More information about thee sublimation shin pads and their accessories

INDEX

> Description

> Things to keep in mind

> Personalisation templates

> Shin pad sleeve

> Carry bag

> Moulds

> Dimensions (approx.)

> Recommended instructions and parameters for sublimating the shin pads

> Recommended instructions and parameters for sublimating the shin pad sleeve

DESCRIPTION

• Perfect for any sports you would need to protect your lower legs, such as football, hockey, rollerblading, skateboarding, cycling or combat sports.
• Can be personalised on the outside using a shin pad heat press; can also be sublimated using a 3D sublimation vacuum oven and the special shin pad moulds
• Different models, all in gloss white: rigid plastic (smooth or honeycomb) and carbon fibre
• The carbon fibre shin guards are more resistant and have a higher impact absorption capacity than the plastic ones
• Back made of black EVA foam. It makes the shin pads pleasant to wear and reduces shock impacts, providing even better leg protection

THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND

• The foam should be glued to the shin pad after sublimation
• The size between the models varies slightly due to the shape of the shin guards: the smooth and carbon fiber ones have a straight line side finish, while the honeycomb ones end in a curved shape, slightly more arched
• Plain and honeycomb shin guards are made of polybutylene terephthalate (PBT), which is a thermoplastic of the polyester polymer family

PERSONALISATION TEMPLATES

To see the template, open the PDF file using Photoshop. Remember to enable the layers:

• All shin guards in all sizes (.pdf - 2,34 MB)

SHIN PAD SLEEVES (Ref. 044936)

• Shin pad sleeves with a front opening to insert the shin pad and another one to place the leg in
• Made of elastic white polyester fabric. With holes for better breathability
• Can be sublimated with an all-over print using a flat heat press
• Available for kids and adults
• No distinction between left and right, which makes them easier to use
• Unit of sale: pair of shin pad sleeves

CARRY BAG (REF. 051430)

• Drawstring bag to store a pair of shin pads
• Black mesh for breathability and displaying the contents easily
• Adjustable drawstring closure
• Sold individually

MOULDS (REF. 038765)

• They allow you to personalise your shin pads in a 3D sublimation vacuum oven
• Specially made to sublimate shin pads for both kids and adults
• Coated with an aluminium layer
• Highly pressure resistant
• Unit of sale: pair of right/left shin pads

DIMENSIONS

RECOMMENDED INSTRUCTIONS AND PARAMETERS FOR SUBLIMATING THE SHIN PADS

WITH SHIN PAD HEAT PRESS

• Print the design in mirror image using the template, and cut out the edges with a cutter or scissors
• Preheat the press to 180°C
• Place the paper's printed side against the shin pad and fix it with heat-resistant tape to prevent it from moving
• Place protective paper on the lower platen of the press and then the shin pad
• Press for 170-190 seconds (S/M sizes) or 180-205 seconds (XXL size), medium-heavy pressure
  
• Using a protective glove, remove the newly printed shin pad
• Repeat the process with the other shin pad
• Carefully peel off the paper

WITH MOULDS AND A 3D VACUUM OVEN

• Preheat the 3D vacuum press with the moulds inside to 200ºC and create a vacuum for 10 minutes
• Print the design in mirror image and trim it around the image
• Place the paper's printed side against each shin pad and fix it with heat-resistant tape
• Once it is preheated, set it to 200ºC for 7-8 minutes
• Using protective gloves, place the shin pads on each mould and create a vacuum
• Remove any wrinkles that may have formed To do so, press with your fingers from the inside out until the wrinkles have completely disappeared
• Close the oven and bake
• After baking, open the oven and remove the membrane
• Before taking them out from the oven and the moulds, press on the shin pads for 30 seconds to make sure they do not lose their shape
• Take the shin pads out of the oven, holding them at the ends to prevent deformation
• When they start to cool, remove the paper from the shin pads
• Once completely cool, place the self-adhesive foam on each shin pad. Simply peel off the protecting paper from the adhesive and fix it on the back of the shin pad. Press on it for a few minutes until it has fully adhered
• The shin pads are now ready to use

RECOMMENDED INSTRUCTIONS AND PARAMETERS FOR SUBLIMATING THE SHIN PAD SLEEVE

• Print the design in mirror image
• Preheat the press to 180-200ºC
• Place the sleeve on the lower platen of the press and the paper's printed side against it. Fix the paper with heat-resistant tape
• Press for 40-45 seconds, medium pressure
• Using a protective glove, remove the newly printed shin pad sleeve
• Carefully peel off the paper