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INTERNATIONAL COATINGS TRANSFER PRODUCTS
COLD PEEL TRANSFERS
International Coatings Multipurpose, 700, 1100 or 500 Series Plastisols can be used to make cold peel
transfers. The inks should be printed straight from the container on a coated, cold peel release paper. The most
common cold peel paper used is known as T-75, Transfert-75 or French paper. Parchment paper can also be used
especially where it might be helpful to be able to see through the paper. Parchment paper is best suited for 1-color
transfers as this paper shrinks considerably when heated. When ordering paper for cold peel transfers, make sure to
specify cold peel application. Inks can be printed through a 61 to 160 monofilament screen mesh. The screen mesh
used depends on design detail and ink being used. Glitter inks should be printed through 16T to 25T monofilament
mesh for best results. The gelation temperature for Multipurpose, 700 and 1100 Series inks is 225°F to 275°F
(107°C to 135°C). The gelation temperature for the 500 Series inks used as a cold peel ink is 180°F to 225°F (82°C
to 107°C). Use a 60 to 70 durometer squeegee with a sharp to rounded edge. The squeegee edge used depends on
the ink being printed, detail of design and ink deposit required. Colors for cold peel transfers can be overlapped,
because the ink is not split when applied. Poor adhesion and/or elongation (stretch) may result from over gelation of
the inks. Adhesive powders, such as International Coatings # 304 powder adhesive, can be sprinkled on wet ink and
gelled, for better adhesion to some problem fabrics such as polyester. Make sure to brush off excess adhesive from
gelled transfer, to prevent adhesive spotting on dark fabrics. Quick Trans 500 additive can be added to the cold peel
inks to give a little better release and a softer hand. The ratio is 6 to 8 parts ink to 1 part 500 additive. Completed
transfers are applied at 350°F to 375°F (178°C to 191°C), for 10 to 15 seconds, medium pressure. Cold peel
transfers, when made correctly, can be very durable. If they are not, it is usually because of over gelation or poor
application procedures. Since the entire ink film is removed from the cold peel transfer when applied, they are not
as breathable and soft as most hot peel hot split transfers.
FOIL TRANSFERS
There are two adhesives that are recommended for making foil transfers. 3801LF 1 is a plastisol foil
adhesive and is used for making foil applications on cotton, cotton/polyester blends and 100% polyester fabrics.
3901LF is a water-base foil adhesive. It can be used on cotton, cotton/polyester blends and on some nylons, Lycra-
Spandex, and leather. It is important to test adhesion and durability of these products before beginning a production
run. Both of these products can also be directly printed to the garment for foil applications.
3801LF-plastisol foil adhesive should be printed through a 60 to 110 monofilament screen mesh. Use a 65
to 70 durometer squeegee with a sharp edge. The ink, when used for making foil transfers, should be printed on the
dull, silver side of the foil, mirror image. Gel the ink on the foil at 250°F to 275°F (121°C to 135°C). Since this is a
heat activated adhesive, gelation temperatures are not as critical as with hot peel transfers. Application temperature
is 325°F to 350°F (163°C to 178°C). Try 325°F (163°C) first, for best results. Application time is 10 to 15 seconds.
Wait till transfer cools before removing foil carrier sheet. When doing the foil application as a transfer only, it is
suggested that the garment be preheated for 5 seconds before the transfer is applied. This will remove any moisture
from the fabric. For more information on 3801LF Foil Adhesive see International Coatings' product bulletin
3801LF.
3901LF water-base foil adhesive should be printed through a 60 to 86 monofilament screen mesh coated
with a water-resistant stencil or emulsion. This product can be air-dried or heat cured at 250°F (121°C). The ink,
when used for making foil transfers, should be printed on the dull silver side of the foil, mirror image. 3901LFwaterbase
adhesive will dry quickly in the screen if left unattended for any time. Leave screen flooded with
adhesive between prints and use International Coatings 416 or 415 Retarder on warm days. Immediately clean the
1 LF denotes lead free.
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