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After heat pressing a hot-split
transfer, peel the paper hot. Some
ink remains on the paper, but most
of it is transferred onto the garment.
Photo courtesy of Wilflex.
Heat Press add-Ons
3. At the beginning of a production
run, always preheat the lower platen by
closing the machine for a minute or two.
The heat element loses temperature on
the first few cycles because the heat gets
absorbed by a cold lower platen.
4. When applying cold-peel transfers,
gently release the heat element when
opening the press.This keeps the design's
edges from lifting, as the ink needs time to
harden before the paper is peeled.
5. Plug the heat press into a wall receptacle with the correct voltage and amp-load
requirements. Otherwise, it will not heat
properly.Also, don't use an extension cord,
as the resistive electrical load will cause a
fire hazard.
7. Pre-press your garment before applying a transfer to remove excess moisture
for better transfer adherence.
8.When heat pressing dark-colored garments, place a Teflon or slip sheet over the
transfer and garment to keep the dye from
getting on the upper platen.
9. When testing a new transfer, you can
cut it in into quarters to avoid wasting
multiple transfers.
10. Periodically check the heat platen's
temperature with a digital surface pyrometer.This is the best device to use because
its probe comes in direct contact with the
heat element.
A heat press is ready to use right out of the box without accessories, but there are many add-on items
that make this decoration process easier and more efficient. These items include lower-pad protectors, interchangeable platens, Teflon sheets, laser-alignment systems, lettering guides, heat-press
stands, shirt caddies and more.
James Ortolani has more than 30 years of experience
in the decorated apparel industry, specializing in
hands-on direct screen printing and heat-transfer
production. He currently works for PolyOne Corp.
For more information or to comment on this article,
email James at james.ortolani@polyone.com.
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Contents
First Impressions
From the Show Director
Overheard
First Look
Scene at ISS
On Design
Pumping Up Performancewear Profits
The Wide World of Sublimation
Considering Contract Printing?
Shop Talk
Screen Printing Graphics & Design
Direct-To-Garment
Heat Printing
Ad Index/Online Directory
Classifieds
Impressions - October 2017 - CT1
Impressions - October 2017 - CT2
Impressions - October 2017 - Impressions - October 2017
Impressions - October 2017 - Cover2
Impressions - October 2017 - 1
Impressions - October 2017 - Contents
Impressions - October 2017 - 3
Impressions - October 2017 - 4
Impressions - October 2017 - 5
Impressions - October 2017 - First Impressions
Impressions - October 2017 - 7
Impressions - October 2017 - From the Show Director
Impressions - October 2017 - 9
Impressions - October 2017 - 10
Impressions - October 2017 - Overheard
Impressions - October 2017 - 12
Impressions - October 2017 - 13
Impressions - October 2017 - 14
Impressions - October 2017 - 15
Impressions - October 2017 - First Look
Impressions - October 2017 - 17
Impressions - October 2017 - 17a
Impressions - October 2017 - 17b
Impressions - October 2017 - Scene at ISS
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Impressions - October 2017 - On Design
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Impressions - October 2017 - The Wide World of Sublimation
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