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mardiv · August 5th, 2008

Would that work? Or is Sublimation only for Polyester? I have some cool shirts but they are Rayon Polyester.

Thanks!

DEFIANT · August 5th, 2008

I tried it; didn't look good. Never tried washing it as it was a swatch sample and by the way it transferred, I decided to not use it.

mardiv · August 5th, 2008

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Originally Posted by DEFIANT


	I tried it; didn't look good. Never tried washing it as it was a swatch sample and by the way it transferred, I decided to not use it.

thanks! That was what I was afraid of.

So, only silkscreening huh?

mcorrydesigns · August 6th, 2008

Depending on the color of the t-shirt, the dye sublimation should look great on Polyester/Rayon material.

DREAMGLASS · August 6th, 2008

Hi. I would be inclined to 'sacrifice' one of your shirts and see what happens. The sublimation will certainly work with the polyester component, but I have the feeling that it will possibly wash out of the rayon part and give the same faded look you get with poly cotton mixes. Could be wrong though, so I'd be inclined to give it a blast.

mcorrydesigns · August 6th, 2008

I have not had a problem with fading. Is it possible that the paper that transfers the ink is a factor? I have only used certain dyesub transfer paper and maybe I have just been lucky....

DREAMGLASS · August 6th, 2008

It all depends on what percentage of polyester is in the mix and how it is distributed. Not all poly cotton shirts fade badly.

With a new product, it's sometimes prudent to just print up one item and subject it to a wash test.

Must admit I haven't heard of rayon for years.... Where have I been.!!!

Conde_David · August 7th, 2008

I have used many materials like rayon and nylon and found that they do ok but lack the pop
of polyester. You may need to back off the temp to say 375 at 40 seconds. One client of
ours is big into umbrellas (nylon).

martinwoods · August 7th, 2008

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Originally Posted by Conde_David


	I have used many materials like rayon and nylon and found that they do ok but lack the pop of polyester. You may need to back off the temp to say 375 at 40 seconds. One client of ours is big into umbrellas (nylon).

Hi David, glad to see you on the forums. I know you were always so much help when I called with a question. You say nylon, does that mean I could sublimate the back packs that are 100% nylon?

Thnaks

milabix · August 7th, 2008

Mardiv,

Rayon is a cellulose fiber (not a synthetic fiber) and will perform just like cotton when it comes to dye sublimation, if there is some polyester in the blend the poly will take the color and hold it, rayon will not. Nylon )and poly amides in general) will take sublimation ink however the dyes will "migrate" within the fibers over time and you will get poor wash and rub fastness.

Hope this helps,

Milabix

mardiv · August 7th, 2008

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Originally Posted by milabix


	Mardiv, Rayon is a cellulose fiber (not a synthetic fiber) and will perform just like cotton when it comes to dye sublimation, if there is some polyester in the blend the poly will take the color and hold it, rayon will not. Nylon )and poly amides in general) will take sublimation ink however the dyes will "migrate" within the fibers over time and you will get poor wash and rub fastness. Hope this helps, Milabix

yes, thanks so much for the definition and help!

treadhead · August 7th, 2008

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Originally Posted by Conde_David


	I have used many materials like rayon and nylon and found that they do ok but lack the pop of polyester. You may need to back off the temp to say 375 at 40 seconds. One client of ours is big into umbrellas (nylon).