[pippin decals]

Cross posted on another forum im part of

I have a hotronix fusion 16x20 with different size platens, pillow press and protector sheet and i used everything i had to figure this out with no luck. I have 18 jackets to do with no time crunch....

First time messing with this 100% Poly. I have a test jacket luckily..

So i have a design that is going on a 100% poly jacket( Cheer leader jackets uncoated )and im using siser glitter for the center design and siser stretch for the lettering around it, MY question is how would i go about pressing these on without ruining the other with different pressure and heat settings? Glitter i believe needed to be pressed at 320 for 20 secs ( im just guessing right now for example) and siser stretch needs to be at 305 for 12-15 seconds . Thank you everyone for your info.

( The following is from another forum im on posted this to me and it still isnt working )

1.Compromise, set it at *310-315 for the 20 seconds, you shouldn't have any problems, ez weed is pretty forgiving.

( Didn't help). Tried 310* with pressure @ 3 for 20 secs.Left very noticeable press square mark.

2. you can even get away with *315, just lighten up on the pressure a bit also so that you don't leave a mark from your heat press.

( wasnt going to step up temp ) if its burning the mark at 310 and im already at 3 pressure.


Im really pulling my hair out on this . I can do 50/50 shirts no problem at all. but the 100 % poly is kicking my @SS... But the heat press marks are f-ing me up on this jacket.

I greatly appreciate any advice on what to do next since i have ran out of my own options with this new Poly material.. Thank you greatly.

 

[TrueNorthGear]

EasyWeed Stretch can be applied as low as 280 for about 20s, but stretch needs medium-firm pressure. I'm not sure if the Glitter can apply at the lower temp or not. Check some of the tutorials on the Siser Blog or give them a call.

A silicone flexible application pad is very helpful for preventing scorch marks on 100% Poly.

 

[pippin decals]

EasyWeed Stretch can be applied as low as 280 for about 20s, but stretch needs medium-firm pressure. I'm not sure if the Glitter can apply at the lower temp or not. Check some of the tutorials on the Siser Blog or give them a call.

A silicone flexible application pad is very helpful for preventing scorch marks on 100% Poly.

Thank you . They responded back saying i can press glitter at 285 i think it was. just have to lengthen the time for pressing . I read on stahls website that pressing from the inside out will fix the issue.They actually sell a reversed heat press for this issue lol.. Heat from the bottom.. I think i will avoid these type of jackets next time till i figure out a definite answer. thank you

 

[pippin decals]

Forgot to mention that my pressure is down to 1-2 on my fusion which is what else was suggested to do .it did make a difference but not enough for my liking .

 

[Amw]

Forgot to mention that my pressure is down to 1-2 on my fusion which is what else was suggested to do .it did make a difference but not enough for my liking .

The silicone pad does help (from stahls).
Bottom heat is not a new thing...we bought a press from George knight about 4-5 years ago that has both top and bottom heat. I guess Stahls is just catching up. Their bottom heat comes out in January from my understanding.

 

[TrueNorthGear]

Forgot to mention that my pressure is down to 1-2 on my fusion which is what else was suggested to do .it did make a difference but not enough for my liking .

Just be careful reducing your pressure. The HTV requires a certain amount for it to hold. It may stick for now, but will likely come off with a wash or a lot of wear.

 

[Fbermudez]

you can place the stretch first for two seconds and add the glitter and press them both for about 15seconds at the glitter recommended temperature you should be fine.

 

[into the T]

i always did all the tee's with glitter first,
lowered the temp then did the regular at full-time (considered it my glitter re-press)

then your jackets have time to cool and may help with press marks

alternatively, you could try and find a glitter that applies at a lower temp/time
(chemica has a galaxy stretch glitter @ 300 for 15)

at least switch out your siser for a thermoflex turbo, joto one-4-all, sef flexcut x4, chemica quickflex,
all these apply below 300 for 4-5 secs