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Here is the content list:
l The manufacturing method of quick-drying sublimation paper.
l Two printing methods for sublimation paper.
l The advantages of sublimation paper.
Sublimation paper is the method of using inkjet paper without adhesion film on the surface of the substrate, so the hand feeling and visual effect of the pattern of sublimation paper are far better than ordinary ink and transfer paper. The heat transfer products made of sublimation paper have the advantages of color, no fading, no cracks, good air permeability, etc., which have become popular products in the world today. Newspapers such as photo banners, street light flags, ribbons, handbags, luggage, sea bags, wall charts, double flags, clothing, tiles, glass, etc. made of sublimation paper stand out in the fierce market competition.
To make quick-drying sublimation paper, it is necessary to choose base paper with strong water resistance. First, apply a sublimation transfer ink-retaining coating on the front side of the base paper. Then, a coating that is beneficial to improve the water absorption of the paper is coated on the back of the base paper. The size of the back coating is water + surfactant or water + starch + surfactant. The quality of the surfactant is percentage is between 0.5% and 5%, and the mass percentage of starch is between 0.5% and 3%.
There are two printing methods for sublimation paper, one is sublimation transfer printing and the other is thermosetting transfer printing. The sublimation method of sublimation paper refers to the printing of the color paste produced by thermally sublimated disperse dyes into printing paper by screen or gravure and then transferring the pattern on the printing paper to the required medium. The heat-set transfer method of sublimation paper refers to the use of thermosetting ink (also known as hot melt glue) to make a plate with a gravure plate and then print it into a printing paper by a thermal transfer paper printer, and then transfer the pattern on the printing paper to the product. The two printing methods of sublimation paper have obvious differences in application. The heat-set transfer method of sublimation paper is mainly used on chemical fiber fabrics and hard materials coated with thermal transfer coating. The sublimation transfer method of sublimation paper is mainly Applied to pure cotton products. The difference in the texture of the two sublimation paper printing methods is that the original texture of the material is not changed after the heat-set transfer, and the hand feel and look are good. After the sublimation transfer method, a layer of jelly is formed on the surface of the attachment, which has a poor hand feeling and is airtight.
Sublimation paper needs to use sublimation ink. Dye sublimation ink (also known as thermal transfer ink) is a digital ink made of low energy consumption and easy sublimation disperse dyes, which can be printed on sublimation paper. Through heating, the image can be made into exquisite porcelain, metal, silk, chemical fiber cloth, and other materials in the shortest time, which is very suitable for the personalized development needs of the market and environmental protection. Sublimation paper is suitable for cloth, leather, metal, wood, ceramics, glass, plexiglass, PVC board, etc. The characteristic of sublimation paper is that the transfer image is bright in color, rich in layers, and the effect is equivalent to printing.
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Sublimation ink (also known as thermal transfer ink) is to make low-energy, easily sublimable disperse dyes into digital printing ink, print it on transfer paper, and heat it to make the image beautiful in a short time. Materials such as porcelain, metal, silk, chemical fiber cloth, etc. are very suitable for the market needs of personalized development and the requirements of environmental protection. So what should we pay attention to when using sublimation ink?
The following content
l What is special about water-based sublimation ink?
l What are the requirements for the operation of the characteristics of the sublimation ink?
l What should be paid attention to when preparing sublimation ink?
The production of water-based sublimation ink requires a very high level of nano-dispersion technology and nano-scale disperse dye paste. However, because disperse dyes are insoluble in water and extremely difficult to disperse, and the production of ultra-fine particle sublimation inks requires special dispersion equipment and nano-dispersion technology, few companies in the world have this technology. Water-based dye sublimation inks are widely used in personal desktop inkjet printers and commercial large-format photo printers, but they are mainly used for digital dye-sublimation ink transfer printing.
