AquaTru® Water-based Screen Printed Transfers
Your Solution for Printing Lycra, Spandex and Nylon!
A water-based, screen-printed transfer that provides superior stretch and rebound, coupled with a low-temperature application. Blocker can be added to prevent dye migration on sublimated fabrics to prevent bleeding through your image. Request an AquaTru sample.
- Ideal for heat application on performance wear made of polyester, Spandex, Lycra® and woven nylons. Low temperature application can make scorching a thing of the past.
- Clear carrier – easy, precise placement makes it perfect to partner with the ProPlace IQ™
- Available in 26 stock colors with custom color matching available.
- Water-based ink that is soft and lightweight, while providing amazing stretch and rebound.
- Printed on a large 12" x 19" sheet - fill the sheet with as much as you can fit!
- Superior matte finish - no shine and no tackiness
- 50 sheet minimum
- Available with blocker, making it perfect for sublimated materials to block dye migration.
- Recommended Fabrics: cotton, polyester, cotton/poly blends, Spandex, Lycra®, woven nylons, heat -sensitive fabrics
- This product is printed and shipped from our Ohio facility only
- Get instant pricing with the Screen Print Price Calculator.
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Artwork Guidelines
Screen printed transfers require vector artwork.
You can send us vector artwork and we can print it as is or with adjustments.
You can send us bitmap (raster) artwork that we will redraw/convert to vector.
Send us the best artwork that you have.
1. Size: Maximum is 12″ x 19″. Although not required, it is a good idea to send us your file at the size you want it printed.
2. Text: Convert all text to curves/outlines before sending.
3. Colors: We use spot colors for screen printing. You can use spot colors when creating art, but it is not required. Use consistent colors in your file. Specify if white areas in your image print white or are show-thru (garment color).
4. Line Thickness:
- Without blocker: minimum .042″ line thickness for printed areas.
- WITH blocker: minimum .063″ line thickness for printed areas.
5. Show-Thru Thickness: minimum of .028″ for non-printing areas
6. Special effects: Some special effects such as fades and shading can’t be produced with screen printing. Consider digital transfers if your art contains these.
We accept the following file types:
.AI, .JPE, .JPEG, .JPG, .PDF, .PNG, .PSD, .SVG, .TIF, .TIFF, .TXT
- Adobe Illustrator® - all versions
- Adobe Acrobat® (PDF) - all versions
- Jpgs (photos) - we will redraw these types of files in a vector format
- Photoshop® - all versions
Tips / Application
Pre-Production
Please check transfers carefully before heat-applying.
Set Temperature
Set the press to 290°F
Pre-Heat Garment
First, place the garment on platen, heat press for 3-5 seconds or until there is no more steam to remove wrinkles and moisture. Ensure there are no obstructions such as buttons, pockets, or seams. If there are, raise only the print area with a Print Perfect Pad.
Position & Press
Place the transfer on the garment so that the ink side is facing down. Close the heat press and apply for 15 seconds.
Peel Hot
Open the press and peel the carrier in a smooth, even motion.
Note: The recommended time, temperature, and pressure settings are for Stahls' Hotronix® heat press machines. Settings on other heat presses may vary.
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Time
15 Seconds
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Temperature
290ºF
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Pressure
Medium 7 (70 psi)
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Peel
Hot
