The Water Transfer Printing process is used extensively to decorate items that range from entire all-terrain vehicles and car dashboards to small items like bike helmets or other automotive trim. Films can be applied to all types of substrates including plastic, fiberglass, wood, ceramics, and metal.
· Advantages of
Transfer Printing
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The capital
cost of the equipment is low.
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Space
required is also small.
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A skill
printer is not required through careful control of temperature and
pressure.
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A clear and
sharp definition of all objects is possible.
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The
proportion of sub-standard quantity is as low as 20%
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Since the
printed fabric does not required any after treatment, it does not
contribute to wter pollution problem.
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It gives good
prints on well prepared knitted goods.
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No adverse
effect on fabric’s feel and luster.
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It allows
excellent dye penetration into the fiber ( because transfer takes place at
very high temperature).
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Steaming,
Washing, drying etc are not necessary.
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Quicker
reaction to changes in fashions.