Sublimation ink has four color series of red, yellow, blue, and black. Printing materials include coated paper, coated paper, offset paper, and cardboard. Sublimation inks are widely used in single-sheet feed monochrome printing presses, two-color or multi-color offset presses. In addition, sublimation ink has two major product features: First, it can meet the needs of medium and high-speed printing. Second, under normal conditions, sublimation ink can ensure that there is no conjunctiva in the ink fountain of the printer for 36 hours, which greatly improves the efficiency of printing.
Tips for using sublimation ink: First, print out a sample for plate making and printing, and then put it into use. If there is not much deviation between the printing and the actual, you can confirm the plate making and printing sample manufacturing. However, because the sublimation ink is colored in the gas phase, it cannot be printed at the normal printing ratio.
First of all, under normal circumstances, it can be used directly on the machine;
Secondly, due to factors such as temperature, paper, printing speed, etc., it can be adjusted according to the following rules;
(a)To accelerate drying, mixed desiccant can be added, the amount is 0-2%;
(b)Equipped with sublimation ink dedicated to flush;
(c)Adjust the fluidity of sublimation ink, you can use #6 printing varnish, the dosage is 0-5%;
(d)Reduce the viscosity of the paper, basically, keep the fluidity unchanged, a detackifier can be used, the dosage is 0-5%;
(e)At the same time, reduce the viscosity and viscosity of the sublimation ink, add 52-94, and the dosage is 0-5%.
Nanjing Feiyue Digital Technology Co., Ltd., has many suggestions on using these products. It means that we can help you save you time and money. Therefore, whether it is sublimation ink or sublimation printer ink and Sublimation Transfer Paper, our company can give you the best experience, welcome to consult.
Our team will take part in ITMA 2019 Textile & Garment Technology Exhibition in Barcelona, Spain.
We look forward to seeing you in our booth H3-B114 in Fira de Barcelona, Gran Via, Barcelona, Spain. The date of the exhibition is from 20th – 26th, June, 2019.
Technology is expanding what you can do — and the ITMA Expo is here to help you make the most of it. ITMA Expo attendees print everything — t-shirts and apparel, nameplates and electronics, banners and packaging.
Here are the information of the EXPO:
ITMA 2019 Textile & Garment Technology Exhibition
Date: 20-26, June
Our Booth: H3-B114
Add: Fira de Barcelona, Gran Via, Barcelona, Spain
In this exhibition, we will display our products such us sublimation paper, sublimation ink , roller transfer machine, large format inkjet printer
In addition, many of our samples in this exhibition can be presented that you can touch our products and get more feelings. Hope to cooperate with you in the near future!
Transfer printing describes two different types of printing: Heat transfer printing and sublimation. They both have their pros and cons, but they both tend to be more suited for different needs. There is still some ambiguity on sublimation and how it works, so we are going to take a look at the most frequently asked questions and try and provide a little more clarity. Heat transfer printing is done using a specialist paper that is called transfer paper. You can use a standard inkjet or laser printer to print onto this paper with your normal inks. You then place the paper onto your clothing and use a heat press, or in some cases, you can use an iron, and peel away the paper. Your design will then be stuck-on to your garment, and you will be able to see the transfer. You can use most heat transfer paper on a variety of fabrics, including most poly textiles and natural cotton. You can print on both light and dark coloured garments. Sublimation is a modern digital printing technique that is increasing in popularity. Search volume has increased by around 115% worldwide since 2004, according to Google Trends. It uses sublimation paper and heat to print your design. We advise that you use this on fabrics that are 85% poly or more. This is because it is the poly fibres that open their pores to accept the dye. You can use a lower composition, however, your colours will be affected. You’ll end up with more of a ‘vintage faded’ look. You can also print on hard surfaces with a poly-coating, such as keyrings, jigsaws, mugs and so much more. 4. What is Sublimation Paper? Sublimation transfer paper is a specialist paper that is used exclusively in sublimation printing. Made using a paper substrate, which is broadly based on a normal paper. A special coating added to the paper holds the dye sublimation inks. The coating includes around 35% silica and 5% binder, based on the weight of the paper when it’s dry.