Hi Vis Bomber Jacket Problem

[karlennis]

has anyone else experienced an issue when printing on hi vis bomber jackets. the inside of the jacket has checkered padding and when you heat press on the back of the jacket the checker comes through visible. anyone know of a way around this?

[socialgiraffe]

Hi Karlennis

Yes, had exactly that problem recently. I think the problem is that the temperature needed to sublimate will cause the dye in the stitching of the lining to "melt" and subsequently transfer to the outer hi vis material. Personally I do not think you can sublimate these jackets without being able to remove the lining, I have not tried low temperature sublimation technology as I do not know enough about it.

The only way I got round it was by finding a vinyl that presses at a much lower temperature (125 degrees to be exact). The vinyl I used in the end was Grafitype Siser Print and Cut Crystal although I think TMT Soldark Clear would also work. If you do not have a print and cut machine then look for something like 123 Flex which can either be pressed at 160 for 3 seconds or 125 degrees for 20 seconds.

The pressing temperature is the key factor here.

Probably not what you want to hear and if you find a different solution please share

[NikGrey]

I just had some Bomber Jackets delivered, was concerned after what I read here but worry no more....

There is a Zip at the bottom of the back so I can slip it over my press with ease It's by 'B Seen'.