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Benefits:

  • Best heat transfer vinyl for full-contact sports
  • Easy, quick 2-color application
  • Inhibits dye migration

Available In:

15" or 20" Wide Rolls
CAD-CUT® Thermo-FILM® Heat Transfer Vinyl

CAD-CUT® Thermo-FILM® Heat Transfer Vinyl

Create durable designs with the best athletic jersey vinyl

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Material Overview

Thermo-FILM® is the best choice for contact sports with its extreme durability and enhanced abrasion resistance. Its superior opacity is perfect for inhibiting dye migration on polyester garments. Decorate team uniforms in seconds with this easy-to-use vinyl in a variety of popular athletic colors.
We recommend CAD-CUT® Silicone Dye-Block™ to block dye migration on sublimated polyester
Also available in: Pre-Cut Letters and Numbers and 30" rolls without a carrier.

Material Specifications

  • Composition: Polyurethane (PU)
  • Carrier: Clear, Pressure-Sensitive
  • Thickness: 190 microns/.19mm
  • Stretch & Rebound: 2
  • Washability: 50
  • Safety: CPSIA Certified
  • Laser cutter compatible
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User Guide

CAD-CUT® Thermo-FILM® Heat Transfer Vinyl

Application Instructions

1-Color Application Instructions

Time:
6-8 seconds
Temperature:
330°F / 165°C
Pressure:
Medium
Peel:
Hot

2-Color Application Instructions

Time:
Tack background 2 seconds, peel hot, place foreground on top, 10 seconds
Temperature:
330°F / 165°C
Pressure:
Medium
Peel:
Hot

Heated Lower Platen - 100% Polyester

Time:
10 seconds
Upper:
270°F
Lower:
320°F
Pressure:
60 psi (#6/Medium on Hotronix)
Peel:
Hot

Heated Lower Platen - 95% Polyester / 5% Spandex / Triblends

Time:
30 seconds
Upper:
270°F
Lower:
290°F
Pressure:
60 psi (#6/Medium on Hotronix)

Hotronix® 360 IQ™ Hat Press

Time:
45 seconds
Upper:
280°F
Lower:
320°F
Pressure:
Medium
Peel:
Warm/Cold
Cover Sheet:
1/8" Foam Pad

Special Notes

Power Platen not recommended for use with 100% cotton fabrics. For blends with high cotton content proceed with caution. Test application using upper heat only, if it scorches test using lower heat. Decrease pressure for smaller Power Platen sizes.

Care Instructions

Machine wash inside-out using mild detergent.
Do not use bleach. Dry at a normal dryer setting on household machines. Do not dry clean.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry area around 65 to 70 degrees Fahrenheit with 50% relative humidity. Keep away from direct heat, sunlight and humidity. Recommended shelf life is one year.

Material/Fabric Compatibility

Note

The recommended time, temperature, and pressure settings are for Stahls' Hotronix® heat press machines. Settings on other heat presses may vary.

Material Combination Instructions

Foreground material:
Background material:

Cutter Instructions

Cutter
Blade
Force
Offset
Speed
GCC
45° / 60
120-160g / 140-170g
.25 / .50
15-50cm/s
Graphtec
45°
18-20
0
30cm/s
Roland
45°
140-160g
.25
30cm/s
Note: Always test cut prior to any production run. For optimal cutting and weeding, maintain a line thickness of at least 1/16" for lettering & logos.
Print Application Instructions
Videos

How to Heat Press: CAD-CUT® Thermo-FILM®

2021-07-26T20:00:04Z

Learn the step-by-step instructions of how to properly heat press CAD-CUT® Thermo-FILM® to blank apparel. Watch as Josh Ellsworth walks you through how you can get a perfect application when using this CAD-CUT® product and the proper time, temperature, and pressure. To order CAD-CUT® Thermo-FILM® today simply click the link here https://bit.ly/3f5bVKB

Top 3 Reasons To Buy: CAD-CUT® Thermo-FILM®

2021-04-16T17:15:01Z

Learn about one of the most durable heat transfer vinyl for athletic jerseys on the market in CAD-CUT® Thermo-FILM®. This heat transfer material offers extreme durability and enhanced abrasion resistance, as well as great opacity to prevent any kind of dye migration. Watch as Josh highlights the top 3 reasons why you should consider this product and how it can best be used for your business. To order CAD-CUT® Thermo-FILM® today simply click the link here https://bit.ly/321f8Ui