Why are my screen print transfers cracking?

It’s imperative that a screen printed heat transfer is properly applied, as improper application will cause adhesion issues, cracking, or hot splitting. Most common, transfers are under applied because the heat or pressure is inadequate or inconsistent over the entire platen of your heat press.

Why are my heat transfers cracking?

When moisture is trapped below a transfer during application, it can create issues. Even if you don’t see it right away, moisture can cause a transfer to crack after only a few washes. At this point, the apparel is already in your customers’ hands. You may see steam leaving the apparel and out from the heat press.

How long do plastisol transfers last?

There is no concrete number of days, months or years the transfers are good for. This all depends on how the transfers are stored to keep the ink in tip-top shape. Stored correctly, plastisol transfers could last for many, many years.

How do I stop my screen from cracking?

Wash screen-printed items with those made of the same (or similar) fabrics to decrease pilling and lint transferring. Use a very mild detergent or a product like Woolite™ when washing screen-printed clothing. Always wash in cool water. All water temperatures below 90° Fahrenheit are safe for screen-printed garments.

Can you bleach over a screen print transfer?

In short, Screen printed clothes do not react well to bleaching. In fact, Bleach can distort the color and cause premature fading. The agents in bleach are capable of altering the color of fabric threads and the dyes employed in the screen-printed t-shirts.

How do you fix a peeling iron on transfer?

How to Fix a Peeling Iron-on Transfer

1. Heat an iron to a high heat setting.
2. Place the garment on an ironing board, and place a piece of paper on top of the area of the transfer that is peeling off.
3. Iron over the peeling transfer quickly, using only the edge of the iron.

Are screen print transfers permanent?

Also known as plastisol transfer, a screen printed transfer works by screen printing an image onto a special type of paper that can easily release the image. Heat is then applied to the release paper and the image is permanently transferred to the product.