Vapor Bandana Sublimation Instructions

Instruction Details

Temperature:
385°F / 196.11°C
Time:
30 Seconds
Pressure:
Light
Substrate:
DOGBAN, BANS100, DOGBAN1, DOGBAN2, DOGBAN3, DOGBAN4 (Part numbers may vary by distributor)

Additional Items Needed

  • Adhesive Spray
  • Lint Roller

Heat Press Method Instructions

1. Cover the bottom press platen with protective paper to prevent bleed from image.
2. Place the bandana, imaging side face up, on protective paper and lint roll the entire area that will come into contact by the press. Cover bandana with a piece of protective paper.
3. Prepress the fabric for 5-10 seconds, let cool.
4. Lightly mist transfer with DyeTrans Adhesive Spray.
5. Place the transfer on the fabric, smooth wrinkles.
6. Cover with protective paper. This paper must cover the entire area of the material that comes into contact with the heat platen.
7. Press with Temp/Time/Pressure settings listed above.

Note:
The dog bandanas need at least a 1.5" bleed to accommodate for dimensional tolerances from piece to piece.

Both products are made of the same fabric as the white basic performance tee, so the instructions and care information are the same.

Stack Order for Heat Press

  • HEAT PRESS PLATEN
  • PROTECTIVE PAPER
  • TRANSFER
  • SUBSTRATE
  • PROTECTIVE PAPER
  • BOTTOM TABLE

OUR INSTRUCTIONS ARE BASED ON USING A DK20S, DK3110 AND/OR A COUNTER TOP CONVECTION OVEN. TIMES AND TEMPERATURES WILL VARY DEPENDING ON WHICH EQUIPMENT YOU USE.

Heat Press Pressure Cheat Sheet

Level
PSI
Press Dial Level
Average Human Resistance Felt
Contact Pressure
10-15 psi
1 on press dial
Where the platen just makes physical contact with product
Light Pressure
20 psi
2 on press dial
Resistant with one arm pressing down, easy with two arms
Medium Pressure
40-60 psi
3-5 on press dial
Resistant with two arms pressing down, doesn't require usage of shoulders
Heavy Pressure
80 psi
6 and up on dial
Very resistant with two arms pressing down, requires lifting of elbows and shoulders to lock in place

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