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Benefits:
- Lightweight and stretchable
- Excellent opacity
- Semi-matte finish
Available In:
20" or 40" Wide Rolls
CAD-COLOR® SuperTEK® Opaque Printable Heat Transfer Material
Stunning Full Color Designs
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Material Overview
Create vibrant transfers for dark garments with this opaque vinyl film. With excellent stretch and rebound and a low application temperature, it's perfect for stretchy, heat-sensitive performance fabrics.
Material Specifications
- Composition: Polyurethane (PU)
- Carrier: Frosted, Non-Pressure Sensitive
- Thickness: 100 microns (.10 mm)
- Stretch & Rebound: 4
- Washability: 50
- Color Fastness: 4-5
- Dry Time: 30-60 minutes
- Safety: CPSIA Certified
CAD-COLOR® SuperTEK® Opaque Printable Heat Transfer Material
Application Instructions
1-Color Application Instructions
Time:
Tack for 5 seconds, peel warm and cover and seal 5 seconds.
Temperature:
280-300°F/ 138-150°C
Pressure:
Medium (#6 on Hotronix)
Peel:
Warm
Sports Ball Heat Press
Time:
8 seconds
Temperature:
230°F/110°C
Pressure:
Firm (top platen should make contact with the ball 2 inches before final lockdown)
Peel:
Cool
Note:
For textured balls, remove carrier and heat apply for an additional 8 seconds.
Heated Lower Platen
Upper:
250°F
Lower:
320°F
Time:
12-15 seconds (depending on thickness of garment)
Pressure:
Medium
Print/Cut Instructions
- Print and cut your design in positive form on the media side of the material
- Once dry, weed away excess material
- Mask the weeded design, smoothing out any air bubbles
- Lift the mask to expose the vinyl adhesive from the backing
- Position the masked design on the garment for heat application
Material/Fabric Compatibility
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.
Cutter Guidelines
Cutter
Blade
Force
Offset
Speed
Roland GX-24
45°
70-90g
.25
30cm/s
Roland VP-300
45°
70-90g
.25
30cm/s
Roland SP-300
45°
70-90g
.25
30cm/s
Roland XC-540
45°
70-90g
.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.
Buying Guide: CAD-COLOR® SuperTEK™ Opaque
2016-03-01T19:08:22Z
When it comes to printing modern fabrics in the apparel marketplace, you need a full-color heat transfer material that will stick and perform just like the performance fabrics you are decorating. In this video, Stahls' TV educator Courtney Kubitza will teach you how to print, cut, weed, mask, and apply the CAD-COLOR® SuperTEK™ Opaque printable heat transfer vinyl. For more heat printing tips and tricks, connect with Stahls’ Blog at https://blog.stahls.com/ -~-~~-~~~-~~-~- Liked this video? Then please watch: "5 Cool Ways to Use Heat Transfer Foil & Adhesive" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8p1Ze7wQ5dY -~-~~-~~~-~~-~-