Vapor Apparel SubliSocks

Instruction Details

Temperature:
370°F / 187.78°C
Time:
30 seconds each side
Pressure:
Medium
Substrate:
S-8061A, S-8061B, SOCKKIT-3, INSERT2H-01, INSERT1H, INSERT2H, INSERT2S-01, INSERT1S, INSERT2S, S-8011A, S-8011B, S-8011C, S-8021A, S-8021B, S-8021C, S-8031A, S-8031B, S-8031C, S-8041, S-8051A, S-8051B (Part numbers may vary by distributor)

Additional Items Needed

  • Heat Tape

Heat Press Method Instructions



1. Stretch the sock onto the jig. Smooth it so there are no bunched areas.
2. Use Adhesive Spray or heat tape to secure the transfer to one side of the sock.
3. Place the sock, jig and transfer on protective paper on your heat press, letting the top area of the jig hang off the press.
4. Cover with protective paper and use the settings above to press.
5. Remove the used transfer and flip the sock and jig over and repeat the same instructions to imprint the other side.

Note: Socks decorated with the jig may show a white line on the jig edges. To help with that, it is suggested that when you do the second side, pull the material over the edges a little bit. Grasp the socks along the jig and slightly pull the already sublimated area forward so you can see the line of imprinting all along your jig. Doing the second side should fill the gaps. Experiment until you get the hang of it.

Vapor Apparel certifies garments with PURE-Tech, MShield, UPX 50+ and Sublimation Certified designations.
>Click here for explanations of the certifications.

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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