
Cutting:
Die-cutting is recommended, although it
can also be hand-cut or guillotined.
Screen Printing (After lamination):
3M
Scotchlite
Reflective Material - 8765 White Transfer Film offers
good screen print adhesion. Choice of ink will depend
on application and care instructions.
Sublimation Printing (After lamination):
Scotchlite reflective material - 8765 white transfer
film offers good ink adhesion and durability for
sublimated colors and images. Recommended
contact for sublimation information is Holt Mfg.
(919) 227-5561. For further information contact
your local 3M Technical Service representative.
Heat Lamination:
Work on a flat surface where
uniform heat and pressure can be applied. Avoid
applying film over seams and stitches.
1. Remove plastic liner, exposing dry adhesive. Do
not remove paper liner.
2. Place Scotchlite reflective material - 8765 white
transfer film on fabric (substrate) adhesive side
down and apply heat and pressure as described
below. Place a non-stick slip sheet between the
platen and laminating surface to prevent any
excess adhesive transfer contamination.
3. Allow application to cool (room temperature)
before removing the paper liner. Place application
on a flat surface and remove the paper liner by
lifting one corner and pulling (about 45 angle) in
a continuous, smooth manner.
Note:
Do not exceed lamination temperatures of
375F (190C) because the paper liner may become
difficult to remove. If high temperatures are required
for bond durability, follow lamination steps 1-3, and
then relaminate at the higher temperature (use a non-
stick slip sheet to protect the application).
The following recommendation is a general guideline for
heat press lamination
. Other lamination methods such as
roll to roll, heat fusing, and High Frequency (HF) welding
can also be used. The proper temperature/pressure/time
conditions must be tested for each fabric to assure
adequate adhesion. Many fabrics can be used as
lamination substrates, however, nylons and fabrics treated
with a durable water repellent (DWR) finish are difficult
to adhere to and are not recommended.
Care and Maintenance Instructions
Important:
Test each application according to
appropriate care instructions required for the finished
product. Actual life of Scotchlite reflective material -
8765 white transfer film depends on cleaning method
and wear conditions.
Wash:
Machine wash warm, 40C (105F)
Bleach:
Only non-chlorine bleach when needed
Dry:
Tumble dry low
Iron:
Use cool iron, 150C (300F)
Dryclean:
Dryclean, normal cycle
P
Temperature
Dwell Time
Pressure
325-375F
(165-190C)
10-20 seconds
Firm
(30-40 psi
line pressure)