More information about the Sublicotton sublimation coating for cotton

INDEX

> Description

> Things to keep in mind

> Recommended application tools

> Curing parameters

> Application instructions on light fabrics

> Application instructions on dark fabrics

> Recommendations

DESCRIPTION

• Once applied to the garment, it can be sublimated by following the steps of this technique
• Sublicotton is a water-based coating that integrates very well into the fabric. It does not crack and has a soft feel
• No screen printing machines are required to apply the base coat
• Complies with Oeko-Tex Standard 100 (II), which certifies that it does not contain heavy metals such as lead, mercury or nickel

THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND

• Not suitable for synthetic fibres
• The dark cotton base coat is two-component. It must be mixed with the supplied powder agent (Ecocharge NF SumiPrint)
• Once ready, it will last for about 6 hours
• Apply only a thin layer of Sublicotton to the garment. This will maintain the flexibility and softness of the fabric
• You must cure the coating. You can use a curing oven, heat press or flash dryer
• It is recommended to run tests before production

RECOMMENDED SCREEN PRINTING TOOLS

CURING PARAMETERS

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE ON LIGHT COTTON

Step 1: Apply the coating

• The fabric must be clean and lint free
• Prepare the screen printing screen with the design you want to print
• Place the screen on the garment
• Add enough coating on the screen to cover the print area
• Push down 3 times with the squeegee, scraping off the excess
• Dry the counting according to the curing parameters specified in the previous section

Step 2: Sublimation

• Print the design in mirror image using sublimation paper
• Place the printed paper with the design on top of the coating
• Press at 200ºC with medium-high pressure for 40 seconds

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE ON DARK COTTON

Step 1: Apply the coating

• The fabric must be clean and lint free
• Prepare the screen printing screen with the design you want to print
• Prepare the mixture: 5 g of powder agent per 100 g of coating. Only as much as you are going to use
• Let the mixture rest for 15 minutes and stir again
• Place the screen on the garment
• Add enough coating on the screen to cover the print area
• Push down 3 times with the squeegee, scraping off the excess
• Dry the counting according to the curing parameters specified in the previous section

Step 2: Sublimation

• Print the design in mirror image using sublimation paper
• Place the printed paper with the design on top of the coating
• Press at 200ºC with medium-high pressure for 45 seconds

RECOMMENDATIONS

• Keep the coating tub closed and stored below 35ºC, away from direct or indirect heat sources
• Once opened, use it as soon as possible
• Work in ventilated areas using personal protection elements like gloves, goggles or mask
• Do not add any additives other than those supplied by the supplier