ColorPrint


ColorPrint™ Standard and ColorPrint™ Nylon are designed for thermal transfer print engines such as the Gerber using non-solvent inks. Glitterprint™ 
incorporates reflective particles in the film for a reflective effect. Use our special T&S series of Transfer Medium for superior image transfer.

• Create your design in graphics software, such as Corel Draw. No need to mirror image
• Load your chosen film onto your plotter.
• Always test cut to ensure proper depth, speed and down force.
• Print and Cut right reading.
• Use transfer tape to remove the image from the paper backing and place image on the surface to which you are transferring the film.
• Place a Teflon sheet between the heat platen and the transfer medium to prevent sticking and edge damage of the transferred design.
• For ColorPrint™ Standard heat press between 300° F - 315° F for 30 seconds using firm even pressure.
  For ColorPrint™ Nylon heat press between 300° F - 315° F for 15 seconds using firm even pressure.
  For Glitterprint™ heat press at 325° F for 30 seconds using firm even pressure.
• If the film only partially adheres to the fabric it is usually because insufficient or uneven pressure was applied. If this happens, reposition the design, increase the pressure and repress.
• Peel transfer tape warm (almost hot) for best results.

To ensure greatest durability of digital prints, garments should be turned inside out and washed in cold water without bleach of any type using a gentle 
wash cycle. Tumble dry low heat. Will adhere to cotton and blend fabrics.

ThermoFlex Plus

• Create your design in graphics software, such as Corel Draw and mirror the image in the effects menu.
• Load ThermoFlex® Plus onto your plotter.
• Always test cut to ensure proper depth, speed and down force.
• Cut in mirror image.
• Weed film from carrier that you do not want to transfer.
• Place image on the surface to which you are transferring the film
• Place a Teflon sheet between the heat platen and the polyester carrier sheet to prevent sticking to the transferred design.
• Heat press between 345° F - 350° F for 20 seconds using firm even pressure.
  If ThermoFlex® Plus only partially adheres to the fabric it is usually because insufficient or uneven pressure was applied. If this happens, reposition the design, increase the pressure and repress.
• Peel warm or cold. It is much easier to peel while still warm but for consistent results allow at least 10 seconds of cooling time before peeling. For greater durability, cover with a Teflon sheet and repress for 10 seconds.

Turn garment inside out before washing. Wash in warm to hot water. You can tumble dry ThermoFlex® Plus decorated garments on high heat
without the transfer film sticking to itself. ThermoFlex® Plus is very durable and if properly applied, will last for the life of the garment.

You can apply ThermoFlex® Plus to cotton, polyester, blends, Spandex, Lycra, wool and linen.ThermoFlex® Plus will NOT adhere to nylon
ThermoFlex® Plus will also adhere to itself. You can build complex designs by applying ThermoFlex® Plus in multiple layers.

ThermoFlex Xtra

Chose ThermoFlex ® Xtra for application to nylon, leather, and other heat sensitive fabrics. It uses a hot-melt adhesive that activates at a 
lower temperature than ThermoFlex® Plus

• Create your design in graphics software, such as Corel Draw and mirror the image in the effects menu.
• Load ThermoFlex® Xtra onto your plotter.
• Always test cut to ensure proper depth, speed and down force.
• Cut in mirror image.
• Weed film from carrier that you do not want to transfer.
• Place image on the surface to which you are transferring the film
• Place a Teflon sheet between the heat platen and the polyester carrier sheet to prevent sticking of the transferred design.
• Heat press between 300° F - 315° F for 3 - 5 seconds using firm even pressure.
• Let cool before removing the carrier sheet. Peel cool.
• Cover transferred image with Teflon release sheet and reheat 10 seconds to complete cure.
  If ThermoFlex® Xtra only partially adheres to the fabric it is usually because insufficient or uneven pressure was applied. If this happens, reposition the design, increase the pressure and repress.

Follow wash instructions for nylon. Turn inside-out, cold water, tumble dry low heat.

DecoFlock

Use DecoFlock™ when your design calls for the 3-dimensional look and feel of soft velvet

• Create your design in graphics software, such as Corel Draw and mirror the image in the effects menu.
• Load DecoFlock™ onto your plotter.
• Always test cut to ensure proper depth, speed and down force.
• Cut in mirror image.
• Weed film from carrier that you do not want to transfer.
• Place image on the surface to which you are transferring the film
• Place a Teflon sheet between the heat platen and the polyester carrier sheet to prevent sticking to the transferred design.
• Heat press between 310° F - 330° F for 10 - 15 seconds using firm even pressure.
  If DecoFlock™ only partially adheres to the fabric it is usually because insufficient or uneven pressure was applied. If this happens, reposition the design, increase the pressure and repress.
• Allow to completely cool. Peel cold.

Can be washed and dried at medium temperatures. Adheres to most fabrics.

DecoFilm

• Create your design in graphics software, such as Corel Draw and mirror the image in the effects menu.
• Load DecoFilm™ onto your plotter.
• Always test cut to ensure proper depth, speed and down force.
• Cut in mirror image.
• Weed film from carrier that you do not want to transfer.
• Place image on the surface to which you are transferring the film
• Place a Teflon sheet between the heat platen and the polyester carrier sheet to prevent sticking to the transferred design.
• Heat press between 310° F - 330° F for 10 - 15 seconds using firm even pressure.
  If DecoFilm™ only partially adheres to the fabric it is usually because insufficient or uneven pressure was applied. If this happens, reposition the design, increase the pressure and repress.
• Cool completely. Peel cold.
• Remove the Mylar carrier sheet carefully. The colors on the metal foil have a tendency to peel with the backing if too much heat or dwell time is applied or the design is not completely cooled when peeled.
• Cover and reheat if necessary.

