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Heat Transfer Application Instructions


Hot Peel: Opaque, Puff, Glitter, 4 Color Process
Set heat transfer machine at 375 F - 385 F at 45 lbs to 50 lbs psi
Place heat transfer in position printed side down
Lock heated head in printing position for 6 to 8 seconds
Release heating head & peel transfer immediately

Application may vary with the type of transfer, the condition and type of application machine, source of air pressure and atmospheric plant conditions.  Test the fabric for suitability to the printing, the printing process and launder prior to processing.


Puff Transfer
Print at 375 F – 385 F for 6-8 seconds
Remove paper immediately while garment is still on the heat transfer machine

Note: air machines pressure 45 to 50 lbs.  On manual increase pressure so you can feel the resistance when you go to close the machine.  Also store in a dark, dry, dust-free place at 70 f.

Application may vary with the type of transfer, the condition and type of application machine, source of air pressure and atmospheric plant conditions.  Test the fabric for suitability to the printing, the printing process and launder prior to processing.


Suede Puff Transfer
1. Print at 360 F - 365 F at 45-50 lbs pressure
2. Place heat transfer in position, printed side down
Locked heated head in printing position on for 4 to 6 seconds
Release heated head and peel transfer immediately

Note:  turn the garment inside out, wash in warm water.  Let the garment air dry or if using dryer, keep the garment inside out and dry on low of no heat setting.  Following these recommended washing instructions will result in longer lasting transfer.

Application may vary with the type of transfer, the condition and type of application machine, source of air pressure and atmospheric plant conditions.  Test the fabric for suitability to the printing, the printing process and launder prior to processing.


Propaque™
Print at 375 F  for  4-5 seconds
Remove paper immediately while garment is still on the heat transfer machine

Note: air machines pressure 45 to 50 lbs.  On manual increase pressure so you can feel the resistance when you go to close the machine.  Also store in a dark, dry, dust-free place at 70 F.

Wash warm water, turn garment inside out.  Non-chlorine bleach.  Dry warm setting garment inside out.  Do not iron over image.  Application may vary with the type and condition of application machine, source of air pressure and atmospheric plant conditions.  Test the fabric for suitability to the printing, the printing process.


Propaque Plus™
Print at 375 F - 380 F for 6-8 seconds
Remove paper immediately while garment is still on the heat transfer machine

Note: air machines pressure 45 to 50 lbs.  On manual increase pressure so you can feel the resistance when you go to close the machine.  Also store in a dark, dry, dust-free place at 70 f.

Wash warm water, turn garment inside out.  Non chlorine bleach.  Dry warm setting garment inside out.  Do not iron over image.  Application may vary with the type and condition of application machine, source of air pressure and atmospheric plant conditions.  Test the fabric for suitability to the printing, the printing process.


Rhine Stud™
Heavy garments- t-shirts, jersey, denim, fleece, etc.
Temperature 300-320 degrees (150-160 celcius)
Pressure heavy 50 lbs
Remove plastic backing from clear film.  Place transfer adhesive side down on the garment and press for 10-12 seconds, let cool for 3-5 minutes.  Remove clear film and reapply heat for additional 8-10 seconds.

Fine garments- silk, polysilk, lycra, etc.
Temperature 300 degrees
Pressure medium 40-45 lbs
Remove plastic backing from clear film.  Place transfer adhesive side down.  For delicate fabric insert a protection pad inside garment and transfer 8-10 seconds.  Let cool  3-5 minutes then remove clear film and reapply heat for an additional 6-8 seconds.

Application may vary with the type of transfer, the condition and type of application machine, source of air pressure and atmospheric plant conditions.  Test the fabric for suitability to the printing, the printing process and launder prior to processing.

