for those of you that do screened transfer tags

[ericheartsu]

Do you put clear ink down first?

I've noticed alot of transfered tags in retail situations that appear to have a a clear ink on top of the plasitol. Is this a common practice? What is the benefit of doing it?

[tonypep]

Better washfastness

[ericheartsu]

Is it literally just clear ink? or is it a special type of base?

[noortrd]

its a clear ink and also hot split.

[BorisB]

could be printable adhesive to improve how small letters stick to garment and withstand washing.

[Sbrem]

We don't do a clear, but I like the idea. We haven't had any complaints, yet...

Steve

[mimosatexas]

I do a top (bottom when pressed) clear on SOME tags, but rarely and only when they have lots of detail and multiple colors.  Otherwise, I use the powdered adhesive just before they zip through the dryer because it makes every pressing foolproof.  I have tried transfer specific inks, mixing the powder in, etc. and none have been foolproof, especially when pressing on stuff like fleece and tri-blends that require different pressure and heat settings.