{"product_id":"opti-drive-water-based-low-cure-additive-reduce-curing-temperatures-for-heat-sensitive-fabrics","title":"OPTI – Drive Water-Based Low Cure Additive – Reduce Curing Temperatures for Heat-Sensitive Fabrics","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"152\" data-end=\"610\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"156\" data-end=\"220\"\u003eTotal Ink Solutions® Opti-Drive Water-Based Low Cure Additive\u003c\/strong\u003e is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"226\" data-end=\"252\"\u003egame-changing catalyst\u003c\/strong\u003e designed to \u003cstrong data-start=\"265\" data-end=\"317\"\u003elower the curing temperature of water-based inks\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it easier to print on \u003cstrong data-start=\"348\" data-end=\"432\"\u003eheat-sensitive fabrics like polyester, tri-blends, and other specialty materials\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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