Peel Recommendations for Heat Transfer Films

After you heat press an applique to a garment, how long should you wait before peeling the carrier or the hot mask from the applique?  A number of variables come into play, which are covered in my story: Heat Transfer Films: Hot, Warm or Cold PeelThe physical properties of the particular flex or flock film that you use greatly determines when you can remove the carrier or HotMask transfer tape. If you are using RTape heat transfer films, refer to the chart below as a guide for peel recommendations.

RTape Heat Transfer Film

Peel Recommendations – When should you remove the carrier or transfer tape following heat pressing?

FlexCut Sticky Hot – Carrier removes easily immediately after heat pressing
FlexCut Sweet Warm – Remove carrier 8 to 10 seconds after heat pressing
MetalFlex Cool – 15 to 20 seconds after heat pressing (delaying removal of the carrier improves the gloss level)
Tatoo Hot – HotMask removes easily immediately after heat pressing
ClearFlex Warm – Remove carrier 8 to 10 seconds after heat pressing
VelCut Cool – 15 to 20 seconds after heat pressing
EcoPrint Cool – 15 to 20 seconds after heat pressing

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