There are a few reasons why a heat transfer might not adhere to a garment uniformly. Here is Chris Pluck with a practical checklist, recently published in Printwear: In order to troubleshoot this type of issue, there are several factors to consider. This type of adhesion problem could be associated with one or more of the …
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Heat transfers are printed on specially prepared transfer substrate paper and films. Find out more from this article by Chris Pluck, recently published in Printwear: There are three standard types of transfer substrate paper and/or polyester transparent films that are used with inks to create transfers. Depending on the type of paper/film used, the transfer created …
Here’s a new article by Chris Pluck, recently published in the May 2016 edition of Impressions Magazine, on how today’s heat transfers add value for apparel decorators: It only takes one visit to a retail clothing store to see the numerous varied clothing items available for purchase that have a printed image located somewhere on each …
Ever wonder if the moisture content in apparel reduces the ability for ink to adhere to the garment during the pressing process? Readers from Printwear were wondering the same thing, so here is Chris Pluck’s published response: Yes, the garment’s moisture makes a difference. When applying heat transfers with a heat press, the garment’s moisture can impede …
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How can I make my favorite garments decorated with transfers look new again after years of washing? Here’s a simple tip from Chris Pluck which was recently published in Printwear: You can do this by heat pressing a sheet of Teflon, gloss surface paper, or metal cooking foil over the entire transfer image. After cold-peel removing …
Sublimation has been around for a long time, yet many are unclear what exactly it is and how sublimation is achieved. In this brief article recently published in Printwear, Chris Pluck takes us through the basics: Sublimation is the transition of a substance from a solid, directly to a gaseous form without going through a liquid …
Here’s a quick tip, recently published in Printwear, from Chris Pluck on how best to print heat transfers: Use 100 percent fluorescent inks (red and yellow) to make the transfer-process inks look more vibrant and “pop” with color. Or, blend these fluorescents 50/50 with standard process ink to enhance process-color brightness and vibrancy. To enhance the stretch and …
Insta has unveiled its newest addition to their heat press portfolio, Model 1020 large format oversized heat press. This new model features a large 39.4″ x 47.2″ (1 m x 1.2 m) upper platen as well as an automatic reciprocating dual tray system, thus practically doubling production output. In addition, Model 1020 features two air cylinders which produce even …
Insta Graphic Systems proudly announces that it has just received a AATCC pass certification for 50 wash cycles for Industrial Laundering with its new InstaGrip™ Heat Transfer product which has been especially formulated for Industrial Work Wear. Insta recognized that many customers requiring a industrial / durable wash transfer had nothing to offer their customers …
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