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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
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CAD-CUT® Thermo-FILM® Heat Transfer Vinyl
Create durable designs with the best athletic jersey vinyl
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Thermo-FILM Vegas Gold
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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.
- Fast, easy application—apply name & number in 6 seconds
- Inhibits dye migration on even the brightest polyester
- Compatible with the STAHLS' Rip-Away Appliqué™ Process
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
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:
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.
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.
How to Heat Press: CAD-CUT® Thermo-FILM®
Uploaded on Jul 26, 2021
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.
Top 3 Reasons To Buy: CAD-CUT® Thermo-FILM®
Uploaded on Apr 16, 2021
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.
- Best for athletic nylon garments
- Abrasion-resistant
- Superior adhesion
- Best for performance
- High stretch
- Applies at low temp
- Best for lightweight garments
- Flexible and durable
- Easy to weed
- Effortless weeding
- Low temp application
- Matte finish
- Blocks dye migration
- Safe for synthetic fabrics
- Strong & stretchable
- Best for nylons
- Semi-matte finish
- Available in 11 colors
