POLYPRINT SA – TEXJET OPERATION MANUAL V6.4 EN
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3.5.
Fixation of the Textile
The good wash ability of the garment depends of the proper fixation, also of
the quality of the garments and the proper function of the equipments.
Naturally, the desired end result is that the inks react correctly with the pre-
treatment to produce a superb print. Ask your supplier if your shirts have
any silicones or softeners on it. These chemicals may reduce the wash
ability, because the ink cannot react correctly with the fibers. Ask them to
provide you with ready to print shirts. We recommend performing tests
before starting the production.
Caution:
The pre-treated fabric must not touch the printer head, as the
ink and pre-treatment will react upon the head surface, potentially blocking
nozzles. In your daily operation of your printer, observe the correct
procedures for the loading of material onto your printer.
Ink fixation for dark textiles: Time / Temperature
The dark printed fabric should get heated or heat pressed (with pressure),
for at least 2,5min at 180ºC or 3,5min at 150 ºC, with heat resistant paper
(we recommend Texjet Sheets) over the fabric.
Ink fixation for white and pastel colored textiles: Time /
Temperature
The white and pastel colored fabric should get heated or head pressed (with
pressure) for at least 2,5min at 180ºC or 3,5min at 150 ºC.
Note:
Some garments may burn or turn yellow under high temperatures like
180ºC. In such cases take advice on the following temperature and time
diagram.
