TRANSFER PRINTING INDEX WHAT IS A TRANSFER SET WHY AND WHEN CHOOSING A TRANSFER PRINTING TRANSFER PREPARATION EXAMPLES OF TRANSFERS FAQ

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1 PRINTING

2 PRINTING INDEX WHAT IS A SET WHY AND WHEN CHOOSING A PRINTING PREPARATION EXAMPLES OF S FAQ HOT TO SELECT THE MOST SUITABLE

3 PRINTING WHAT IS A SET A transfer set is a succession of ink layers, chemically similar or different, that are first applied on a substrate and then transferred through heat onto a fabric.

4 PRINTING WHY AND WHEN CHOOSING A PRINTING In case a design has to be applied on different types of substrates In case a design has to be repeated in different times and in a limited quantity It allows to get a definition which is really close to the graphic printing one It helps optimizing stocks of ready made garments It allows to make decorations where direct printing cannot be done

5 PRINTING PREPARATION SUBSTRATES COMPOSITION PRINTING CONDITIONS CLASSIFICATION 5

6 PRINTING PREPARATION SUBSTRATES The substrates on which to create the transfer are: SILICONE PAPER POLYESTER

7 PRINTING PREPARATION SUBSTRATES The substrate should have the following features: High stability to heat High stability to the inks beig used High release capacity The Transfer must not be damaged during the release

8 PRINTING PREPARATION 5 ADHESIVE 4 ANTI-BLEEDING BARRIER 3 COMPOSITION It assures adhesion between fabric and transfer It protects the transfer design from possible colour migration of synthetic fabrics PAPER or POLYESTERE BACKGROUND WHITE 2 GRAPHIC 1 PROTECTION LAYER It grants opacity onto dark substrates Colours which compose the design (specular image) Transparent layer for a higher fastness

9 PRINTING PREPARATION PRINTING The printing method for transfers is wet on dry: each ink layer needs to be dried before the application of the successive one The squeegee should always have a correct hardness in relation to the required effect: HARD high DEFINITION low DEPOSIT SOFT low DEFINITION high DEPOSIT The screen should have a correct out of contact to achieve right printability and definition

10 PRINTING PREPARATION CONDITIONS The Transfer onto fabric occurs by means of heat and pressure The Transfer adhesive melts and penetrates into the fabric; once cold, it turns back solid and physically binds to the fabric Transfer conditions are the following: TEMPERATURE TIME PRESSURE

11 PRINTING PREPARATION CLASSIFICATION WITH PLASTISOL INKS 5 WITH WATER-BASED INKS WITH SOLVENT-BASED INKS FOR SPECIAL EFFECTS

12 PRINTING CLASSIFICATION TRADITIONAL PLASTISOL WITH PLASTISOL INKS HOT SPLIT OFF SET

13 PRINTING CLASSIFICATION FOR WORKING CLOTHES WITH WATER-BASED INKS FOR ELASTIC FABRICS FOR SPORTSWEAR

14 PRINTING CLASSIFICATION GRAPHIC WITH SOLVENT-BASED INKS FOR NYLON FABRICS

15 PRINTING CLASSIFICATION FOR SPECIAL EFFECTS GLITTER PUFF

16 PRINTING WITH PLASTISOL INKS TRADITIONAL PLASTISOL ADHESIVE TEXIPLAST TRASPARENTE PF [32-34] CONDITIONS TEMPERATURE: 180 C TIME: 12 SECONDS BACKGROUND WHITE TEXIPLAST 7000 WHITE SUPER BRIGHT [34-55] PRESSURE: 4 bar SILICONE PAPER GRAPHIC TEXIPLAST 7000 MS o TEXIPLAST 7000 OP (COLOURS) [34-120] PEEL OFF: COLD SUBSTRATE INK SCREEN (Th/cm) DRYING

