Screen Printing Polyester Jackets

First time printing on these softshell jackets.

Screen printing polyester jackets.

Wilflex epic hugger catalyst is an ink additive recommended for use when printing on waterproofed satin jackets or other waterproofed nylon materi. The spec sheet you provided does not list a curing temp for 100 polyester so you may have issues with that ink. The chemical reaction forms polyester in a molten form which then cools becomes brittle and is cut into tiny chips. Screen printing on nylon jackets questions.

For that reason cotton polyester blends are becoming more common. When it comes to printing basic garments most screen printers turn to 100 percent cotton substrates. Silk screen printing is a bit intimidating at first but it s easier than it looks and it s possible to set up a printing area in your own home for cheap. Polyester printed fabrics have the durability and wrinkle resistance of traditional polyester cloths and feature bold colors and patterns for a fiercely sophisticated aesthetic.

Our athletic and polyester screen printing inks are perfect for screen printing on cotton polyester blends 100 polyester or stretchable poly fabrics. With unique styles for both men and women these softshell jackets are perfect for all outdoor activities and events whatever the weather. You can probably contact your supplier to make sure. So i just ordered these jackets.

We used fusion180 ink because of the low temp curing properties and it worked great. More and more however customers are looking for alternatives. Screen printing on 100 polyester softshell jackets s. Polyester is crafted from the combination of carboxylic acid and alcohol.

We ll show you how you can do it with a. Polyester first introduced to the american public in 1952 is famous for its wrinkle resistance durability hypoallergenic qualities and its ability to wick moisture.