Iron-on
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Iron-on transfers are images that can be imprinted on fabric. They are frequently used to print onto T-shirts.
On one side is paper, and on the other is the image that will be transferred in reverse. The image is printed with iron-on transfer inks.
There are two primary types of iron-on transfer inks: plastisol-type and sublimation-type. Plastisol-type inks are thick with a lacquer base. Transfers made with plastisol-type inks will result in a flexible image on the fabric with a feel similar to rubber. Sublimation-type inks use dyelike pigments that can be transferred to polyester and nylon fabrics. Transfers made with sublimation-type inks literally transfer the pigments to the fabric and the pigments bond permanently to the fabric fibers.[1]
Commercial quality heat transfer paper used in a heat press will yield much better results in terms of 'hand' (how the print feels on the fabric) and durability than store bought papers or transfers applied with a home iron.
The advantages of commercial heat transfer over screenprinting are that it is relatively cheap and easy to create one-off, full color designs. Also, when compared with
Iron-on transfer paper is available for use with
Fabric
Iron-on fabric has a glue backing that melts into another fabric when it is applied with heat. It is used to patch torn clothes or to reinforce fabric in places subject to extreme wear. An alternative to iron-on adhesive is dryer heat activated adhesive.[2]
Labels
There are primarily two types of iron-on labels: a form of material tape; and a form of
Applique
Iron-on
Culture
Fijian artist Joana Monolagi uses iron-on fabrics in her traditional barkcloth weaving.[3]
References
- ^ OCLC 9783533.
- ^ "The Tat Patch application instructions". Archived from the original on November 5, 2016.
- ^ "Pacific circle". Auckland Art Gallery. 2021-10-05. Archived from the original on 2021-10-05. Retrieved 2021-10-05.