Hotsplit Plastisol Screen Printed Transfers
Hot Split transfers are screen printed transfers in up to 5 colours. It gets the name from the fact that the ink on the transfers ‘splits’ when heat pressed and the backing has to be removed while hot.
Hot Split transfers are popular with our clients who want vibrant colour but also a soft feel to the transfer suitable for everyday wear.
This type of transfer is ideal for designs that require a vintage look or a ‘distressed’ style. It is equally at home with bright, cartoon style designs.
Why Choose Hot Split Transfers?
Hot Split Transfers are a popular choice of transfer. The backing must be removed while hot and so a little bit of practice is necessary with these transfers. The end result, although not quite as bright on dark garments or as detailed as standard plastisol, is a light, soft feel suitable for everyday wear.
How Do They Work?
Hot Split is very versatile and is popular with clients seeking a vintage look or a ‘distressed’ style. It has also proved very successful at producing bright, cartoon style designs.
Single Colour
Although Hot Split transfers often tend to be bright, multi-coloured designs, they can be very effective when using just a single colour.
Combined with a ‘distressed’ look this can give a fantastic vintage look and feel to garments.
Technical Specifications
- Screen printed transfers that are very soft and flexible
- Printable area per sheet: 480 x 330mm
- Has a very screen print like feel
- Pantone matching available (solid coated)
- Pack each sheet full of designs, pay per colour used
- Split colour runs (e.g. 15 sheets white, 15 sheets black in a run of 30)
- Set up cost is included in the sheet price
- Plastisol transfer (phthalate-free, contains PVC)
- Ideal for medium to long runs
- Great alternative to direct screen printing
- Softer than Cold Peel (less effective on dark colours)
- Can handle good detail and good washability
- Best before: 6 months after production
- Minimum run: 10 sheets single colour, 30 multi-colour
Applications
T-shirts, polos, hoodies, caps, and bags.
Suitable materials
Cotton, poly/cotton, and textiles that can take a higher temperature.
Sample Packs
If you want to see what some of our transfers are like before you buy then we can provide you with a sample pack. This will allow you to have a go at applying the various samples onto your choice of material to find out which one works best for you.
If you’ve not had one of our sample packs then why not contact us and we can put one in the post to you?
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