Flex foil is a very popular material in thermal transfer. Flex for heat transfer are cut on a cutting plotter and then applied to the selected base using a temperature and press. There are a lot of kinds of films: metallic, glitter, varnished, neon, reflective, structured and more.
- Reflective flex heat transfer film
- Thickness: 0.135mm
- Dimensions: 0.5 x 1 m
- The flex foil with a reflective effect is made of high-quality polyurethane foil, coated on one side with a strong adhesive (the adhesive is thermally activated - for the transfer press service)
- Foil is with an adhesive backing that facilitate its cutting on a plotter
- Flex foils are thin, flexible and stretchable thanks to that they work with fabric after the heating - comfortable to wear
- Flex is a durable, resistant material for thermal transfer - it doesn't wash off, doesn't crack, doesn't fade
- The foil is suitable for heat transfer for a lot of materials: cotton, polyester, polyester - acrylic
- Ideal for sportswear
- Due to the full coverage, the light-reflecting flex foil can be applied to dark and light fabrics
- Smooth flex foil works well when cutting on a plotter and when selecting unnecessary elements, even very small
- Thin transfer foil is for single colour projects, putting on clothes (T-shirts, sweatshirts, caps, workwear and sportswear) and bags
- T-shirts and other elements marked with flex foil are pleasant to wear and easy to maintain - they can be washed at 60oC
- The foil is EN 471 certified - it is very well visible at night and in difficult weather conditions, suitable for clothing for pedestrians, road workers and other services (police, fire brigade)
- See more flex foil in other vivid colours
Application manual:
- Cut the selected pattern on the plotter in a mirror image, you should cut the foil without a transparent polyester spacer
- Select the unnecessary pieces of foil
- Place the foil on a T-shirt, vest or other medium and heat it for 12 seconds at 150-160oC with medium pressure
- Remove the clear transport foil while it is hot (immediately after opening the press)
- Iron the pattern again for approx. 5 seconds using the silicone support paper Matte Finish or AntiStick