Printing Tips
CAPE PRINTING TIPS
To help make the most of your investment, LAT Apparel is pleased to provide tips for printing on our 100% satin polyester capes. During screen printing, dye migration can possibly occur, as the heat during drying could cause the polyester dyes to revert back to a “liquid” state. This might cause the ink to migrate from the cape to the screen print that is placed on the garment. Improve results by following our tips!
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DOUBLE DYE
The double dye process uses two dyes, one for cotton threads and one for polyester threads. The process does not leave more dye in the fabric and is not overdying. Normal considerations should be given to temperature settings for flash and dryer settings and dwell times.
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HARBORSIDE MÉLANGE
Harborside Mélange fabric is made of polyester rich fibers and should be printed as such. Use the manufacture recommended specialty products, these may include bleed blockers and other additives designed to produce a high-quality durable print on polyester.
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PRINTED FABRIC PRINTING TIPS
Screen printers could have issues with ink migrating from printed fabrics to the screen print image they place on the garment.
Dye migration can occur, as the heat during drying causes the printed dyes to revert back to a “liquid” state.
Be sure to contact your transfer supplier before using transfers on printed fabrics.
Try out these tips and more below to improve results the next time you print on our printed tees and fleece.
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SNAP TAPES
Snap tapes result in a soft, smooth closure and you can keep them that way by following these guidelines.
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SUBLIMATION PRINTING
Printing tips for decorating on our 100% polyester sublimation tees and bodysuits.
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SUBLIVIE CONTRACT PRINTERS
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