MULTICOLOR HOT STAMPING FOILS

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​​​The colors and patterns imaged in the fashion industry can not be fully achieved by standard plain foils. Using multicolored foils many differents effects can be created such as covering the surface completely, creating patterns by applying adhesive or printing crystal foils as base pattern. Multicolored foils add a different atmosphere to the prints due to its different colors and color transitions witin itself as well as combining with surface patterns.

Multicolor foils are called multicolored because its patterns are animal prints, floral prints, abstract, stripes, gradient, batik, crackle/marble, camouflage, textured, plaid, brush effects and patchwork effects. There are metallic, semi-metallic, hologram, back coated or uncoated varieties.


UES, 30'dan fazla yağ efekti varak da dahil olmak üzere, 300'den fazla çok renkli desenden oluşan geniş Multicolor ürün yelpazesiyle, çok çeşitli müşteri ihtiyaçlarını karşılamaktadır.

​Moda ve tasarımda hayal edilen renkler ve desenler Standart varaklarla tam olarak elde edilememektedir. Desenli varaklarla; zemine desen şeklinde tutkal uygulanarak, zemin tümüyle kaplanarak veya lazer folyo kullanılarak çok farklı efektler mümkün olmaktadır. Desenli varaklar, zemindeki tutkal deseniyle veya kendi bünyesinde taşıdığı farklı renkler ve renk geçişleriyle baskıya ayrı bir hava katmaktadır.

​Multicolor varaklar; çok renklidir ve hayvan, çiçekli, hareli, soyut, çizgili, degradeli, batik, çatlak/mermer, kamuflaj, doku, ekose, fırça efekti ve patchwork gibi desenlere sahiptir. Metalik, yarı metalik, hologram, arka kaplamalı veya kaplamasız çeşitleri vardır.


​UES, 30'dan fazla yağ efekti varak da dahil olmak üzere, 300'den fazla çok renkli desenden oluşan geniş Multicolor ürün yelpazesiyle, çok çeşitli müşteri ihtiyaçlarını karşılamaktadır.

TEMPERATURE: 150°C

PRESSURE: 6 bar

CONTACT TIME: 5-6 sec

TEMPERATURE: 160°C

PRESSURE: 6 bar

SPEED: 3-5 m/min

LENGTH: 1 inch 100 m, 3 inch 500/1000/3000 m 

Customer-specific length can be produced upon request

WIDTH: 150 cm

12 micron

Water based adhesives

Plastisol adhesives

Polyurethane adhesives

Crystal foils

Serigraphy prints

Roll to roll rotary prints

Spray applications

Examples of Multicolor Foil Application Areas

Clothing

Multicolored foils are way of applying shiny, metallic or matte patterns to patterned adhesive surfaces, especially on top and bottom garments.

Shoes and Bags

Applying patterned colors with metallic shade on finished products for end user gives different results than traditional prints or digital prınting methods.

Home Textile

With multicolored foils can be achieved distressed or jacquard like appearance on simple or plain looking large surfaces in a more economical and easy way.

Coatings

It is possible to obtain addiitonal patterns economically with multicolored foils without using any other printing techniques to create original colors and patterns.

Hot Stamping Foil Printing Stages

1

Base Formation

The textile/leather surface is patterned by applying adhesive through screen stencils, rotary templates, spray, engraving cylinders or using crystal foils.

2

Pre-Printing

In partial printing, foil is cut and prepared according to the pattern dimensions. In roll to roll printing, foil is fed with correct tension. Proper transfer requires wrinkle-free foil larger than the adhesive area.

3

Foil Transfer

Parameters are Temperature X Pressure X Time, though recommended by suppliers, depend on the adhesive applied to the fabric/leather and the operational capabilities. 

4

Post-Printing

Foils transferred with heat are usually recommended to peeled off the carrier film after cooling. Peeling when it is still hot can sometimes lead to matt appearance due to the adhesive's physical properties.

Adhesive Types Required for Foil Printing

Water Based Adhesive

Water based adhesive are used in partial printing and roll to roll printing as well as in spraying with air gun applications.

Plastisol Adhesive

Plastisol based adhesives used in roll to roll and partial printing to stand out with high wash durability.

