Puff, the Magic Inflatable Heat Transfer Film

Textile screen printers have used plastisol puff inks for years. These inks contain a special additive that causes the ink to expand after it is exposed to heat.  RTape/SEF FlexCut Sweet Puff films work in much the same way. Before the film is processed, FlexCut Sweet Puff looks like and cuts just like any other thin [ ] The post Puff, the Magic Inflatable Heat Transfer Film appeared first on Supply55 Blog.
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Caring for Garments with Heat Transfers

Garments decorated with heat transfers will withstand washing and drying twenty times and more, if they are cared for properly.  Jim Hingst reviews the right way to wash, dry and iron garments decorated  with heat  transfers. I am frequently asked how many times you can wash a garment with a  heat transfer applique before it deteriorates.  Durability of this [ ] The post Caring for Garments with Heat Transfers appeared first on Supply55 Blog.
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The Trouble with Shrinking Shirts

What can you do to prevent wrinkled heat transfer appliques? Possible solutions include buying pre-shrunk tee-shirts or pre-pressing garments prior to heat pressing an applique. Should it be a surprise that cotton tee-shirts shrink?  Even us guys know that! Cotton garments shrink. 100% cotton can shrink as much as 10% to 12%. Especially if you simmer [ ] The post The Trouble with Shrinking Shirts appeared first on Supply55 Blog.
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Stretching Garments Prior to Heat Pressing

Some screen printers, who print directly onto t-shirts or who print plastisol heat transfers, will stretch the garment before printing or heat pressing. By doing this, the weave of the shirt opens up allowing the ink to better penetrate the fibers of the fabric. This practice is believed to prevent cracking of the ink.  While [ ] The post Stretching Garments Prior to Heat Pressing appeared first on Supply55 Blog.
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Correcting Plotter Cutting Problems When Cutting Heat Transfer Films

Troubleshooting Checklist If you are having problems cutting polyurethane heat transfer films, check the following possible causes: Make sure that the blade is sharp. The number one reason cause of cutting problems is a dull blade. Change the blade as needed. Check to make sure that the blade isn t broken .Even a new blade can [ ] The post Correcting Plotter Cutting Problems When Cutting Heat Transfer Films appeared first on Supply55 Blog.
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Application Tape Guide

To help you in working with application tape, I have compiled some tips and tricks. This guide covers laminating the tape onto graphics, transferring graphics from the release liner and the basics of application.  As important as this is, it s also important to select the right tape for the job. RTape offers several adhesive-tack levels for [ ] The post Application Tape Guide appeared first on Supply55 Blog.
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Preventing Wall Graphics Failures

Getting good adhesion to painted wall surfaces has been a problem for sign makers and the manufacturers of vinyl films. Flat finish paints are especially a problem. To help your customer avoid the pitfalls that result in vinyl graphics falling off the wall, here are some guidelines to follow before beginning a wall graphics installation. [ ] The post Preventing Wall Graphics Failures appeared first on Supply55 Blog.
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