Avoiding Application Tape Problems

For many indoor applications, you can generally leave most paper application tapes on vinyl graphics for a year or longer, provided that the graphics are stored away from sunlight in moderate temperatures.  If, however, you use an application tape that is a blend of latex and acrylic adhesives, the adhesion to vinyl films could grow [ ] The post Avoiding Application Tape Problems appeared first on Supply55 Blog.
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Why Install Graphics in a Relaxed State

Years ago professional decal installers were taught to install vinyl graphics in a relaxed state without stretching the film. While vinyl films today are much more robust and can withstand the stresses encountered when wrapping a vehicle, you are much less likely to experience film failure, if you adhere to some of the old rules. [ ] The post Why Install Graphics in a Relaxed State appeared first on Supply55 Blog.
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Applying Vinyl Graphics to Painted Wood

In this story Jim Hingst explains the rules for successfully applying vinyl graphics to painted wood. Edge Preparation for MDO or Plywood Panels. If you are painting MDO or plywood, make sure that any of the voids on the edge of the board are filled and sealed properly. If you don’t, water will seep into [ ] The post Applying Vinyl Graphics to Painted Wood appeared first on Supply55 Blog.
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Why Paint and Pigments Degrade

Paint and pigment selection is extremely important for the serious artists because the colors used in the works of art are subject to degradation. Some of the great works of artists, such as Vincent van Gogh, are either fading, flaking, cracking, chalking or darkening. Many of the paints, which have suffered the most degradation, are comprised [ ] The post Why Paint and Pigments Degrade appeared first on Supply55 Blog.
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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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