LEXTRA Transfers

LEXTRA Transfers is multicolor flocking methods, it is a blend of MC flocking and transfers. The flock is used on the transfer paper, or on the mover foil, not selected singles colored, but the whole design as mirror image. Pursued by flocking and dry-in, adhesive and hot-melt powder is used. This technology carries the nearly all brilliant colors and very dark contours, as, of course, a foil is yet superior, capable for MC flocking than a fabric.

Evaluation of Transfer Flock and Direct Flocking

After the discussing a variety of process it is time to evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of the various process, granted that only the best materials are applied and effort is carried out carefully.
Normally, the quality of direct flocking will to some extent exceed that of transfer flocking, particularly in larger designs. For indirect flocking more tools and more process phases are needed in against transfer flocking, as here the transfer paper, or the finished transfer, can be procured for application with a transfer press.

In direct flocking, the size of the design performs a somewhat less important roll in price calculations, while it is a vital factor in transfer flocking. A transfer 10 x 10 cm costs almost four times as much as a transfer 5 x 5 cm, this obviously proves that small logos or letterings, particularly if multicolored, are more logically priced. The relative stiffness of the transfer is not as disturbing as in large designs, is another benefit of small transfers. Large club logos, nationalities, or designs of tourist temptations are made by direct flocking. A company that needs to present the entire range to its customers should have both possibilities.

In evaluating the quantities of single and multicolor prints, flocking will forever maintain just a small fraction of the market. Its well-designed appearance and good wearing characteristics create flocking better to other technologies, and as the past years have showed, prices are ranging high. As described earlier, this technology doesn't obtain market shares with low-price merchandise but with better quality. No quality is sufficient that it could not be broken by inappropriate handling. Of course, this also uses to flocked articles. Hence it is suggested to stick washing instructions to flocked garments. Since the fibers are swelling up in the water, their abrasion resistance is low. Constant spinning in the washing machine is rather hard on the fibers.

Hence it is recommended to turning the garments inside out before putting them into the washing machine. By this, there will be no straight away grazing of the fibers whilst the washing effect stays as it is. Relevant washing guidance can save you a lot of effort. Flocking is not only used on textiles, T-shirts and sportswear, but it is applied in all fields of surface treatment, and, above all, for many technical applications.

Source: Maag Flockmaschinen GmbH