A method to transfer designs from rolls of paper to fabrics. Designs are preprinted on the paper with disperse dyes that sublime onto fabric when they are brought together at 400ºF (204ºC) in a heat transfer printing machine; most effective on polyester and cellulose triacetate; blends with cellulosic and animal fibers produce pale effects.
Image is screened on a transfer substrate which is then laid directly on the material to be imprinted. The image is then "transferred" from the substrate to the material through the use of heat and pressure. Works best on cotton and cotton blends.
A process in which a design is transferred to a synthetic fabric by heat and pressure. The heat causes the inks to turn into a gas so that they penetrate the fabric and combine with it to form a permanent imprint.
A method of printing fibers with disperse dyes. The designed is transferred from pre-printed paper onto the fabric by contact heat, then the dyes are absorbed by the fabric. Heat Transfer is great for producing clear, very well defined images.
Heat transfer printing is a method that transfers designs from rolls of paper to polyester or other thermoplastic fibers. Designs are preprinted with disperse dyes on paper, and under high temperature are transferred onto fabric when both are passed through a heat transfer printing machine. Disperse dyes are the only ones that can sublimate and, therefore, are the only ones that can be used. This printing process is an adaptation of the decalcomania method.
A method of printing fabric of polyester or other thermoplastic fibers with disperse dyes. The design is transferred from preprinted paper onto the fabric by contact heat which causes the dye to sublime. Having no affinity for paper the dyes are taken up by the fabric. The method is capable of producing well-defined clear prints.
