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Benefits:
- Create vibrant transfers with a soft hand
- Thin and stretchable
- Semi-matte finish
Available In:
20" or 30" Wide Rolls
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CAD-COLOR® Soft Opaque Printable Heat Transfer Vinyl
Light and Soft to the Touch
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Material Overview
Use this opaque vinyl film with your printer/cutter to create vibrant transfers with a soft hand, even on the darkest garments. Print full color designs that will retain their vibrancy and stretch along with the garment.
- Excellent opacity means bright colors on dark substrates
- Thin and stretchable, with a soft hand
- Semi-matte finish
- PVC-free, CPSIA Compliant – Safe for children’s clothing
- Recommended fabrics: Cotton, polyester, poly/cotton blends
- Recommended mask: Magic Mask - Medium Tack
- For solvent inks using a print/cut system only—not compatible with inkjet/laser printers
- $7.50 Flat Rate Ground Shipping to most areas. Certain exclusions apply.
Material Specifications
- Composition: Polyurethane (PU)
- Carrier: Frosted, Non-Pressure Sensitive
- Thickness: 45microns (.045 mm)
- Stretch & Rebound: 5
- Washability: 50
- Color Fastness: 5
- Dry Time: 2-4 hours
- Safety: CPSIA Certified
Application Instructions
Time:
15 seconds
Temperature:
310°F/154°C
Pressure:
Medium
Peel:
Hot
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.
Cutter Guidelines
Cutter
Blade
Force
Offset
Speed
Roland VersaCAMM
45°
30g
.25
20cm/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-PRINTZ® Soft Opaque
Uploaded on Aug 17, 2021
Learn the step-by-step instructions of how to properly heat press CAD-PRINTZ® SuperTEK® Opaque to blank apparel. Watch as Josh Ellsworth walks you through how you can get a perfect application when using this special custom logo product and the proper time, temperature, and pressure.
Top 3 Reasons to Buy: CAD-PRINTZ® Soft Opaque
Uploaded on Jul 15, 2021
Learn about one of the best full-color heat transfers on the market in CAD-PRINTZ® Soft Opaque. This eye-catching heat transfer logo offers you a heat transfer with great opacity while maintaining great stretch and softness to your designs. Watch as Josh highlights the top 3 reasons why you should consider this product and how it can best be used for your business.
- Stretchable with a soft hand
- Semi-matte finish
- For light or dark fabrics
- Bright & long-lasting colors
- Matte finish
- Easy to weed
- Unique raised look
- Smooth, ultra-matte finish
- Soft and pliable
- FlexFire™ print heads
- Improved dry times
- New ink configurations
