Description
Specialty Materials offers a huge selection of full-color foils, as well as unique holographic and pattern foils. Foil transfers can be a valuable asset for any t-shirt designer who wants to create an eye-catching element in their designs. Foil creates a beautiful metallic finish.
Foils are part of a two-step process that requires laying down an adhesive product first before adhering. We have one kind of plotter-cut adhesive that these Textile Foils are compatible with: HotMelt.
Acceptable Fabrics
- Cotton, Uncoated Polyester, Cotton/Polyester Blends, Polyester/Acrylic Excluding Nylon
Sizing Available
- Available Widths (in.): 12.5” only
- Available Lengths (ft.): 25’ rolls only
Thickness
- 1 mil/23 microns
Application Instructions - HotMelt
- Blade – 45°, low pressure
- Cut – Mirror image
- Temp – 300° F
- Pressure – Medium, even
- Time – 5 seconds
- Peel – Warm, almost hot
Application Instructions - Textile Foils
- Pressure – Place foil over Hotmelt, cover with Teflon Sheet, and press for 10 seconds. Rub with cloth, let cool, then peel.
- Care – Wash inside out, cold water, gentle. Line dry. Do not dry-clean.
