Flex films are a very popular material used in thermal transfer. Flex heat-sealable foils are cut on a cutting plotter and then applied to the selected base using a heat transfer press. Depending on the properties of the film and the final effect, there are a lot of types heat transfer vinyls: from standard, metallic, glitter, lacquered, neon, reflective, structured and others. At your request, we can provide you a flex or flock foil sample - please ask your sales representative for details.
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- Heatflex Sublistop perforated flex film with adhesive backing
- Foil thickness: 80 microns
- The flex thermal transfer foil is made of high-quality matt, perforated polyurethane foil, coated on one side with glue (the glue is thermally activated - under the influence of the heat of the transfer press)
- Perforated flex film with a color blocker is characterized by very good coverage - it effectively blocks the penetration of fabric color, making it ideal for application on substrates dyed in the sublimation process, especially on sportswear
- Flex films are thin, flexible and stretchable, thanks to which they work with the fabric after heating - comfortable to wear
- Flex is a durable, resistant material for thermal transfer - it does not wash out, does not crack, does not fade
- Heatflex Sublistop foil for thermal transfer is suitable for heat sealing on many types of substrates: cotton, polyester, nylon
- Due to full coverage, white anti-migration flex foil can be applied to fabrics in various colors, both light and dark
- Smooth flex foil works well when cutting on a plotter, suitable for large patterns
- T-shirts and other elements marked with flex foil are pleasant to wear and easy to maintain - they can be washed at a temperature of up to 40oC
- The film is Oeko-Tex Standard 100 certified - it is environmentally friendly and for the skin of allergy sufferers and small children
- See more flex foils in other vibrant colors
Application instructions:
- Cut the selected motif on the plotter in a mirror image (left readable); a knife with a cutting angle of 45o should cut the foil only without the transparent polyester liner
- Select unnecessary foil fragments
- Place the foil on a t-shirt or other medium and heat for 8 seconds at 130°C
- Remove the transparent heat liner (immediately after opening the press)
A video shows the print from several heatflex films is below. It is only sample video, the current welding parameters are in the instructions above.