[embprints]

Hello everyone!
I have to press some names on some 100% polyester Nike Dri-Fit shirts for our main client, but they seem to heat sensitive and says "Use cool iron" on label.

I've pressed Easyweed & Easyweed Stretch on similar Nike Dri-Fit tank tops earlier this week, and at 265-270 F with medium to high pressure (stretch needs high pressure), I'm still getting a lightly discolored or faded box where I pressed with my heat press pillow.

Any suggestions for a low temp shirt vinyl or how to prevent the "box" when pressing?

I've read online that Chemica Hotmark Revolution is low temp and can press at 230-245, but only one person in this forum (so far) seems to have used it.

Thank you!

 

[into the T]

poli-tape (thermoflex) has a newish 'turbo' vinyl,
as does sef

get some samples and start trialing

i have tested both of the above's regular vinyl,
and they both are still looking very good after 35+ wash/dry cycles

 

[embprints]

Thanks! Ill check them both out! I think our local distributor has SEF too.

 

[bwdesigns]

Results from Top Dog Film. and I ALWAYS use the grey silicone cover sheet from Stahls.

 

[into the T]

i forgot to mention them

they have a new 8-12 sec @ 300f called fusion cut
check out their dealers page (not many suppliers, but there regular vinyl tests right up there with poli-tape and sef)