can I heat press vinyl to tricot mesh polyester athletic shorts?

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mamag

Discussion Starter · Mar 28, 2012

So, has anyone heat pressed vinyl to 100% polyester tricot mesh athletic shorts? I see posts from a few years ago but nothing recent?

I want to put a school name/mascot on the bottom leg/hem area of team athletic practice shorts.

Thanks...

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jeff99200

· #2 · Mar 28, 2012

yes I use Stahls econoprint on tricomesh all the time. The only issues are if it is 2-ply the adhesive might stick the layers together. If they are single layer put teflon sheet underneath to keep adhesive from bottom platen

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Shogun Graphix

· #3 · Jun 5, 2013

I just did about 25 track jackets today. They were 100% polyester tricot. I had success at 250 degrees x four seconds. No scorch marks or outline on the fabric. I didn't have to use anything to protect the garment.

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sewon

· #4 · Jun 5, 2013

Shogun Graphix said:
I just did about 25 track jackets today. They were 100% polyester tricot. I had success at 250 degrees x four seconds. No scorch marks or outline on the fabric. I didn't have to use anything to protect the garment.

What type of vinyl did you use at that low of a temperature? I am always fighting those press marks on polyester, would love a solution.

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proworlded

· #5 · Jun 5, 2013

Lisa. Our customers have told us that our vinyl is suitable for mesh fabrics. Just place a sheet of Teflon or parchment paper inside the shirt so the does not stick together.

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gtrscarz

· #6 · Jul 6, 2017

I applied a goof proof transfer to mesh shorts and it left holes where the mesh holes are on the shorts. Any ideas on how to prevent this?

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