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Old May 2nd, 2009 May 2, 2009 4:33:05 PM -   #1 (permalink)
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I got a bunch of foam front hats from Otto for sublimation. Nobody there had any instructions on how to sublimate on them, only that the trucker hats are what they recommend.

I read that you should lower the temp to 350. I never seem to have good luck with anything less than 385. so I am not sure that is the way to go.

I also have no idea what the dwell time should be.

I would rather not just shoot in the dark and waste these hats trying to figure out what works.

What settings are you guys using and what tips do you have for being successful at this?
 
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Default Re: sublimation instructions for foam hats?

Are you sure these are polyester?? and white??? If they are foam...I wonder if the foam will take the heat/pressure necessary...I do sublimation on regular polyester hats..400Ffor 45 sec
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Yes, they are 100% polyester trucker hats.. I will try your time and temps. I also got some of the polyester mesh caps. Have you done any of those?
 
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Default Re: sublimation instructions for foam hats?

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I got a bunch of foam front hats from Otto for sublimation. Nobody there had any instructions on how to sublimate on them, only that the trucker hats are what they recommend.

I read that you should lower the temp to 350. I never seem to have good luck with anything less than 385. so I am not sure that is the way to go.

I also have no idea what the dwell time should be.

I would rather not just shoot in the dark and waste these hats trying to figure out what works.

What settings are you guys using and what tips do you have for being successful at this?

I have used their caps for many years. I use 400 degr. with light presher med or heavy will distroy the foam they also have a golf cap that I use 100% poly top item #31-458 they print great I wish they made a low 6 panel that way.
 
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Default Re: sublimation instructions for foam hats?

400 degrees 50 sec light pressure. we cut the design so the paper covers the whole hat, won't get press marks that way, always cover with plain paper.
 
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Default Re: sublimation instructions for foam hats?

Thanks guys, Now if I can get a good nozzle check I will try some
 
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