthalate formulations. This durable, violet-colored emulsion offers high humidity resistance, excellent solvent resistance, easy washout, and easy reclaiming. Properly prepared Trifecta stencils do not require sensitizers or hardeners to withstand aggressive textile...

                                            Ulano Trifecta SBQ Dual Cure Textile Screen Printing Emulsion Quart
                                            MSRP:  $33.75
                                            Price: $32.06
                                            Availability: Stock
                                            Ulano Item #: 36TRIFEC2 -

                                              Ulano Trifecta SBQ Dual Cure Emulsion Quart is a ready-to-use, ultra-fast exposing SBQ dual cure direct emulsion for imprinted sportswear printing with water-based inks, discharge inks, and plastisol inks, including post-phthalate formulations. Its durable, violet-colored formula provides high humidity resistance, excellent solvent resistance, easy washout, and easy reclaiming. Properly prepared Trifecta stencils do not require sensitizers or hardeners to withstand aggressive textile inks...

                                              Ulano Orange SBQ Photopolymer Emulsion – Gallon
                                              MSRP:  $73.19
                                              Price: $69.53
                                              Availability: Stock
                                              Ulano Item #: 36ORAN5 -

                                                Ulano Orange Emulsion Gallon is a ready-to-use SBQ photopolymer direct emulsion formulated for imprinted sportswear screen printing. Designed for efficient stencil production, Ulano Orange combines ultra-fast exposure with high solids content and high viscosity for controlled coating, fast drying, and strong stencil performance. Its distinctive orange color functions as a high-contrast masking color that helps reduce light scattering and preserve stencil resolution. Light scattering is a major...

                                                Ulano Orange SBQ Photopolymer Textile Screen Printing Emulsion Quart
                                                MSRP:  $25.51
                                                Price: $24.23
                                                Availability: Stock
                                                Ulano Item #: 36ORAN2 -

                                                  Ulano Orange Emulsion Quart is a ready-to-use SBQ photopolymer direct emulsion formulated for imprinted sportswear screen printing. Designed for fast and efficient stencil making, Ulano Orange combines ultra-fast exposure with a high solids content and high viscosity for controlled coating, fast drying, and dependable stencil production. Its distinctive orange color also functions as a high-contrast masking color that helps improve stencil resolution. The orange masking color reduces light...

                                                  Learn More About Photopolymer Emulsion

                                                  When to Use Photopolymer Emulsion

                                                  Photopolymer emulsions are best suited for:

                                                  • plastisol ink printing
                                                  • LED exposure systems
                                                  • high detail artwork and halftones
                                                  • shops looking for fast exposure and easy workflow

                                                  They are less forgiving than dual cure emulsions, so proper exposure control is important for consistent results.

                                                  Photopolymer vs Dual Cure Emulsion

                                                  Photopolymer emulsions expose faster and are easier to use since they require no mixing. However, they have a narrower exposure latitude.

                                                  Dual cure emulsions expose more slowly but provide greater forgiveness and can handle a wider range of ink systems, including water-based and discharge inks. Dual cure emulsions are often preferred for water-based and discharge printing where additional durability is required.

                                                  Choosing between the two depends on your exposure setup, ink type, and production needs.

                                                  For more options see our full selection of screen printing emulsions. Selecting the proper size scoop coater is essential for proper coating.

                                                  Not sure which emulsion is right? See our Screen Printing Emulsion Guide for a full breakdown.