Self Adhesive Vinyl for Sublimation and Laser Printing - Washaffix

Self-adhesive vinyl you can personalise using dye sublimation and laser printing. Water-resistant and grease repellent.

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DESCRIPTION

WASHAFFIX is a vinyl for rigid surfaces such as ceramic, plastic, wood, glass, aluminium and more.

This vinyl can be printed using 2 different methods: directly with a laser printer or using dye sublimation printing. Moreover, there are 2 options to sublimate it: before or after sticking it to the surface of the object you want to personalise, as long as it resists heat
Printable using dry toner (both monochrome and colour), white toner, LED technology or flash fusing
Permanent acrylic adhesive
Suitable for plotter cutting. PVC-free, can also be laser cut
Durable due to no water absorption and high adhesive tack
Dishwasher safe up to 60ºC

THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND

Avoid using the microwave on personalised glasses, cups or plates with Washaffix
If you want to get higher opacity, we recommend using the matte white. This will prevent the colour of the object on which it is applied from blending with the colours of the design
To show the colour of the object in combination with the design, use the transparent one
When printing by dye sublimation let the ink dry for 48-72 hours
If you use a Silhouette Cameo cutting plotter apply the following parameters: blade 2, force 20 and passes 1
Transparent Washaffix needs less time, temperature and pressure than the matte white vinyl (see sublimation settings)
Use a squeegee to adhere the vinyl and avoid the formation of air bubbles

SUBLIMATION SETTINGS

MATTE WHITE

CLEAR

SUBLIMATION INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE STICKING IT ON

MATTE WHITE

Print the design in mirror image on sublimation paper
Preheat the press to 200ºC
Place the vinyl on the press with the sublimation side facing up and the design printed on it
Cover both with protective paper
Press for 50 seconds, medium pressure
Remove the protective paper and the printed vinyl
If needed, cut the design with a vinyl cutter, scissors or a box cutter
Peel off the liner and adhere it to the desired surface with the help of a spatula

CLEAR

Print the design in mirror image on sublimation paper
Preheat the press to 190ºC
Remove the vinyl from the liner and stick it to protective paper or any other silicone paper. Use a spatula to avoid air bubbles or wrinkles. Do not throw away the liner because you will need it later
Place the vinyl on the press with the sublimation side facing up and the design printed on it
Cover both with protective paper
Press for 35 seconds, low pressure
Reattach the sublimated vinyl to the liner with the help of a spatula
Wipe off any ink residue on the vinyl with a dry cloth
Cut it preferably with a plotter
Peel off the liner and adhere it to the desired surface

SUBLIMATION INSTRUCTIONS AFTER BONDING

MATTE WHITE

Cut and stick the 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 the heat of the press
Print the design in mirror image on sublimation paper
Preheat the press to 200ºC
Place the item on the press with the vinyl facing upwards
Put the printed paper with the design on top of the vinyl
Cover both with protective paper
Press for 50 seconds, low pressure
Using a protective glove, remove the newly printed item from the press

CLEAR

Cut and stick the 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 the heat of the press
Print the design in mirror image on sublimation paper
Preheat the press to 190ºC
Place the item on the press with the vinyl facing upwards
Put the printed paper with the design on top of the vinyl
Cover both with protective paper
Press for 35 seconds, low pressure
With the help of a protective glove, remove the finished sublimated item
Carefully peel off the paper