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Benefits:
- Create vibrant transfers with a semi-matte finish
- Thin and stretchable with a soft hand
- Applies at a low temperature
Available In:
20" or 30" Wide Rolls
CAD-COLOR® Soft Opaque II Printable Heat Transfer Vinyl
New & Improved Printable Material
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Material Overview
New and improved Soft Opaque II is easier to mask, applies at a very low temperature, and has a quick dry time! Use this opaque vinyl film with your printer/cutter to create vibrant transfers with a soft hand, even on the darkest garments. Print full color designs that will retain their vibrancy and stretch along with the garment.
- Excellent opacity means bright colors on dark substrates
- Low temp application to reduce scorch marks
- Quick dry time to speed up your production
- Thin and stretchable, with a soft hand
- Semi-matte finish
- PVC-free, CPSIA Compliant – Safe for children’s clothing
- Recommended fabrics: Cotton, polyester, poly/cotton blends
- Recommended mask: Magic Mask - Medium Tack
- For solvent inks using a print/cut system only—not compatible with inkjet/laser printers
- $7.50 Flat Rate Ground Shipping to most areas. Certain exclusions apply.
Material Specifications
- Composition: Polyurethane (PU)
- Carrier: High-tack, Clear
- Thickness: 80 microns (.080 mm)
- Stretch & Rebound: 5
- Washability: 50
- Color Fastness: 5
- Dry Time: 30 minutes
- Safety: CPSIA Certified
Application Instructions
Time:
5-7 seconds
Temperature:
250°F/121°C
Pressure:
Medium (#6 on Hotronix)
Peel:
Hot
Print/Cut Instructions
- Print and cut your design in positive form on the media side of the material
- Once dry, weed away excess material
- Mask the weeded design, smoothing out any air bubbles
- Lift the mask to expose the vinyl adhesive from the backing
- Position the masked design on the garment for heat application
Material/Fabric Compatibility
Care Instructions
Machine wash inside-out using mild detergent.
Do not use bleach. Dry at a normal dryer setting on household machines. Do not dry clean.
Do not use bleach. Dry at a normal dryer setting on household machines. Do not dry clean.
Storage
Store in a cool and dry area around 65 to 70 degrees Fahrenheit with 50% relative humidity. Keep away from direct heat, sunlight and humidity. Recommended shelf life is one year.
Note
The recommended time, temperature, and pressure settings are for Stahls' Hotronix® heat press machines. Settings on other heat presses may vary.
Cutter Guidelines
Cutter
Blade
Force
Offset
Speed
Roland VS-300I
45°
50g
.25
20cm/s
Note: Always test cut prior to any production run. For optimal cutting and weeding, maintain a line thickness of at least 1/16" for lettering & logos.