Images October 2019 Digital Edition

www.images-magazine.com 68 images OCTOBER 2019 G rafityp UK is the UK partner of Siser, and a leading reseller of its heat transfer vinyls (HTVs), which can be applied to a huge range of different garments. Designs can be created using a single type of vinyl, but for an even more creative end result the company suggests combining different types of vinyl with different finishes. This enables you to produce eye-catching effects comprising, say, areas of flock, glitter, metallics and fluorescents. “This technique is suited to numerous markets and applications,” explains Sue Kirkwood, product manager at Grafityp UK. “It’s a really good technique to master because it will enable you to create many different multi-coloured and multi-textured designs, without the need to print.” Although Siser HTVs are easy to work with, Sue says that it’s vital to follow the correct application procedure in order to get the best results. “It’s important to apply the materials using the correct settings, as this may affect how the films bond to the different fabrics.” Weeding can be tricky and time consuming, but Sue has the following tip to speed the process up: “If you have small, intricate details to weed, it can help to place the material on a heated surface – this will make the weeding a lot easier.” To illustrate the potential of combining different types of vinyl, Sue applied the following Halloween-themed design on a Russell 100% cotton T-shirt using Siser Glitter 2, Flock Pro, PS (Easyweed) Film (which are all certified Oeko-Tex standard class 1 films), and PS Lumen, which is glow-in-the-dark. Once applied, this spooky, seasonal design is durable and the finished T-shirt is washable at 40°C; it can also be tumble dried. www.grafityp.co.uk Sue Kirkwood of Grafityp UK shares demonstrates how to create impactful prints using a combination of different heat transfer vinyls Vinyl combos