Recommended Mesh:
80-110 t/in. (32t to 43t/cm) for image areas requiring foil.
160-200 t/in. (48t to 80t/cm), on image areas that don’t require foil.

Adhesive systems:
Use 845 Printable Adhesive for areas to be foiled or tint 845 PA with ink colour similar to foil.

Printing Procedure and Tips:
• For best results use 80-110 t/in. (32t to 43t/cm) mesh counts with a print/flash/print routine to “build up” the areas to be foiled.
• On non-foil areas, use a finer mesh. The goal is to achieve a thinner ink film than the area(s) to be foiled. A print/flash/print routine with 801 Foil Proof is also suggested for maximum foil resistance.
• The addition of 820 Puff Base to 845 Printable Adhesive creates a low loft, which results in a higher surface area for the foil to adhere to. As a starting point, we recommend adding 25% of 820 Puff base, by weight, to the 845 adhesive.
• Adding small amounts (3% by weight or less), of 801 Foil Proof to the ink will also aid in resisting foil. Be aware that adding more than 3% will affect viscosity and opacity.
• Gelling, instead of fully curing the print initially, will result in a much better foil transfer. Heat pressing the foil at 375° (191°C) will contribute to proper cure. You may also consider putting the foiled garment through the dryer again at normal curing temperatures.

Foil Application:
Set heat press to 375°F (191°C) - apply with very light pressure for 4-6 seconds. Peel foil slowly while still warm.

As always, testing is strongly recommended prior to any production.

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