Transfers - Fabrics

Colourflex Transfer

Colourflex transfers are a CMYK+W digital print process, used for branding apparel and fabrics.
Hoodie with example of the coloureflex branding method
Advantages
  • Ideal for producing full colour images (including gradients) as well as approximate spot colour branding.
  • High definition, vibrant matt finish artwork that is suitable on a range of garment fabrics.
  • Eco-friendly water-based inks.
  • Durable, flexible, and machine washable with a soft-touch matt finish.
  • Efficient self-weeding technology.
  • Only one set up charge is required regardless of the number of print colours.
  • Can be shipped straight after being printed.
Limitations
  • Some colours cannot be reproduced including metallic and neon/fluorescent colours.
  • A thin, clear line of glue can sometimes be seen around the edges of the image.
  • Unable to print variable data.
  • Minimum detail advised at 1mm.
Artwork Requirements
  • Artwork can be supplied in either vector or bitmap format.
  • Supplied bitmaps must be higher than 300DPI resolution at the actual print size.
  • Fonts are advised to be converted to outlines/objects to avoid font conflicts.

 

Digital Transfer

A digital transfer is a CMYK+W printing method used for branding fabrics. The artwork is printed on transfer paper using a digital printing machine, then heat pressed onto the product.
tote bage with a digital thermal transfer on front
Advantages
  • Cost effective method for producing full colour and closely matched spot colour transfers.
  • High definition, complex, vibrant artwork suitable for a range of garment fabrics.
  • Produces a matt finish that will not crack or fade under normal circumstances.
  • Efficient self-weeding technology.
  • Only one set up charge is required regardless of the number of print colours.
  • Can be shipped straight after being printed.
  • Uses eco-friendly water-based inks.
Limitations
  • Some colours cannot be reproduced such as metallic and neon/fluorescent colours.
  • A thin keyline of glue can sometimes be seen around the edges of the image.
  • Unable to print variable data.
Artwork Requirements
  • Artwork can be supplied in either vector or bitmap format.
  • Supplied bitmaps must be higher than 300DPI resolution at the actual print size.