- My iron-on flock transfer will not stick to my substrate.
- What are the different methods for applying flock
transfers to apparel?
- Should I use an iron or a heat press?
- How can I do two (or more) colors of flock?
- How do I remove flock?
- How do I print flock transfers?
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- My iron-on flock transfer will
not stick to my substrate.
There could be a couple of different reasons why your transfer is
not sticking. First, you need to make sure that you are applying the
transfers to a flockable substrate. (A flockable substrate is a material
that can withstand heat of 325-350° F.) Then make sure you are
using the suggested time, temperature, and pressure requirements for
flock application. If you follow our simple application instructions
you should not have a problem. Call HIX flock customer service if
you are still unsure.
Note: Always pre-test flock for adhesion and washability before beginning
any flock application. Flock is a dyed fiber. You may experience slight
color differences between dye lots of same color. Some colors will
look different when heated and will return to their original color
once cooled.
Application Instructions - With a home iron, set temperature at 325-350°
F or cotton/cotton blend. Apply firm pressure for 15-20 seconds over
the entire transfer (if your transfer is larger than your iron, iron
in small sections. You may iron over previously applied flock). Keep
moving the iron. Do not burn the garment. Note: Thicker garments,
such as toweling, carpet, lined garments, etc., will take more time.
If using a heat press, set to medium pressure (20 lbs.) and 325 -
350° F. Press transfer for 12-15 seconds.
- What are the different methods
for applying flock transfers to apparel?
There are two different methods of applying flock transfers. The first
is to use a HIX heat transfer machine. The second is using a home
iron. you can find application instructions in question 10 or click
"How to Apply" under the "INFO" link at the top
of this website.
- Should I use an iron or a heat
press?
A HIX transfer machine (heat press) can best control time, temperature,
and pressure which is key when applying flock transfers. Many hobbyists
buy HIX machines because they are simple, easy, and reliable. yes
there is an initial investment, but it is well worth it.
You can find a home iron in most homes. Smaller flock transfers can
easily be applied with an iron. Control the time, temperature, and
pressure. If you are doing small letters and just a few garments,
an iron is fine. If you are doing 40 T-shirts and a larger design
it will be difficult to get good, consistent applications...use a
HIX heat press.
- How can I do two (or more) colors
of flock?
HIX only makes single/one color flock transfers with 25 different
colros to choose from. There are a couple different ways that you
can achieve a multi-colored look. One way is by combining one color
of one transfer with another color of that same transfer. This will
give you a multi-colored design. The second way of making a multi-color
design using our flock transfers is by screenprinting part of your
design on the garment before applying the flock transfer. This will
give you a multi-media/multi-color/multi-texture look. Note: this
will not work with puff/suede type inks or any ink that will not accept
the heat from the flock application.
- How do I remove flock?
If the flock transfer was applied properly to the garment it can not be removed. Always test on substrate before applying final flock transfer. Remember you can press flock over and over.
- How do I print flock transfers?
- Start with HIX flock paper, printable adhesive and adhesive crystals.
- Expose your artwork into a #60 mesh screen (coarse) and washout thoroughly. Remember transfers are exposed backwards.
- Use a 60 durometer squeegee with a rounded edge to push the printable adhesive onto the surface of the flock paper. Use an off contact setting and light pressure to avoid printing too deep. Flood the screen to slow drying of the adhesive in the screen during long runs. (A vacuum table or tack adhesive will hold the paper in place)
- Lightly dip the printed sheet in a tray of adhesive crystals, they will attach to the printed adhesive. Gently tap the back side of the paper to remove the excess.
- Dry these printed sheets in an air dryer at 170°-190° for 10-20 minutes or rack dry for 24 hours.
- Using a soft bristled brush removed the excess adhesive crystals then follow with a final fusing cure in your oven at 300°-330° for two minutes (300°-310° for white).
- After your transfers cool they are ready to apply or store for future use.
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“We here at Southern School Uniforms have been very pleased with the quality, price and delivery of all of the many flocked products that we have purchased from HIX over the last few years. Keep up the good work!”
-Rob Barranco
Southern School Uniforms
Montgomery, AL
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