Waterslide Decal VS Dry Transfer Decals
Dry transfer decals are a printing method that involves printing photos such as portraits and scenery on colored inkjet paper using sublimation ink and then heating the paper to a certain temperature by the transfer printing equipment to print the image on paper to items of different materials such as glass, metal, plastic, clothing, etc.
Waterslide decals is a relatively new transfer printing method developed for complex shaped products, solving blind angle problems that the normal traditional printing methods cannot handle. Waterslide decals that can print directly onto various natural patterns such as wood grain, stone grain, animal skin grain, carbon fiber grain, etc. on items of any material and shapes to form advance surface finishing technology.
Printing Color of Decals Fantai waterslide decals can be produced in a broad spectrum of colors based on customer requirements. The method allows for vivid colors to be applied on transparent PVA film that will permanently adhere to many different materials. The colors we typically use include black, white, blue-green, fuschia, yellow, red, purple, green, silver, gold, etc.
Read MoreWaterslide Decal Instructions Maintain an appropriate water temperature. Temperature will affect the effectiveness of the waterslide decals. Generally, when the temperature is low, the decals will be fragile and can crack after application. Therefore, the users can soak the decals in hot water or water with alcohol or softeners added.
Read MoreSTORAGE of Decals
Waterslide decals are best used within three months. The longer the storage time, the lower the activity of the chemicals in the waterslide decals. Thus, the use of the waterslide decals will be affected.
The temperature of the warehouse where the waterslide decals are stored should not be too high. The optimum temperature is between 15 and 25 ℃.
What Makes Waterslide Decals So Great
Waterslide decals adhere to irregularly shaped objects. Water transfer printing is easy and quick, meaning it is an excellent alternative to pad printing.
Patterns printed by the other printing methods have difficulty achieving the bright color, thick ink deposit and vivid patterns of waterslide decals.