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SewingMatters · January 8th, 2009

I have tried to search the forum for this but haven't found an answer. Anyone sublimated on nylon mesh? What were your results?
Any tips? I have a customer with a rush job of course. When they came by they ask for Vinyl, which is what I planned then noticed the side they wanted printed was nylon and I don't have the correct vinyl in stock. So, I though possibly I could do the job by sublimation. Any thoughts? Thanks in advance for any and all help.

sjaguar13 · March 25th, 2009

Did you attempt to dye sub the nylon mesh? I ran into the same problem where I have nylon mesh jerseys, and I would like to dye sub, if I can.

conde tech · March 26th, 2009

If you have a sample shirt, test it. Some have problems with shirt melting. Test at 400 degrees...med. pressure...45-55 seconds. If you have problems with shirt at 400 degrees, back your temp. down to 385 degrees...45-55 sec....med. pressure.

sjaguar13 · March 26th, 2009

If I can get the shirt to not melt, will the image hold up or would it be like cotton and just wash off? I don't have any sample shirts, but I would get some if there was a chance of it working.

cprvh · March 27th, 2009

The image will hold...just like poly. I would suggest starting around 365°F and go lower if your inks will allow.

conde tech · March 27th, 2009

The image should last the life of the garment.

jotsuki · April 23rd, 2009

Nylon will take the dispersed dyes used in most sublimation ink. But it does depend o nthe type of nylon. Nylon 6,6 will typically work.

There are dyes formulated for nylon and have different color performance. So you might want to check with your suppliers.

Lastly, the primary problem for nylon will be the colorfastness in wash. If you wash the product with a poly garment, there could be some transfer. Test to be sure.

engraver68 · November 25th, 2009

I just had some one ask about a back pack and searched the forum and came here.
So do you think it will work with sawgrass inks. Typing this made me think I'll have to get a sample from my customer and try. Because the bag maybe poly

no tag was inside. Is there a poly material that is kind of thick.
Found this on Gooole
Polyester vs Nylon -- The Fabric Info Guide! - Sherdog Mixed Martial Arts Forums

I'll have to get a sample and wash test. Has any one tried this yet?
Thanks
Marshall
Good quistions. Love the forum.

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