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screen printing => General Screen Printing => Topic started by: ericheartsu on January 16, 2015, 10:10:02 AM

Title: for those of you that do screened transfer tags
Post by: ericheartsu on January 16, 2015, 10:10:02 AM

Do you put clear ink down first?

I've noticed alot of transfered tags in retail situations that appear to have a a clear ink on top of the plasitol. Is this a common practice? What is the benefit of doing it?

Title: Re: for those of you that do screened transfer tags
Post by: tonypep on January 16, 2015, 10:28:17 AM

Better washfastness

Title: Re: for those of you that do screened transfer tags
Post by: ericheartsu on January 16, 2015, 10:37:31 AM

Is it literally just clear ink? or is it a special type of base?

Title: Re: for those of you that do screened transfer tags
Post by: noortrd on January 16, 2015, 01:59:17 PM

its a clear ink and also hot split.

Title: Re: for those of you that do screened transfer tags
Post by: BorisB on January 17, 2015, 04:11:16 AM

could be printable adhesive to improve how small letters stick to garment and withstand washing.

Title: Re: for those of you that do screened transfer tags
Post by: Sbrem on January 19, 2015, 12:23:56 PM

We don't do a clear, but I like the idea. We haven't had any complaints, yet...

Steve

Title: Re: for those of you that do screened transfer tags
Post by: mimosatexas on January 19, 2015, 01:08:27 PM

I do a top (bottom when pressed) clear on SOME tags, but rarely and only when they have lots of detail and multiple colors.  Otherwise, I use the powdered adhesive just before they zip through the dryer because it makes every pressing foolproof.  I have tried transfer specific inks, mixing the powder in, etc. and none have been foolproof, especially when pressing on stuff like fleece and tri-blends that require different pressure and heat settings.