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With such a wide selection to choose from, this reference chart will help you better understand our material performance to meet your heat application needs. Characteristics are rated on a scale of 1-5, with 5 indicating "more." Note: pressure using a heat press is based on a scale of 1-9, 9 being the highest amount of pressure.

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  Opacity PS Carrier Application Temperature Transfer Time in Seconds Pressure Stretch and Rebound Ability to Cut Detail Thickness in Microns Weedability Mask Required Composition CPSIA Certified Color Fastness Print & Durability Washability
AirTech NA NO 310° 12 Firm 5 3 18 3 Not Required PU YES 4-5 5 50
Classic 4 NO 302° 10-15 Med 3 3 178 5 Med Tack or
Low Tack
PVC NO 4 4 NA
Clear NA NO 305° 5 Med 5 3 32 3.5 Not Required PU YES 5 5 50
Express Print 4 NO 320° 15-20 Med 3 4 88 5 Med Tack PU YES NA 4 50
Metallic 5 NO 330° 5 Med 2 2 130 3 Med Tack PU YES 4-5 4 50
Opaque 3 NO 305° 5 Med 5 3 55 3.5 Solutions Tack PU YES 5 4 50
StretchPrint 4 YES 320° 15 Firm 4 5 130-170 4.5 Med Tack PVC NO 4-5 3 50
Sub Block 5 NO 330° 2 Firm 2 3 125 4 Med Tack or
Low Tack
PU YES 4-5 4 50
Vintage Puff 4 NO 330° 5 Med 4 3 125 4 Solutions Tack PU YES 4-5 2 50
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