17 PRINTING WITH PLASTISOL INKS HOT SPLIT ADHESIVE TEXIPLAST TRASPARENTE PF [32-34] CONDITIONS TEMPERATURE: 180 C BACKGROUND WHITE TEXIPLAST 7000 WHITE SUPER BRIGHT [34-55] TIME: 10 SECONDS PRESSURE: 4 bar SILICONE PAPER HOT SPLIT GRAPHIC TEXIPLAST 7000 MS o TEXIPLAST 7000 OP (COLOURS) [34-120] PEEL OFF: HOT SUBSTRATE INK SCREEN (Th/cm) DRYING

18 PRINTING WITH PLASTISOL INKS OFF SET ADHESIVE TEXIPLAST 7000 LYTHO BIANCO [32-34] CONDITIONS TEMPERATURE: 180 C GRAPHIC OFF SET INKS TIME: 12 SECONDS PRESSURE: 4 bar SILICONE PAPER PROTECTIVE LAYER TEXYLON TRASPARENTE [43-90] PEEL OFF: COLD SUBSTRATE INK SCREEN (Th/cm) DRYING

19 PRINTING WITH WATER-BASED INKS FOR WORKING CLOTHES ADHESIVE TEXIFLOCK AR [32-34] [ C] 90 /60 CONDITIONS BACKGROUND WHITE TEXILAC BIANCO LUCIDO [32-43] TEMPERATURE: 180 C GRAPHIC TEXILAC TRASP. LUCIDO +5% TEXILAC COLORANTI or ECOTEX P PIGMENTI [43-90] TIME: 15 SECONDS PRESSURE: 4 bar SILICONE PAPER or POLYESTER PROTECTIVE LAYER TEXILAC TRASPARENTE LUCIDO [90-100] PEEL OFF: COLD SUBSTRATE INK SCREEN (Th/cm) DRYING

20 PRINTING WITH WATER-BASED INKS FOR ELASTIC FABRICS CONDITIONS ADHESIVE TEXIFLOCK E-FF [32-34] TEMPERATURE: 180 C TIME: 15 SECONDS BACKGROUND WHITE TEXILAC E-LF EXTRA WHITE [34-55] PRESSURE: 4 bar POLYESTER GRAPHIC TEXILAC E-LF BASE or TRASP. + 5% TEXILAC COLORANTI or ECOTEX P PIGMENTI [34-90] PEEL OFF: COLD SUBSTRATE INK SCREEN (Th/cm) DRYING

21 PRINTING WITH WATER-BASED INKS FOR SPORTSWEAR ADHESIVE TEXIFLOCK E-FF [32-34] [ C] 90 /60 CONDITIONS ANTI-BLEEDING BARRIER AQUA WHITE +30% ARGENTO NO LEAFING [32-55] [ C] TEMPERATURE: 180 C BACKGROUND WHITE AQUA WHITE [34-55] [ C] 90 / 60 TIME: 15 SECONDS PRESSURE: 4 bar POLYESTER GRAPHIC AQUA BASE or TRASPARENT + 5% TEXILAC COLORANTI or ECOTEX P PIGMENTI [34-90] PEEL OFF: COLD SUBSTRATE INK SCREEN (Th/cm) DRYING

22 PRINTING WITH SOLVENT-BASED INKS GRAPHIC ADHESIVE TEXIPLAST TRASPARENTE PF [32-34] [ C] 90 /60 CONDITIONS BACKGROUND WHITE TEXIPLAST 7000 WHITE SUPER BRIGHT [43-55] [ C] TEMPERATURE: 180 C TIME: 15 SECONDS GRAPHIC VINILFLAT (COLOURS) [77-120] [ C] PRESSURE: 4 bar SILICONE PAPER PROTECTIVE LAYER VINILFLAT TRASPARENTE [90-100] [ C] PEEL OFF: COLD SUBSTRATE INK SCREEN (Th/cm) DRYING

