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CAD-CUT® Thermo-FILM® Heat Transfer Material

CAD-CUT<sup>®</sup> Thermo-FILM<sup>®</sup> Heat Transfer Material

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When your name is on the line, use the most-trusted heat transfer material.

With its low-bleed formula and superior opacity, Thermo-FILM is a great choice for resisting dye migration on polyester garments. So whites stay white and team colors stay true.

Resistant to abrasion, Thermo-FILM is the #1 choice for full-contact sports.

Recommended fabrics: cotton, polyester. Applies to mesh and knits too.

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Application At A Glance
  • Time
    6-8 seconds
  • Temperature
    330°F/165°C
  • Pressure
    medium
  • Peel
    Warm

Care Instructions

Machine wash, using mild detergent. Do not bleach. Dry at a normal dryer setting on household machines. Do not iron. Thermo-FILM can be dry-cleaned.

Cutting Notes

You should always test cut prior to any production run. Remember, cutter settings will need to be adjusted as your blade ages. For optimal cutting and weeding, maintain a line thickness of at least 1/8” for lettering & logos.

Cutter Guidelines

Cutter Blade ForceOffsetSpeed
Roland GX-24 45° / 60 120-160g / 140-170g .25 / .50 50cm/s
Ioline 100 45° 275-300g .15 12:30
Ioline 300 30° 180g .15 12:15

Multi-Color Designs

After preheating garment, place cover sheet over graphic and press for 2 seconds, peeling hot. Align second color and replace cover sheet. Repeat for additional colors. Finish with final application of 8-10 seconds

Please Note:

Due to the combination of fabrics, weaves, coatings, and dyes used in the textile industry, Stahls’ recommends and provides samples of our heat transfer materials and media for testing.

APPLICATION TIPS

  • For two-color designs, simply tack the background layer down 2 seconds and peel hot. This will save time in production.

The first lab-certified heat transfer material
in the industry.

Stahls’ is the first company in the imprinted sportswear industry to have a rigorous lab certification process. This ensures the highest quality materials to meet the needs of all of your real-world applications. Depending on the material, we run tests based on these parameters: safety, durability, and performance. The materials are rated on a scale from 1 to 5, 5 being the highest rating.

Lab Certified

COMPOSITION

This material is made of 190 micron Polyurethane (PU).

LAB CERTIFICATION RATINGS

  • Stretchability Rating 3
  • Washability Rating 50
  • CPSIA Safety Rating

STORAGE

Store in a cool, dry area. For best results, keep material away from direct sunlight, heat, and humidity.

Questions & Answers

Everyone has questions. Tell us yours.

Q:
I need to match my ink color to your purple Thermo-FILM®. Do you have a chart showing PMS color matches?
A:
PMS colors can be referenced on pg. 29 of the Custom Counter Book Catalog.
Q:
How can I adjust the speed and offset on my Roland GX-24 cutter?
A:
Within the Reference Guide of the Roland GX24 Operations Manual you will find the steps on the Menu Flow Chart. You can install the operations manual from the CD that came with your cutter or download it directly from the Roland website.
Q:
Can I heat apply onto sublimated jerseys?
A:
Yes, we recommend doing so using Thermo-FILM® at a reduced temperature. Thermo-FILM will block any dye migration. Thermo-FLOCK® is also a suitable choice.
Q:
Why is my Thermo-FILM® falling off after washings?
A:
The most common reason is underapplication, which can be caused by seams, buttons, zippers, etc., that do not allow the heat press to close firmly on the print. Use a pillow or print perfect pad to raise the print area.
Q:
How can I tell the front from the back on my Thermo-FILM® (or Thermo-GRIP®) pre-cuts?
A:
The front of Thermo-FILM and Thermo-GRIP materials are textured.
Q:
How can I distinguish Thermo-FILM® letters/numbers from Thermo-GRIP® letters/numbers?
A:
Thermo-FILM: White color has a blue-tinted adhesive. All other colors have a cloudy, milky colored adhesive. Thermo-GRIP: White color has a green-tinted adhesive. All other colors have a clear adhesive.
Q:
I order materials by the yard, but the rolls are too long for my GX-24. Did I do something wrong?
A:
You should be using CAD-CUT® heat transfer material with your vinyl cutter. These materials have a clear carrier and the widths are compatible with the GX-24.

Materials By the Yard are rolls that must be hand cut or used with a flatbed cutter. This material does not have a carrier backing and is typically too long for a vinyl cutter.

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Stahls'® CAD-CUT® Direct ( http://www.cadcutdirect.com ) demonstrates the world's best selling heat transfer film for athletic team uniforms. Thermo-FILM® is fast in production, durable and lab certified for performance. Buy Thermo-FILM® direct from the manufacturer at Stahls'® CAD-CUT® Direct.

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