Discharge
Discharge inks are used on dark colored fabrics. Discharge ink removes the dye from the fabric where it is printed, leaving the natural colors of the fibers behind. This ink can also be dyed to produce a bright white or colored print. Discharge results will vary slightly based on brand and style of garment and may even vary within the same lot. This type of ink can only be used on 100% cotton garments, although interesting but inconsistent vintage looks can be achieved when used on cotton-poly blends. As the discharge ink removes the dye from the fabric instead of printing ink on top of it, there is no feeling to this type of print at all, however this effect is only felt after the garment is washed for the first time to remove the discharge agent.