Wash inside-out, cold water, gentle cycle, dry low heat. Adheres to most fabrics.

This decorative material should be handled with care. Metallic foils will not have the stretch and rebound characteristics of some of our other heat applied materials and are not appropriate for certain applications. Discretion should be used regarding the intended use of the garment.

DecoSparkle

• Create your design in graphics software, such as Corel Draw and mirror the image in the effects menu.
• Load DecoSparkle™ onto your plotter.
• Always test cut to ensure proper depth, speed and down force.
• Cut in mirror image.
• Weed film from carrier that you do not want to transfer.
• Place image on the surface to which you are transferring the film
• Place a Teflon sheet between the heat platen and the polyester carrier sheet to prevent sticking to the transferred design.
• Heat press at 300° F for 10 - 12 seconds using firm even pressure.
  If DecoSparkle™ only partially adheres to the fabric it is usually because insufficient or uneven pressure was applied. If this happens, reposition the design, increase the pressure and repress.
• Peel cold.

Wash inside-out, cold water, gentle cycle, tumble dry low heat. Adheres to most fabrics.

This decorative material should be handled with care. This material does not have the stretch and rebound characteristics of some of 
our other heat applied materials and are not appropriate for certain applications. Discretion should be used regarding the intended 
use of the garment.

GlitterFlex

• Create your design in graphics software, such as Corel Draw and mirror the image in the effects menu.
• Load GlitterFlex™ onto your plotter.
• Always test cut to ensure proper depth, speed and down force. This material is thicker than most so it is especially important to perform a test cut before plotter cutting your final image.
• Cut in mirror image.
• Weed film from carrier that you do not want to transfer.
• Place image on the surface to which you are transferring the film
• Place a Teflon sheet between the heat platen and the polyester carrier sheet to prevent sticking to the transferred design.
• Heat press at 285° F for 3 seconds using firm even pressure.
• Peel cold and carefully! Use a dull blade to help separate the image from the carrier sheet if necessary.
• Cover transferred image with Teflon sheet and reheat for 10 seconds.
  If GlitterFlex™ only partially adheres to the fabric it is usually because insufficient or uneven pressure was applied. If this happens, reposition the design and repress, but do not increase the time or temperature.

Wash inside-out, cold water, gentle cycle, tumble dry with low heat. Apply to cotton, polyester, and blends. Will NOT adhere to nylon.

Ref-lite Reflective Colors

• Create your design in graphics software, such as Corel Draw and mirror the image in the effects menu.
• Load Ref-Lite® onto your plotter.
• Always test cut to ensure proper depth, speed and down force. This material can be difficult to cut. Try slowing the cutting speed down and use a new 60° blade.
• Cut in mirror image.
• Weed film from carrier that you do not want to transfer.
• Place image on the surface to which you are transferring the film
• Place a Teflon sheet between the heat platen and the polyester carrier sheet to prevent sticking to the transferred design.
• Heat press between 275° F - 305° F for 3 - 5 seconds using firm even pressure. Peel cool. Cover with a teflon release sheet and press again for 5-7 seconds after peeling. Do not use more pressure, temperature or dwell time than is recommended because the adhesive on the weeded backing may stick to fabric.
• If Ref-Lite® only partially adheres to the fabric it is usually because insufficient or uneven pressure was applied. If this happens, reposition the design and repress.

Always make one test sample. Wash test for adhesion strength and to demonstrate reflective capabilities.

Wash cold, dry low heat. Adheres to most fabrics as well as many textured siliconized fabrics.

ACS Light

• Use the Roland HTM Heat Transfer Material* Profile. Select High Quality Print Quality and Sign & Display Pre-Set from Color Management.
• Ensure printer heat settings are relatively low, approximately 92-94 degrees F.
• Print in mirror
• If cutting, force should be approximately 45-60 grams. (Always perform a test cut prior to production run)
• Weed excess material away and transfer to garment, image side face down.
• Set heat press to 340-350 degrees F. Pre-press fabric for a few seconds to remove wrinkles and excess moisture.
• Allow garment to cool. Place the transfer face down on garment. Using medium pressure, press for 20 seconds.
• The transfer paper can be removed while hot or you can allow the transfer to cool before removing paper in an even motion.
  A hot peel will leave a brighter initial image and a matte finish. A cold peel will leave a heavier layer of coating over the image which can lead to better durability.

ACS Dark

• Use the Roland HTM Heat Transfer Material* Profile. Select High Quality Print Quality and Sign & Display Pre-Set from Color Management.
• Ensure printer heat settings are relatively low, approximately 92-94 degrees F.
• Print in right-reading. Do NOT print in mirror.
• If cutting, force should be approximately 55-70 grams. (Always perform a test cut prior to production run)
  Tip: To avoid a white edge, place your cut/contour line just inside the outer edge of your graphic.
• Weed excess material away, cover with ACS "Magic" pre-mask tape. Softly squeegee out any air bubbles to outer edge of tape. Gently remove the tape.
  Tip: When removing the tape, it is easier to peel the transfer backing away from tape.
• Align taped transfer on garment, cover with Teflon or tissue paper. Press at 350 degrees F for 20 seconds with medium pressure.
• Allow garment to cool. Peel tape cool or cold. It is recommended to press a second time for 10 seconds with Teflon or tissue paper.