PET heat transfer film printing and adhesive layers
PET carrier choice, release coating and heat-sensitive adhesive must be treated as a stack. Check shrinkage after each dryer pass, multi-colour registration, blocking during storage and peel after heat pressing.
Production route
Record the printable and release sides of PET. Check shrinkage after each dryer pass and blocking during roll storage.
Equipment for printing the transfer layer; heat pressing and final garment qualification are separate steps.
What to validate before production
- Carrier dimensional stability after each dryer pass
- Layer-to-layer registration across the full web or sheet
- Ink and adhesive compatibility with the intended fabric
- Peel, wash, stretch and abrasion on production samples
Equipment selection
No. Film, ink, adhesive and curing requirements must be checked with real samples before selecting a production configuration.
Frequently asked questions
Can this equipment print every transfer material?
No. Film, ink, adhesive and curing requirements must be checked with real samples before selecting a production configuration.
Does this machine apply the transfer to garments?
These screen printers make the printed transfer layer. Application to the finished product requires a compatible heat press and validated settings.