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kik · June 20th, 2009

Heeellllp!!

Does anyone know if non-woven totes can be dye sublimated? If so, what temperature and pressure should I use so that I do not burn the bag?

Please help!!!!!

charles95405 · June 20th, 2009

the tote bags MUST be 100% polyester and you should use press time as normal for the material..probably around 50 sec or so at 400F...med pressure...

kik · June 22nd, 2009

Thank you! I was determined to make it work. The image was applied at 300 for 1 minute but found out the color quality of the image was sacrificed. Not a good look. I thank you for your reply!

satanist2001 · September 1st, 2010

hi guys,

non woven polypropylene basically have lower temperature than cotton.

by exposing them to such high temperature, wont they be burnt or melt?

will heat transfer be a better solution?

pmlegend · September 1st, 2010

Hi
I've done sublimation on poly/cotton blends (polo shirts) with no problem and on 100% polyester at 190 celcius for 50 seconds approximately and had no problems with heat damage. The background colour, if not white, will change the colour seen.

satanist2001 · September 1st, 2010

hi pal,

have u had any success with sae inkjet transfer papers with really black /dark background images.

the mastering of heat and pressure from heat press proves a really huge knowledge insights.

jpkevin · September 1st, 2010

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Originally Posted by kik


	Heeellllp!! Does anyone know if non-woven totes can be dye sublimated? If so, what temperature and pressure should I use so that I do not burn the bag? Please help!!!!!

We have a non-woven totes that is a little different material that is special for sublimation. It can be sublimated at regular times and temps.

pmlegend · September 1st, 2010

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Originally Posted by satanist2001


	hi pal, have u had any success with sae inkjet transfer papers with really black /dark background images. the mastering of heat and pressure from heat press proves a really huge knowledge insights.

Hi
No I haven't used sae transfer papers.

satanist2001 · September 1st, 2010

my mistake.....
do u happen to noe the settings for sublimation as well as another method which is heat transfer??

pmlegend · September 1st, 2010

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Originally Posted by satanist2001


	my mistake..... do u happen to noe the settings for sublimation as well as another method which is heat transfer??

Yep, with my press I use 190 degrees celcius for approx 50 seconds or slightly more with medium pressure. Inkjet transfers are not too bad when used on 100% cotton except some types have a heavy hand (feel stiffer and plastic) but there are some softer hand papers around. I just follow the directions on the pack of papers to start with then vary it accordingly. There are shirts available that are 100% cotton inside and polyester on the outside for sublimation.