Tatoo SBB – Application Instructions Printable Flex Film for Textile with Heavy Dye Migration Print and Cut
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.
Tatoo 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. Tatoo SBB accepts eco-solvent, solvent and latex inks. When printing with latex inks, we recommend testing prior to production. Prior to printing, the media should be at 68°F to 80°F for optimum ink adhesion to the media.
Suitable Inks: Eco-Solvent, Solvent, Latex “color fastness may be limited” Printer Profile Setting: Roland, TTRH, Garment Heat Transfer White calendared matte or semi-gloss vinyl Printer mfg. settings for heat transfer material Printer Heat Settings, Pre & Post: Switched off or lowest settings Suitable Textiles:
Polyester & blended textiles. Not suitable for nylon or coated textiles
Layering Possible, flex & flock on SBB Cutting Conditions:
Verify the printed design / ink is dry before Apply FlexTape applying our FlexTape transfer tape. Drying time is generally very quick, but it can take up to 5 hours or more based on the type of ink, ink density and ambient conditions. After applying the FlexTape to the graphic, allow a minimum of 15 minutes before transferring the graphic to the textile. This will ensure good adhesion of the FlexTape to the printed graphic. Heat Pressing: With the image facing up, peel
the transfer away from the liner / carrier. Apply the graphic to the textile and press for 18 – 20 seconds at 295°F / 145°C with medium to high pressure. Then remove the FlexTape using a hot or warm peel. Washing resistance up to 140°F / 60°C.
Blade: Relief angle 30° or 45° Blade pressure, med., 60 to 90 grams of down force. Test cuts recommended Cutting Speed: ≈40 cm/s Transfer Tape: FlexTape / transfer tape required Transfer Conditions:
Temperature: 295°F / 145°C Time: 18 – 20 sec. Pressure: medium / high Hot / warm peel of the transfer tape
Wash Resistance:
140°F / 60°C wash resistance
Available in: 19.7” x 5, 10, 25 yds. 29.5” x 5, 10, 25 yds. Call for additional roll widths and lengths, i.e. 54” & 59”
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.
10-Tatoo SBB App. Instr. v6 081515
