Easyweed sub block is specially formulated to block most dye migration and leave you with a crisp finished product.
White heat transfer vinyl dye migration.
Here at siser we took this into consideration when we formulated one of the newest members of our easyweed family easyweed sub block.
However this impact is only noticeable when heat applying light colored heat transfer vinyl on darker polyesters.
Use a low temperature application transfer.
As mentioned above the heat during heat printing activates the dyes in the apparel which start the dye migration process.
Standard heat transfer vinyl isn t designed for use on sublimated polyester.
Dye migration occurs when the fabric dye is reactivated during heat printing causing the dye to blend or migrates into the decorating material like ink or vinyl.
The white heat transfer vinyl htv sample pack is a great way to try out heat transfer warehouse s most popular brands and products to see what you like.
This dye migration is common in polyester fabrics and fabrics that have been heavily saturated with dye.
With easyweed sub block the temperature on your press is set at a low 265 f 130 c and a medium setting for your pressure.
Refer to product pages below for specific application instructions.
Dye migration is extremely prevalent in sublimated fabrics pictured right.
A major contributing factor for the migration issue is high temperature and high pressure.
Dye migration is when the sublimation inks in the garment bleed into the heat transfer vinyl and change the color of the htv.
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