23 PRINTING WITH SOLVENT-BASED INKS FOR NYLON FABRICS CONDITIONS ADHESIVE TEXYLON STICK [32-43] [ C] 90 /60 TEMPERATURE: 160 C TIME: 15 SECONDS GRAPHIC TEXYLON (COLOURS) [55-120] [ C] PRESSURE: 4 bar SILICONE PAPER PROTECTIVE LAYER TEXYLON TRASPARENTE [90-100] [ C] PEEL OFF: COLD SUBSTRATE INK SCREEN (Th/cm) DRYING

24 PRINTING FOR SPECIAL EFFECTS GLITTER ADHESIVE TEXIPLAST TRASPARENTE PF [32-34] CONDITIONS TEMPERATURE: 180 C TIME: 12 SECONDS GRAPHIC BACKGROUND TEXIPLAST GT TRASPARENTE + 20% GLITTERS [12-32] PRESSURE: 4 bar SILICONE PAPER GLOSS GRAPHIC DESIGN TEXIPLAST 7000 PROCESS 120 PEEL OFF: COLD SUBSTRATE INK SCREEN (Th/cm) DRYING

25 PRINTING FOR SPECIAL EFFECTS PUFF ADHESIVE TEXIPLAST TRASPARENTE PF [32-34] CONDITIONS TEMPERATURE: 180 C TIME: 10 SECONDE BACKGROUND WHITE TEXIPLAST 7000 WHITE SUPER BRIGHT + TEXIPLAST ADD. RIGONF. PF [34-43] PRESSURE: 4 bar SILICONE PAPER HOT SPLIT GRAPHIC TEXIPLAST 7000 MS or TEXIPLAST 7000 OP (COLOURS) [34-120] PEEL OFF: HOT SUBSTRATE INK SCREEN (Th/cm) DRYING

26 PRINTING FAQ REGISTER TROUBLES 1 2 THE PAPER MOVED DUE TO OVERHEATING Stabilize the paper before printing the 1 colour, by drying it in the same conditions to use for the other colours 3 Change type of paper THE PAPER IS NOT ENOUGH STABLE OR UNSUITABLE FOR THE INK BEING USED SCREEN MESH WITH INSUFFICIENT TENSION Use screens with tension between N/cm 4 PAPER CURLING - WATER-BASED PRINTING Stabilize the paper before printing. Or use transfer polyester?substrates, more suitable for water-based inks??

27 PRINTING FAQ DIFFICULTY 1 2 EXCESSIVE DRYING OF THE ADHESIVE Check drying conditions of the adhesive. Too high conditions can damage irreparably the adhesive UNSUITABLE CONDITIONS Pressure, time and temperature have to be appropriate. If pressure cannot be increased, transfer time has to be longer 3 UNCORRECT RELEASE Handle with care the piece before peeling off the transfer. In case the transfer foil tends to raise when the piece is taken from the heat press, image borders could come off from the piece?

28 PRINTING FAQ POOR WASH RESISTANCE?? 1 2 UNCORRECT COMPOSITION OF THE Print as first layer a transparent ink, which assures a higher mechanical wash resistance UNCORRECT FILM PREPARATION TO PRINT THE ADHESIVE Prepare the screen for the adhesive with a film which has a slightly larger dimension than the one of the design?

29 PRINTING HOW TO SELECT THE MOST SUITABLE WITH HIGH DEFINITION TheTransfer prepared with Vinilflat ( graphic transfer) is the one with the highest definition; excellent results can be achieved anyway with the Transfer prepared with Texylon (transfer for nylon fabrics) WITH SOLVENT-BASED INKS GRAPHIC FOR NYLON FABRICS

30 PRINTING HOW TO SELECT THE MOST SUITABLE WITH HIGH STABILITY IN THE SCREEN Transfer prepared with Texiplast does not present any drying of the ink on the screen WITH PLASTISOL INKS TRADITIONAL PLASTISOL HOT SPLIT

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