Fujifilm Transfers Leaflet

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Product Information

General Purpose Plastisol Transfers

Plastisol Transfers are made by printing plastisol inks onto a

special transfer paper, then heat setting each colour.

The transfer is applied to a garment using a heat press and a

combination of time and pressure.
Prints may be overprinted with a special adhesive to give

better adhesion to synthetic substrates or to reduce the

transfer temperature to as low as 160°C.
The end uses for plastisol transfers include most garments

which are made of cotton or blends of at least 50% cotton.

Production of Cold Peel Transfers

Cold Peel transfers are those in which the whole of the printed ink

film is transferred to the garment.

Inks: Use Texopaque Classic OP or Texopaque Advantage ON ink

unthinned to gain maximum opacity and adhesion.

Mesh Count: 21-62 (or up to 120 if a back-up white or adhesive is

used).

Drying: Heat set on paper until touch dry. Typically 110-120ºC for

30-60 seconds dependent on the heat source.

Thinning: If required, up to 5% ZE591 Plastisol Flow Thinner or

ON591 Advantage Thinner.

Recommended paper: TRB08, TRB20, TRW29 transfer papers.

Transfer

Place the garment on the lower platen and position the transfer

on top, print side down. Close the heat press and leave for 10-15

seconds. Open the press, carefully remove the garment with the

transfer still in place and allow to cool. When cold, carefully peel

the paper from the garment, to leave the print attached. Cold Peel

transfers produce prints that are usually flexible and wash-resistant

but, as with all plastisol prints, they are not resistant to ironing.

These properties will vary depending on the ink and printing

conditions used.

Recommended Transfer Schedule

185-190ºC, 10-15 seconds, high pressure, wait until paper has

cooled prior to removal. When using an adhesive, 160-170ºC is

recommended (see section on Printable Adhesives and Adhesive

Powder)

NOTE: when producing Advantage ON Phthalate Compliant

(1)

transfers, ensure that the correct adhesives and thinners are

used to avoid contamination.
Due to the complex nature of decorating garments with

transfers, customers must confirm suitability through pre-

production testing.

Gloss Transfers

Utilising the Cold Peel method onto a high gloss transfer paper

allows the creation of high impact gloss transfers, of particular

appeal to the fashion and speciality markets.
Mesh: 21-62 (or up to 90 if a back-up white or adhesive is used)

Recommended paper: TRQ97 transfer paper

Recommended Transfer Schedule: 170-190°C, 10-15 seconds,

high pressure, wait until paper has cooled prior to removal.

Glitter Effects

Incorporating a flaked, coated polyester glitter into conventional

translucent/clear plastisol products leads to striking, high impact

transfers. A variety of flake sizes are available, with maximum

impact being generated by 0.008 sq inch (0.2 mm) glitter flakes.
Mixing Ratio: Up to 25% Glitter (by weight) may be added

Mesh: 10.5 or coarser for 0.008 sq inch (0.2 mm) flakes. 21-34 with

0.004 sq inch (0.1 mm) flakes.
Recommended paper: TRQ97

Recommended Transfer Schedule: 170-190°C, for 10-15 seconds,

medium pressure, wait until paper has cooled prior to removal.

Printable Adhesives and Adhesive Powder

XM452 Clear Adhesive can be used to overprint OP colours, and

TJ451 White Adhesive or TJ452 Clear Adhesive to overprint ON

colours, to give better adhesion to synthetic substrates or to

reduce the transfer temperature to as low as 160°C.

Recommended Mesh: 21-43

Recommended Transfer Schedule: 160-170°C for 10-15 seconds.

Maximum adhesion onto synthetic garments can be achieved

using the XM378 Transfer Adhesive powder. To use this process,

print the plastisol print as recommended, then sprinkle the

adhesive powder onto the back of the wet ink prior to setting.

Vacuum or shake to remove excess. Transfer would then be as

recommended for printable adhesives.

Fastness/Resistance

Wash: Up to 60°C.

Dry Clean: Not suitable.

Direct Iron: Not suitable.

Industrial: Not suitable.

Recommended Transfer Equipment

Flat-bed Transfer Press

Rotary Presses
It is important not to over cure, especially with multicolour

transfers, as adhesion and transfer properties can be affected.
Due to the variable nature of synthetic coatings, prints should

be fully tested for suitability before commencing production.