Top 5 Considerations When Printing on Polyester
- One of the main problems with printing on polyester is that the dye in the fabric can bleed into your printed design, caused by dye migration.
- High heat is a serious concern for polyester. It not only triggers dye migration but can also lead to fabric puckering or even melting, causing irreversible damage.
- If you are printing multiple colors and need to use a flash in between printing each, a recommended solution is pre-flashing the fabric. This involves applying a brief burst of heat to the fabric before the next color is printed, which helps to set the previous color and prevent bleeding.
- When printing multiple colors on polyester, don’t forget that if you use an under base and a poly white that cures at a lower temperature, you also should use colors that cure at a lower temperature.
- Conduct a wash test before starting total production
How to chose the right ink for your screen prints
Use: WM Plastics Low-Bleed / Low-Temp Inks LC Series Cures at 230 Degrees to help solve these issues when printing 100% polyester garments.
