Issue

Design smears and creates shadow or blurry askew effect.

Why does print ghosting occur?

• Transfer paper slips on fabric while running through the heat press/calender.
• Fabric was not properly heat set at the mill stage.

TVF works closely with our mills to heat fabrics for dye-sublimation at approximately 390° F, which effectively pre-shrinks the fabrics to prepare it for printing.

Quick Fixes For Print Ghosting

• Ensure transfer paper and fabric are being fed tightly through the heat press/calender.
• If the issue continues, advise the customer to use tack transfer paper. Tack paper has a lightly coated adhesive that keeps paper from slipping when transferring from paper.
• Re-heat set fabric by running it through the heat press/calender prior to printing.