FlexCut Sticky SBB – Application Instructions Flex Film for Textile with Heavy Dye Migration Cut Mirrored
Commercial polyester textiles / fabrics are most commonly white and then dyed with a dispersion of sublimation dyes to change the color using heat beginning at 266°F / 130°C. This process allows the dyes to dissolve and bond to the polyester fibers. Depending on the process used, or the quality of the dye, colorants will reactivate, “becoming active”, when exposed to high heat again, i.e. when heat pressing a graphic transfer.
FlexCut Sticky SBB was formulated with a proprietary Sublimation Blocking Barrier to prevent sublimated dyed inks from migrating through to the first surface, preventing staining, of our heat transfer material after transferring.
Weed Design
FlexCut Sticky SBB is a "normal" flex film with very good opacity & covering power, with good elasticity and a soft feel. In addition, it has very good weeding characteristics thanks to its sticky polyester liners.
Cut in Mirror Image, Wrong Reading Cutting Conditions: Blade: Relief angle 30° or 45° Blade pressure, med., 60 to 90 grams of down force. Test cuts recommended Cutting Speed: ≈40 cm/s Suitable Textiles: Polyester & blended textiles. Not suitable for nylon or coated textiles Layering Possible, flex & flock on SBB Transfer Conditions:
Temperature: 295°F / 145°C Time: 18-20 sec. Pressure: medium / high Hot / warm peel of the transfer / carrier film
Layering Possible, Flex on Flex Wash Resistance: 140°F / 60°C wash resistant Colors:
Transfer Design
Heat Pressing: Apply the graphic to the textile and press for 18-20 seconds at Remove Liner 295°F / 145°C with medium to high pressure. Then remove the carrier / transfer film using a hot or warm peel. Washing resistance up to 140°F / 60°C.
FlexCut Sticky SBB is available in 01 white and 05 lemon yellow Available in: 15” x 5, 10, 25 yds. Call for additional roll widths and lengths
FlexCut Sticky SBB is suitable for polyester and blended textiles. It is not suitable for nylon or coated textiles.
Garment Care: wash & dry garment inside out, machine wash & dry at low temperatures, see specification, “Wash Resistance” use mild detergents, No Chlorine, Do not dry clean Flex; Flock OK, wait 24 hours before first washing.
Store SEF Heat Transfer Materials in a cool and dry place; protect against the influence of light when stored. We recommend not to exceed a storage period of 24 months. Due to the variety of possible influences / exposure outside of our control, to include processing / use, all specifications should be viewed as reference values. We recommend a suitability test to the material before a production. Technical specifications rest on extensive tests and technical research, however, a legally binding warranty of specific characteristics and or performance cannot be provided.
05-FlexCut Sticky SBB App. Instr. v6 081515
