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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.
- Lightweight, stretchable
- Excellent opacity
- Semi-matte finish
- Incredibly soft hand
- Applies to almost any fabric, including Lycra®/spandex and nylon with the STiX2™ adhesive
- Low application temperature won't damage performance garments
- Recommended mask: Solutions® Mask
- For solvent inks using a print/cut system only—not compatible with inkjet/laser printers
- Compatible with our Stahls' Rip-Away Appliqué™ Process
- $7.50 Flat Rate Ground Shipping to most areas. Certain exclusions apply.
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
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.
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 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.
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