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Offline ericheartsu

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for those of you that do screened transfer tags
« on: January 16, 2015, 10:10:02 AM »
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?
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Offline tonypep

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Re: for those of you that do screened transfer tags
« Reply #1 on: January 16, 2015, 10:28:17 AM »
Better washfastness

Offline ericheartsu

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Re: for those of you that do screened transfer tags
« Reply #2 on: January 16, 2015, 10:37:31 AM »
Is it literally just clear ink? or is it a special type of base?
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Offline noortrd

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Re: for those of you that do screened transfer tags
« Reply #3 on: January 16, 2015, 01:59:17 PM »
its a clear ink and also hot split.

Offline BorisB

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Re: for those of you that do screened transfer tags
« Reply #4 on: January 17, 2015, 04:11:16 AM »
could be printable adhesive to improve how small letters stick to garment and withstand washing.

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Re: for those of you that do screened transfer tags
« Reply #5 on: January 19, 2015, 12:23:56 PM »
We don't do a clear, but I like the idea. We haven't had any complaints, yet...

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Re: for those of you that do screened transfer tags
« Reply #6 on: January 19, 2015, 01:08:27 PM »
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.