Technical Information for Evolution® Heat Transfers

HOT PEEL TRANSFER SYSTEM

Details: Heat transfer inks are printed via screen onto coated hot peel transfer paper.

Paper: Coated hot peel release paper such as Tullis Russel, Transall, Ultrastrip.

Reducer (if necessary): Reduce with 4503 reducer (up to 5%). Do not ever use plastisol reducers/solvents because this would contaminate the ink!

SPOT COLOR TRANSFERS

Printing: It is always recommended to screen print 4905 First Down Clear through mesh counts of 140 to 180/inch (56T to 72T cm) and gel at 260 to 280°F (127 to 138°C). Spot colors are printed through 80 to 160 mesh/inch (32 to 64/cm) depending on the level of opacity required and gelled at 260 to 280°F (127 to 138°C). After design is printed, the entire area must be overprinted with 4841 Printable Adhesive and gelled at 260 to 280°F (127 to 138°C). It is recommended that the 4841 overlaps the image to ensure complete coverage.

HEAT TRANSFERRING

Evolution® Hot Peel Transfers can be transfered with medium pressure at temperatures of 375°F (190°C) for 5 to 7 seconds and peeled hot. It is recommended to fully gel or cure the Evolution inks unlike conventional plastisol inks which are only partially cured.