What are the requirements for silicone heat transfer labels for equestrian pants?
The requirements for silicone heat transfer labels for equestrian pants are usually reflected in the following aspects:
Design
Pattern and size: The pattern should conform to the style characteristics of equestrian sports, such as horses, riders, equestrian equipment and other related elements, or brand logos, etc. The size should be determined according to the design and actual needs of the equestrian pants. Generally, it should not be too large to affect the comfort of wearing and the overall appearance, nor should it be too small to cause unclear patterns or failure to highlight brand information.
Color: The color selection should match the color of the equestrian pants, which should not only ensure eye-catching and beautiful, but also take into account the visual effects under different lighting conditions and sports scenes. At the same time, the accuracy and stability of the color during the heat transfer process should be ensured to avoid fading, discoloration and other problems.
Material
Silicone: High-quality, environmentally friendly and non-toxic silicone materials should be selected to ensure that they will not cause harm to the human body when in contact with the skin. Silicone should have good elasticity, softness and wear resistance to adapt to various body movements in equestrian sports and friction with equipment such as saddles.
Hot melt adhesive: The viscosity of hot melt adhesive should be moderate, and the silicone label can be firmly attached to the equestrian pants during the thermal transfer process, while maintaining good viscosity under different temperatures and environmental conditions to prevent the label from falling off. In addition, hot melt adhesive also needs to have certain water washing resistance and aging resistance.
Transfer carrier: The transfer film used to carry the silicone pattern must have good high temperature resistance, flexibility and release properties, be able to withstand high temperatures without damage during the thermal transfer process, and be able to be smoothly separated from the silicone label after the transfer is completed without residual impurities.
Performance
Washability: Equestrian pants need to be washed frequently during use. The silicone thermal transfer label must be able to withstand multiple washings without falling off, fading, or deformation, and maintain the clarity and integrity of the pattern.
Friction resistance: In equestrian sports, there will be more friction between riders and equipment such as saddles and stirrups. The silicone thermal transfer label of equestrian pants must have good friction resistance to avoid wear and tear during friction. High temperature resistance: Whether in the heat transfer process or in the high temperature environment that may be encountered during daily wear (such as exposure to the sun, etc.), the silicone heat transfer label must maintain stable performance and not melt, deform, discolor, etc.
Stretchability: Equestrian pants usually need to have a certain degree of elasticity to meet the needs of sports. The silicone heat transfer label must also have good stretchability and can stretch with the pants without breaking or degumming.
Processing technology
Printing accuracy: The printing of the pattern should be clear and accurate, the lines should be smooth, the color transition should be natural, and there should be no defects such as blur, ghosting, and missing printing to ensure that the effect after transfer can meet the design requirements.
Edge processing: The edges of the silicone heat transfer label should be smooth and neat, without burrs, flashing, etc., so as not to scratch the skin or affect the overall appearance of the pants.
Transfer temperature and time: The temperature and time of heat transfer should be strictly controlled. Different materials and equipment may require different parameters. The general temperature is 130-165 degrees Celsius and the time is about 15 seconds.