New possibilities for 4-colour textile transfers with Poli-Trans transfer films and more!
The classic films used for textile finishing with a cutting plotter and transfer press are flex films and flock films. Both types of film are available in many different colours and special finishes, such as reflective films, flex films with a disco or glitter effect, and much more. However, these media can only be used to create single-colour textile transfers or, at best, transfers combining individual colours. Photorealistic images, colour gradients, etc. are not possible.
In order to be able to produce 4-colour textile transfers (the term is derived from the CMYK system used by most printers and refers to photorealistic reproduction) on both light and dark textiles without investing in expensive digital or direct printing systems, we have added the transfer films from the Poli-Trans range to our product range, alongside the already familiar Inkjet Flex.
The new Subli-Patch Medium Poli-Flex Printable 4675 is also worth mentioning in this context, as this material can be used in sublimation transfers to produce brilliant and highly durable prints.
The individual transfer films are briefly described below.
Poli-Trans Inkjet Light
The A4 or A3 Poli-Trans Inkjet Light transfer films are printed using a standard inkjet printer, the print is roughly trimmed with scissors (contour cutting on a cutting plotter is not necessary) and then heat-pressed onto light-coloured or pastel-coloured textiles made from a variety of materials. The result is washable up to 40°C.
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Poli-Trans Inkjet Dark
For dark textiles, Poli-Trans Inkjet Dark transfer films are also available in DIN A4 and A3 sizes. The design is also printed using a standard inkjet printer. If desired, the printout can be cut out using a contour cut on a cutting plotter. The transfer is then heat-pressed onto all dark or, of course, light-coloured textiles. The result is machine-washable at cold temperatures.
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Poli-Trans Laser Light
As a counterpart to Inkjet Light, the Laser Light transfer film is available in DIN A4 and A3 sizes and can be printed on using standard colour laser printers. The printout is roughly trimmed with scissors (contour cutting on a cutting plotter is not necessary) and then heat-pressed onto light-coloured or pastel-coloured textiles made from a wide variety of materials. The result is washable at up to 40°C.
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Poli-Trans Laser Dark
The corresponding film for dark textiles is called Laser Dark (DIN A4 and A3) and can also be printed on using many standard colour laser printers. If desired, the printout can be cut out using a contour cut on a cutting plotter. The result is washable at up to 40°C.
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Poli-Trans Laser No Trim
Poli-Trans Laser (Light) No Trim is a completely new type of material. These films are also available as sheets in DIN A4 and A3 sizes. Laser No Trim is suitable for transferring flat, multi-coloured graphics (not photographs, but rather text and flat objects). After printing on a standard colour laser printer, the printout simply needs to be roughly trimmed and is then heat-pressed onto light-coloured or pastel-coloured textiles. The printed areas are transferred with colour-fast results, whilst the unprinted areas are not. A very quick and simple method for professionally transferring relatively simple, multi-coloured graphics. The result is washable up to 40°C.
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Subli-Patch Poli-Flex Printable 4675
This special material is available by the metre in a width of 50 cm. Subli-Patch is first ‘printed’ in the transfer press using transfer paper printed with sublimation inks, then contour-cut on a cutting plotter if required, and finally pressed onto the fabric. The result is a transfer that is washable at 90°C, extremely durable and has a silky matt sheen, meeting professional standards in every respect.
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Inkjet Flex printable
The well-known Inkjet Flex is available in DIN A4 and A3 formats, as well as by the metre in a 50 cm width. The film is printed using standard inkjet printers and, if required, die-cut on a cutting plotter. The finished design is transferred using a heat press, resulting in a textile transfer with vibrant colours that is washable at 90°C.
Here are a few examples of the textile finishing options described, from our YOW! Studio:
