VINYL TRANSFER

How it’s done:

The artwork is required in a vector format which s produce in a software package such as Corel Draw. Once the artwork has been cut we remove the unwanted vinyl, this process is called weeding. Weeding is a time consuming and delicate process if the design has fine detail. This is why vinyl is only good for lettering and simple one colour designs.

Once the weeding is done and we are left with the design on its backing paper, we then transfer this onto the garment using an industrial heat press, at a temperature of 160c. We then remove the backing paper to reveal the finished garment.

When would we recommend vinyl?

·         Individual names and numbers

·         One-off samples

·         Multi-coloured logos that need to look bright and bold on dark backgrounds or on fabrics that have dyes that could otherwise bleed into the print

·         Nylon and technical fabrics, such as hi viz workwear, waterproofs, Gore-Tex and similar, umbrellas and bags

·         Fabrics that stretch such as Lycra or Spandex and leisurewear

·         Flock effect – luxurious velvet like pile transfer

Are Transfers Durable?

This method isn’t as durable as screen printing though the technology has come a long way in recent years. Transfers are fully wash and colour fast at 30c in all popular washing products, we do note recommend that they are tumble dried.