[Suggestions, not on package instructions: place garment face down on the platen when printing.  May notice the studs pop out of the garment a bit more than when pressed facing upper platen when printing.  Lightly rub tape before peeling off.  Peel clear tape while still slightly warm.  Again place garment face down when hitting second time.  If rhinestuds™ fall off, may be due to too much heat.  Reduce heat and/or reduce time.]


Cold Peel Litho Transfer
Use only on cotton or 50/50 blend fabrics
Print at 375 F - 385 F at 45 lbs to 50 lbs PSI
Lock heated head in printing position for 12-15 seconds
Allow to cool completely and remove paper slowly

Important:  do not allow iron to open quickly.  Turn garment inside out and wash in cold water.
Do not bleach.  Hand dry.  Do not iron over image. You must follow these instructions for longer lasting image.

Application may vary with the type of transfer, the condition and type of application machine, source of air pressure and atmospheric plant conditions.  Test the fabric for suitability to the printing, the printing process and launder prior to processing.


Metallic Transfer
Pre-press garment for 5 seconds
Print at 375F - 385 F for 8-10 seconds
Remove paper immediately while garment is still on the heat transfer machine

Note: air machines pressure 45 to 50 lbs.  On manual increase pressure so you can feel the resistance when you go to close the machine.  Also store in a dark, dry, dust-free place at 70 F.

Application may vary with the type of transfer, the condition and type of application machine, source of air pressure and atmospheric plant conditions.  Test the fabric for suitability to the printing, the printing process and launder prior to processing.


DuraTrans™ (transfer with powder)
Print at 350 F to 360 F for 3-4 seconds.
Remove paper immediately while garment is still on the heat transfer machine

Note: air machines pressure 45 to 50 lbs.  On manual increase pressure so you can feel the resistance when you go to close the machine.  Also store in a dark, dry, dust-free place at 70 F.

Wash warm water, turn garment inside out.  Non-chlorine bleach.  Dry warm setting garment inside out.  Do not iron over image.  Application may vary with the type and condition of application machine, source of air pressure and atmospheric plant conditions.  Test the fabric for suitability to the printing, the printing process.


Transweld™
Pre-press garment for 5 seconds, immediately place transfer on shirt and wait 5 seconds
Press at 340-350 F pressure 40-50 lbs for 5-7 seconds, peel immediately

Note:  identical transfers printed on identical fabric at two different temperatures will result in different appearing prints.  It is important that the temperatures remain stable.

Application may vary with the type of transfer, the condition and type of application machine, source of air pressure and atmospheric plant conditions.  Test the fabric for suitability to the printing, the printing process and launder prior to processing.

Store transfers at temperatures above 75 degrees.  Wash inside out in warm water.  Dry inside out on warm heat.


Sublimation
Set heat transfer machine at 375 F - 385 F at 45-50 lbs PSI
Place heat transfer in printed side down
Lock heated head in printing position for 15 to 18 seconds
Release the heating head to its open position.  Do not raise the heating head too rapidly or sublimation may shift and cause a slight hazing of shading of the image.
Remove and discard sublimation transfer paper.  It is not reusable.

Application may vary with the type of transfer, the condition and type of application machine, source of air pressure and atmospheric plant conditions.  Test the fabric for suitability to the printing, the printing process and launder prior to processing.


Foil Transfer
Place foil transfer shiny side up on garment
When applying a foil transfer, a heat barrier is required.  Place 2 slip-sheets over the entire image.
Transfer at 375 F for 12-15 seconds.  Gently rub edges with soft cloth.
Allow transferred design to cool.  Peel cold.

Important: do not allow iron to open quickly.
Turn garment inside out & wash in cold water.
Do not bleach.  Hang dry.  Do not iron over image.
You must follow these instructions for longer lasting image.

Application may vary with the type of transfer, the condition and type of application machine, source of air pressure and atmospheric plant conditions.  Test the fabric for suitability to the printing, the printing process and launder prior to processing.

Fluorescent transfer with powder
Dark or mid range garments press at 350* for 5-6 seconds
Light garments press at 375 F for 3-4 seconds

Remove paper immediately while garment is still on the heat transfer machine.

