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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Metalic flex film
- it is made of a high quality very glossy polyurethane flex, laminated with a thermally activated glue
- for heat transfer on cotton, polyester and similar fibers
- metallic glossy flex film is a durable, resistant material for heat transfer - it does not wash out, crack or fade
- due to full coverage, the flex film can be applied to fabrics in a variety of colors
- smooth flex film works well when cutting on a plotter and when selecting unnecessary elements
- thin, colored transfer film is mainly intended for one-color designs, placed on clothes (shirts, blouses, hats, workwear and sportswear) and bags
- stretchable, self adhesive carrier
- T-shirts and other elements marked with metallic film should be washed by hand in temperature 40oC, avoiding strong detergents
- See more flex foil in other colors
Instructions:
- Cut the project on the plotter in mirror image (left-handed); the knife at 45oshould cut only the foil without a transparent polyester spacer.
- Select unnecessary pieces of film.
- Put the foil on a shirt or other product and heat for 15-17 seconds at 160-170oC.
- Remove the transparent spacer (after cooling off completely).