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screen printing => General Screen Printing => Topic started by: sqslabs on October 16, 2016, 04:20:13 PM

Title: Removing Web Tack From Hoodies
Post by: sqslabs on October 16, 2016, 04:20:13 PM
We're currently having to flash prior to removing garments from the press, due to running our small backup dryer while transitioning to a new one.  While printing some hoodies last week, the extra heat ended up remelting the web spray on the boards, in turn getting the inside of the hoodies a bit sticky.  Wondering if anyone has any solutions to getting it off or at least making it not sticky to the touch. 

Thanks much.
Title: Re: Removing Web Tack From Hoodies
Post by: Frog on October 16, 2016, 08:50:50 PM
In general, for a whole slew of things (but never apparel) I solve residual stickiness with talcum powder. Pn many surfaces I can just brush off the excess.
Figuring a quick way to remove it on these is on you. Perhaps compressed air would be an easy fix.
Title: Re: Removing Web Tack From Hoodies
Post by: sqslabs on October 16, 2016, 09:30:32 PM
Thanks Frog.  Of course these have to be black hoodies, but I'll definitely give it a shot.

I also received a tip to use strong tape (like Polyken) and dab it on the sticky areas.  Will report back with the results tomorrow. 
Title: Re: Removing Web Tack From Hoodies
Post by: sqslabs on October 17, 2016, 09:11:47 AM
Tape did help, but not enough to fully remove the adhesive.  We then tried spot gun fluid on a rag and it seems to be working very well.  Slow, but very well.

Keeping the powder as a last resort due to the color contrast, but I think we're gonna get by with the fluid/rag combo.
Title: Re: Removing Web Tack From Hoodies
Post by: Frog on October 17, 2016, 10:21:10 AM
Make sure to wear gloves
Title: Re: Removing Web Tack From Hoodies
Post by: sqslabs on October 17, 2016, 10:54:24 AM
Make sure to wear gloves

Check!
Title: Re: Removing Web Tack From Hoodies
Post by: bimmridder on October 17, 2016, 11:36:44 AM
Andy, I almost didn't recognize you with the ball cap on.
Title: Re: Removing Web Tack From Hoodies
Post by: Frog on October 17, 2016, 12:03:46 PM
Andy, I almost didn't recognize you with the ball cap on.

My "October Surprise" !