Note: air machine pressure 45 to 50lbs. On manual increase pressure so you can feel the resistance
When you go to close the machine.  Also store in a dark, dry, dust free place at 70 F.


Fluorescent Transfer - for lights & whites
Set heat transfer machine at 375 F - 385 F at 45 lbs to 50 lbs PSI
Place heat transfer in position printed side down
Lock heated head in printing position for 6 to 8 seconds
Release heating head & peel transfer immediately

Application may vary with the type of transfer, the condition and type of application machine, source of air pressure and atmospheric plant conditions.  Test the fabric for suitability to the printing, the printing process and launder prior to processing.


Trans Tone™
Set heat transfer machine at 375 F - 385 F at 45 lbs to 50 lbs PSI
Place heat transfer in position printed side down
Lock heated head in printing position for 10 to 12 seconds
Release heating head & peel transfer immediately

Application may vary with the type of transfer, the condition and type of application machine, source of air pressure and atmospheric plant conditions.  Test the fabric for suitability to the printing, the printing process and launder prior to processing.


Trans Tone™ foil
First step: temp and pressure same as above.
Place transfer print side down
Lock heated head in position for 4-5 seconds
Release the heated head and peel hot
Let printed shirtcool

Second step: at the same temp and pressure as above
Either cut foil to where ever you desire to put it in
The design or put foil over the entire design shiny side up
Put heat barrier sheet over foil preferably something
That doesn’t stick to design, pan liner, teflon, etc and press for 7 seconds
Take cover sheet off and rub the foil carefully with a clean piece of cotton fabric
Let foil cool and peel off


Process bright™ - for white, light, mid-range
Set heat transfer machine at 375 F - 385 F at 45 lbs to 50 lbs PSI
Place heat transfer in position printed side down
Lock heated head in printing position for 6 to 8 seconds
Release heating head & peel transfer immediately

Application may vary with the type of transfer, the condition and type of application machine, source of air pressure and atmospheric plant conditions.  Test the fabric for suitability to the printing, the printing process and launder prior to processing.

Soft process™ for lights & whites
Set heat transfer machine at 375 F - 385 F at 45 lbs to 50 lbs PSI
Place heat transfer in position printed side down
Lock heated head in printing position for 6 to 8 seconds
Release heating head & peel transfer immediately

Application may vary with the type of transfer, the condition and type of application machine, source of air pressure and atmospheric plant conditions.  Test the fabric for suitability to the printing, the printing process and launder prior to processing.


Vinta-Trans™
Set heat transfer machine at 375F - 385 F at 45 lbs to 50 lbs PSI
Place heat transfer in position printed side down
Lock heated head in printing position for 8-12 seconds
Release heating head & peel transfer immediately

Application may vary with the type of transfer, the condition and type of application machine, source of air pressure and atmospheric plant conditions.  Test the fabric for suitability to the printing, the printing process and launder prior to processing.


Super Tone™
Set heat transfer machine at 375 F - 385 F at 45 lbs to 50 lbs PSI
Place heat transfer in position printed side down
Lock heated head in printing position for 8-12 seconds
Release heating head & peel transfer immediately
Note: when using an oversized super tone™ transfer, peel transfer only to last 2 inches of image. Reposition garment for second pressing of transfer area not covered by iron on the first printing. We recommend a 16”x19” transfer machine.

Application may vary with the type of transfer, the condition and type of application machine, source of air pressure and atmospheric plant conditions.  Test the fabric for suitability to the printing, the printing process and launder prior to processing.

Washing instructions
Wash warm water turn garment inside out.  Non chlorine bleach.
Dry warm setting garment inside out.  Do not iron over image.
Application may vary with the type and condition of air machine
Source of air pressure and atmospheric plant conditions.  Test
Your fabric for suitability to the printing.