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If you're new
to printing on
fleece, try using
artwork with
fewer colors -
especially
with designs
that require
multiple flashes.
fiber mat-down qualities, ease of use and
high opacity. For printing on light-colored
fleece, it's common to print with a 130
or 156 mesh. A smoothing screen can be
used after the flash station to help create a
smooth underbase.
For dark-colored fleece, some decorators
opt for mesh counts as low as 110 or 156
for the white or gray underbase, then flash
and print the subsequent colors on top with
230 mesh.
It can be helpfiul to use "S" mesh when
printing on fleece because it has a larger
percentage of open area, allowing the ink to
be printed with less squeegee pressure while
increasing ink coverage on the substrate's
surface. Using less squeegee pressure also
allows ink to be deposited on the fleece
garment's surface rather than being driven
deep into the fabric, resulting in colors that
appear washed out.
Water-Based Inks: Water-based ink
expert Ray Smith provides some tips and
techniques for printing with these inks on
fleece, advising that today's customers want
printed graphics with a soft hand, and water-based inks meet that criteria.
When printing with water-based inks,
such as the Zodiac Aquarius range, he recommends first printing the black migration stop as an underbase with a 160 mesh.
Next, flash and use a smoothing screen to
lay down the fibers. Since the barrier black's
formula includes a carbon component, the
flash times for this product are in the 2- to
3-second range.
Next, print the high-solids white on top
of the migration stop with a 110 mesh and
light squeegee pressure, followed by the
high-solids colors on top through 230 mesh.
Printing simulated-process art on
fleece is a good choice because minimal
flashing between colors is needed.
Excess flashing on fleece can cause
shrinkage, resulting in misprints.
Tips for Fleece Printing
Artwork Considerations - If you're new
to printing on fleece, try using artwork with
fewer colors - especially with designs that
require multiple flashes, which can cause
the fleece to shrink, resulting in registration
issues. Also, slightly choke the underbase
separation when printing a gray or white
underbase to make screen registration easier
and to prevent the underbase from showing
around the printed colors' edges.
Simulated-process artwork works great
on fleece since only one flash typically is
needed for the underbase at the beginning
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Impressions - August 2020
First Impressions
From the Show Director
Overheard
First Look
Expo Scene
Fleece Kicks Off Fall Fashion
Breakdown: Digital Hybrid Printing on a Fleece Hoodie
A Digital Evolution
Customize Caps with a Heat Press
Shop Talk
Embroidery Production
Screen Printing Production
Screen Printing Graphics & Design
Heat Printing
Ad Index/Classifieds
On Design
Impressions - August 2020 - CT1
Impressions - August 2020 - CT2
Impressions - August 2020 - Impressions - August 2020
Impressions - August 2020 - Cover2
Impressions - August 2020 - 1
Impressions - August 2020 - 2
Impressions - August 2020 - 3
Impressions - August 2020 - 4
Impressions - August 2020 - First Impressions
Impressions - August 2020 - From the Show Director
Impressions - August 2020 - 7
Impressions - August 2020 - Overheard
Impressions - August 2020 - 9
Impressions - August 2020 - 10
Impressions - August 2020 - H1
Impressions - August 2020 - H2
Impressions - August 2020 - H3
Impressions - August 2020 - H4
Impressions - August 2020 - H5
Impressions - August 2020 - H6
Impressions - August 2020 - H11
Impressions - August 2020 - H8
Impressions - August 2020 - H9
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Impressions - August 2020 - H11
Impressions - August 2020 - H12
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Impressions - August 2020 - H14
Impressions - August 2020 - H15
Impressions - August 2020 - H16
Impressions - August 2020 - 11
Impressions - August 2020 - 11A
Impressions - August 2020 - 11B
Impressions - August 2020 - First Look
Impressions - August 2020 - 13
Impressions - August 2020 - Expo Scene
Impressions - August 2020 - 15
Impressions - August 2020 - Fleece Kicks Off Fall Fashion
Impressions - August 2020 - 17
Impressions - August 2020 - 18
Impressions - August 2020 - 19
Impressions - August 2020 - Breakdown: Digital Hybrid Printing on a Fleece Hoodie
Impressions - August 2020 - 21
Impressions - August 2020 - A Digital Evolution
Impressions - August 2020 - 23
Impressions - August 2020 - 24
Impressions - August 2020 - 25
Impressions - August 2020 - Customize Caps with a Heat Press
Impressions - August 2020 - 27
Impressions - August 2020 - 28
Impressions - August 2020 - 29
Impressions - August 2020 - Shop Talk
Impressions - August 2020 - 31
Impressions - August 2020 - Embroidery Production
Impressions - August 2020 - 33
Impressions - August 2020 - 34
Impressions - August 2020 - 35
Impressions - August 2020 - Screen Printing Production
Impressions - August 2020 - 37
Impressions - August 2020 - 38
Impressions - August 2020 - 39
Impressions - August 2020 - Screen Printing Graphics & Design
Impressions - August 2020 - 41
Impressions - August 2020 - Heat Printing
Impressions - August 2020 - 43
Impressions - August 2020 - 44
Impressions - August 2020 - 45
Impressions - August 2020 - 46
Impressions - August 2020 - Ad Index/Classifieds
Impressions - August 2020 - On Design
Impressions - August 2020 - Cover3
Impressions - August 2020 - Cover4
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