3D Silicone Transfer Print embossed TPU logos utilize a heat transfer process that applies a soft, flexible silicone material onto fabric. The result is a logo that not only looks impressive but also feels great to the touch. This method is particularly popular in the fashion industry for its aesthetic appeal and functional benefits.
Features
- High Density: The embossed design provides a high-density finish that enhances the visual impact of logos.
- Soft Touch Feel: The silicone material offers a soft, tactile experience, making it comfortable against the skin.
- Eco-Friendly: Made from non-toxic silicone that are safer for the environment compared to some traditional printing methods.
- Durability: Silicone is known for its strength and resistance to wear, ensuring that logos maintain their appearance over time.
- Customizable: Logos can be tailored in size, shape, and color according to brand specifications, allowing for unique designs.
- Versatile Application: Suitable for various fabrics, including cotton, polyester, and blends, making it ideal for a wide range of apparel.
- Easy Application: The heat transfer process is straightforward, allowing for quick production and application on garments.
Applications
- Caps: Ideal for baseball caps and snapbacks, providing a stylish way to display brand logos or team insignias.
- Apparel: Perfect for t-shirts, hoodies, jackets, and other clothing items where branding is essential.
- Promotional Merchandise: Used in promotional items to enhance brand visibility at events or giveaways.
- Sportswear: Suitable for athletic apparel where durability and comfort are crucial.
- Fashion Accessories: Can be applied to bags, belts, and other accessories to elevate their design.
Steps in the Heat Transfer Print Process
- Design Preparation:
- Create or select your design using graphic design software.
- Ensure the design is in the appropriate format, typically at 300 DPI, and convert any text to outlines.
- Printing the Design:
- Print the design onto special heat transfer paper using appropriate inks (e.g., sublimation ink, inkjet ink).
- For vinyl transfers, use a vinyl cutter to cut out the design from vinyl sheets.
- Preparing the Heat Press(*):
- Preheat the heat press to the required temperature (usually between 350°F and 375°F).
- Set the appropriate pressure based on the fabric thickness (medium to high pressure is common).
- Positioning:
- Place the garment or substrate on the heat press.
- Position the printed transfer paper face up on the area where you want the design to appear.
- Covering:
- For certain types of transfers (like vinyl), cover the transfer paper with a thin cloth or Teflon sheet to protect it during pressing.
- Pressing(*):
- Close the heat press and apply pressure for a set amount of time, which varies by transfer type (e.g., 15-60 seconds).
- Once the time is up, open the heat press.
- Peeling:
- Carefully peel away the transfer paper while it is still warm (for hot peel transfers) or allow it to cool before peeling (for cold peel transfers).
- Finishing Touches:
- Inspect the transferred design for quality. If necessary, re-press or apply additional heat for better adhesion.
- Allow the garment or substrate to cool completely before handling.
* Here is a concise sheet summarizing the temperature and pressing time for different types of heat transfer printing:
| Heat Transfer Type | Temperature (°F) | Temperature (°C) | Pressing Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Digital Appliqué Transfer | 350 – 375 | 175 – 190 | 20 – 30 seconds |
| Inkjet Transfer Paper | 350 – 375 | 175 – 190 | 14 – 18 seconds |
| Vinyl Transfer | 330 – 350 | 165 – 175 | 45 – 60 seconds |
| Dye Sublimation Transfer | 350 – 400 | 175 – 200 | 25 – 30 seconds |
| PU Plain Coloured | 302 – 320 | 150 – 160 | 10 – 15 seconds |
| Glitter Vinyl | 320 – 340 | 160 – 170 | 15 – 20 seconds |
| Holographic Vinyl | 302 – 320 | 150 – 160 | 10 – 15 seconds |
Notes:
- Ensure to adjust pressure settings based on the fabric thickness.
- Always follow manufacturer guidelines for specific materials to achieve the best results.
- Allow the printed item to cool before handling or washing to ensure durability.
Precautions for using heat press machine:
1. The heat press machine is a professional machine. The temperature is set at 150 degrees and the time is 10 seconds (the time depends on the size of the heat press area and the material). Set the pressure and ensure that the temperature and pressure conditions are met at the same time to achieve good results.
2. With the improvement of heat press technology, heat press is suitable for all kinds of casual T-shirts, sports series clothing, children’s clothing, luggage and other types of clothing, home textile shoes, hats, gloves, scarves, tablecloths, cloth bags, leather… Through hot stamping, the product can have a better image and higher market added value, and more DIY infinite fun.
3. Hot tear\cold tear heat press temperature: 150 degrees-160 degrees time: 8-10 seconds pressure 6 kg
4. After ironing or washing, if there are signs of partial unfastened, you can cover the image with transfer paper or isolation paper and iron it again. Do not directly iron the transfer part. Do not use hanging ironing machine or steam gun, as water vapor will affect the transfer effect!
It is recommended to use high-pressure heat press machine for hot stamping