Solvent Based Adhesive

Solvent based adhesives, reduced in weight during printing process by removing solvent that produce fine texture and soft handfeeling.

Crystal Foil

Pre-patterned hotmelt adhesive crystal foils are applied to the fabrics as a base for foil application using only heat and pressure.

Adhesive Application Methods

Octopus Printing

Adhesive bases for foil printing can be applied using machines in screen printing workshops for partial printing.

Screen Printing

​Manual printing is possible using screen stencils that are used in machine. It is specially used for sample preparation.

Rotary Printing

Rotary template stencils used for roll to roll printing in printing and dyeing houses apply adhesives like single headed machines or single color printing.

Gravure Printing

​Smog printing machines are used for application of very low-weight solvent based adhesives. It provides more durable results compared to other application methods.

Examples of Multicolor Foil Printing Machines

Leather Press

High-tonnage presses used for leather ironing, embossing, and printing provide applications with higher pressure capacity and lower temperature.

Fusing Press

Fusing presses, indispensable for screen printing workshops, offer ease of use for high-volume partial printing production.

Gravure Printing

​Smog printing machines are used for application of very low-weight solvent based adhesives. It provides more durable results compared to other application methods.

​Roto Press​

Roto presses are preferred for flawless foil printing on fabrics pre-patterned with adhesive in roll to roll printing, ensuring correct tension, temperature and speed.

Other Products can be used for Foil Printing

Water Based Adhesives

Suitable for roll to roll and partial printing, and can be applied via spray.

Plastisol Adhesives

It can be used in roll to roll printing and partial printing. It is phthalate-free.

Solvent Based Adhesives

Designed for use in smog gravure printing machines.

Crystal Foils

Pre-patterned hotmelt based foils with high durability.

Squeegee Blade

Used for scraping in rotary and screen printing stencil applications.

Photo Emulsions

​For preparing rotary and screen printing stencils.

General Warnings about Foil Printing Applications​

The information provided on this page about foil printing is for general guidance purposes. 

The details given under topics such as application areas, stages of foil printing, types of adhesives used, adhesive application methods, and machines used for foil printing may not cover all aspects. Application may require professional machines and expertise.

Even when performed with the same machines, applications depend on specific adjustments and some critical variables. These include foil, adhesive, and the surface on which the application is made. For instance; a temperature suitable for cotton fabric may cause shrinkage on polyester fabric or applications yielding more durable results on washed fabrics may perform poorly on silicone coated fabric. 

Foil, which do not inherently adhere to fabric or leather but can adhere to the surface they are transferred to, rely on an intermediary adhesive for transfer. The quality of the adhesive, its activation temperature, and parameters such as fixation temperature and duration are critical for achieving the desired result.

​Foil printing involves some technical complexity than traditional printing methods. It is often performed by subcontractors rather than integrated facilities such as dyehouses or tanneries. By addressing weak points in this process, predictable results can be achieved with ease.

Troubleshooting and Technical Information page is for theoretical insights into common issues.

For technical support, feel free to contact our company. 

The information provided on this page about foil printing is for general guidance purposes. 

The details given under topics such as application areas, stages of foil printing, types of adhesives used, adhesive application methods, and machines used for foil printing may not cover all aspects. Application may require professional machines and expertise.

Even when performed with the same machines, applications depend on specific adjustments and some critical variables. These include foil, adhesive, and the surface on which the application is made. For instance; a temperature suitable for cotton fabric may cause shrinkage on polyester fabric or applications yielding more durable results on washed fabrics may perform poorly on silicone coated fabric. 

Foil, which do not inherently adhere to fabric or leather but can adhere to the surface they are transferred to, rely on an intermediary adhesive for transfer. The quality of the adhesive, its activation temperature, and parameters such as fixation temperature and duration are critical for achieving the desired result.

​Foil printing involves some technical complexity than traditional printing methods. It is often performed by subcontractors rather than integrated facilities such as dyehouses or tanneries. By addressing weak points in this process, predictable results can be achieved with ease.

Troubleshooting and Technical Information page is for theoretical insights into common issues.

For technical support, feel free to contact our company.