Natural guar gum thickeners for reactive, vat, and discharge textile printing. Delivers consistent paste viscosity, excellent penetration into fabric, and high colour yield with easy washability after printing.
Multiple grades available to match viscosity requirements from light outline prints to heavy paste block printing.
| Product Name | Code | Grade | Viscosity (1% sol.) | Mesh Size | Moisture % | Application | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guar Gum GG-200 | ABTEX GG-200 | Fine | 3000–4000 cps | 200 mesh | ≤12% | Fine screen printing | Natural |
| Guar Gum GG-300 | ABTEX GG-300 | Medium | 4000–5500 cps | 200 mesh | ≤12% | General screen printing | Natural |
| Guar Gum GG-400 | ABTEX GG-400 | Heavy | 5500–7000 cps | 150 mesh | ≤12% | Block & rotary printing | Natural |
| Modified Guar MGG-1 | ABTEX MGG-1 | Modified | 2000–3000 cps | 200 mesh | ≤10% | Reactive discharge | Modified |
| Modified Guar MGG-2 | ABTEX MGG-2 | Modified | 4000–5000 cps | 200 mesh | ≤10% | Vat printing | Modified |
| Guar Gum Powder GGP | ABTEX GGP | Powder | As prepared | 300 mesh | ≤10% | Self-preparation | Natural |
Guar gum is the preferred natural thickener for reactive and vat printing due to its excellent dye compatibility and washability.