More information about Washaffix self-adhesive printable vinyl for sublimation and laser printing

INDEX

> Description

> Things to keep in mind

> Technical details

> Storage conditions, printing location and use

> How to customise and apply Washaffix vinyl?

> Sublimation before application: Recommended instructions and parameters

> Sublimation after application: Recommended instructions and parameters

> Laser printing

DESCRIPTION

• Perfect for temporary vehicle stickers or promotional material for small businesses
• Clear and waterproof. No additional lamination required
• Can be printed in two ways: directly with a laser printer or via sublimation. It can also be sublimated before or after adhering to the object's surface
• High tear resistance. Its composition prevents creasing during handling
• Excellent transparency without yellowish tones or graininess, ideal for achieving interesting optical effects
• Pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA). Pressure must be applied to the vinyl for adhesion
• Low adhesion allows for easy removal without leaving adhesive residue on the applied surface
• Highly stabilised and water-resistant liner. Ideal for customising the vinyl through direct printing
• Compatible with dry toner laser printers, LED or flash fusion
• Suitable for cutting with a plotter. Contains no PVC, so it can also be laser cut

THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND

• Use a squeegee to secure the adhesive and avoid air bubbles (see Related Products)
• For greater opacity, use the Washaffix matte white vinyl, available in Related Products
• Avoid using microwaves on cups, mugs, or plates customised with Washaffix
• If using a Silhouette Cameo plotter, the recommended cutting parameters are: blade (2), speed (2), pressure (20), and passes (1)

TECHNICAL DETAILS

STORAGE CONDITIONS, PRINTING LOCATION AND USE

(*) Shelf life of 18 months from delivery, provided the environmental conditions for printing, use, and storage are met.

HOW TO CUSTOMISE AND APPLY WASHAFFIX VINYL?

SUBLIMATION BEFORE APPLICATION: RECOMMENDED INSTRUCTIONS AND PARAMETERS

• Print the design in mirror image, using sublimation paper
• Remove the liner from the Washaffix and stick it to protective paper or any other silicone paper. Use a squeegee to avoid air bubbles or wrinkles. Keep the liner for later
• Preheat the press to 190ºC
• Place the Washaffix vinyl on the press’ lower platen and the printed design on top of it^(*). Cover them with another layer of protective paper
• Press for 35 seconds, low pressure
• Remove the layer of protective paper from the sublimated Washaffix vinyl and reattach it to its liner
• With a dry cloth, clean any ink residue that might remain on the vinyl after pressing
• Cut the design with a vinyl cutter if possible
• When applying the design, simply remove the liner and stick it to the surface you are personalising

^(*) To guarantee a more uniform pressure, you may place a thin board, or something similar, on the press’ lower platen before placing the vinyl.

SUBLIMATION AFTER APPLICATION: RECOMMENDED INSTRUCTIONS AND PARAMETERS

• Cut and stick the Washaffix vinyl to the object you want to personalise
• If necessary, use heat-resistant tape to protect the parts of the item that may get damaged by heat
• Print the design in mirror image, using sublimation paper
• Preheat the press to 190ºC
• Place the item on the press’ lower platen, with the vinyl to be printed facing up
• Place the previously printed design on the vinyl
• Press for 35 seconds, heavy pressure
• Using a protective glove, remove the item with the newly printed vinyl
• Remove the paper carefully

LASER PRINTING

• You can use any laser printer: standard or white toner, with LED technology or flash fusing
• Select the paper type in your printer: “Transparency” or the most suitable option according to the thickness and grammage of this vinyl.
• Place the vinyl in the printer tray
• Print the design on the vinyl
• Cut the outline of the design using scissors or a vinyl cutter
• Remove the excess media, leaving on the liner the design you want to stick to the item
• Slightly peel the design off its backing at one end, but enough so that it sticks to the vinyl to begin its application
• Gradually place the vinyl on the target surface. Use a squeegee to avoid the formation of air bubbles