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Old March 27th, 2008 Mar 27, 2008 2:17:24 AM -   #1 (permalink)
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Default 100% Nylon....

Im wanting to heat press vinyl onto a jacket with 100% outer, 100% cotton inner.

Will it work if I use my normal tshirt vinyl? Would it melt the nylon jacket at all? Any ideas on heat temp to use, and time to press for?

Would I be better off just using inkjet heat transfer paper, considering the nylon wont stretch and then I can do detailed multicoloured designs..?

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Old March 27th, 2008 Mar 27, 2008 9:41:26 AM -   #2 (permalink)
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Default Re: 100% Nylon....

Depending on the particular flavor of nylon, the melting point could be 400* to 650*. nylon is basically a polymer (plastic) melted and spun into fibers then made into fabric. The properties of the polymer that is used determines the melting point. Either way, you should be OK pressing at the time and temps you need for heat pressed vinyl, but I'd plan on wasting one jacket as a test just as a safety buffer.
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Default Re: 100% Nylon....

Excellent many thanks for your reply, exactly what I was after!!

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Default Re: 100% Nylon....

First of all, it depends on what kind of vinyl your normal t-shirt vinyl is. It may or may not be suited for nylon.

It also depends on what temp you need to use for that vinyl. Whatever the temp, be sure to use your teflon sheet.

I would stay away from inkjet transfers for nylon. Those usually need to be pressed longer, and at a higher temp. I think you'll get a much more professional, clean look with the RIGHT vinyl.
 
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Default Re: 100% Nylon....

I use HOTMARK 70 on nylon with no trouble. This brand of vinyl has worked for all my needs. ..... JB
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Default Re: 100% Nylon....

im using Oracal, but im only buying in 10m portions, so im not getting the box with stock numbers on it. Ill just try it on a jacket
 
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Default Re: 100% Nylon....

Unless I am wrong but oracal is a sign vinyl and cannot be heat pressed,, and I don't think they make a thermo vinyl.
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Default Re: 100% Nylon....

Ah ok im getting my heat vinyl from the same place I get my signwriting materials, and its not labeled. Ill ask the supplier next time im in there

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Default Re: 100% Nylon....

They should be able to recommend a material specifically for nylon. Most materials that are specifically for cotton and polyester. Others have specialty adhesives that are designed to adhere to smooth surfaces such as nylon and leather.

These nylon compatible products usually have melting points for the adhesive at lower temperatures and shorter dwell times.
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Default Re: 100% Nylon....

I have used the Eco Film Plus on nylon jackets.....they turned out great and the customer was thrilled enough to recommend me to a fire dept. and also a track team....

I got this at Imprintables Warehouse......easy ppl to work with.

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Default Re: 100% Nylon....

oracal is a sign vinyl.....you'll have to get a heat press vinyl
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