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MLK CREATIVE:SCREENING SPECIFICATIONS

For vests that use Reflective Prismatic Vinyl Tape on 100% polyester

  • Examples: 1197, 1076, 1208
  • Does NOT apply to: T59/T93 (Thermal heat apply ONLY)
  • Use Rutland plastisol inks – 6 colors max
  • Need to fold in order to keep direct heat away from tape.
  • Run thru heater between 680 – 695 degrees for approx. 30 sec depending on heater settings and outside temperature

Steps to fold:

Steps to fold

For vests that use Glass Bead tape

  • Examples: 1191, 1089, 1163
  • Does NOT apply to: 1166BA/1167BA*
  • Use Rutland plastisol inks – 6 color max
  • No need to fold to protect tape
  • Dry between 680 – 695 deg depending on outside temperature.
  • Run thru heater between 680 – 695 degrees for approx. 30 sec depending on heater settings and outside temperature.

For vests that use our FR Modacrylic Solid material:

  • Examples: F300, F310, F323
  • Use Rutland plastisol inks – 1 color only
  • Material will shrink if heat is too high or for too long.
  • Run through heater at 600 deg twice for approx. 30 sec.

For our Rainwear and Jackets:

  • Examples: RWJ100, 9662
  • Does NOT apply to: JS110/11, JS115/16 (Prismatic tape)*
  • Use International Coatings 900 series nylon inks W 1 color only (Garments have cushioned thermal insulation that will shift during screening causing logos to be skewed)
  • Flash for 15W18 sec (use temperature tab to ensure proper curing time).
  • Run through heater at 680 deg for approx. 30 sec.
  • Use same previous precautions if working with Prismatic or Glass Bead tape. *Do not run through heater – tape will burn,Flash for 20 sec to cure

For our Sweatshirts:

  • JS100/JS101, JS102/JS103
  • Use Rutland plastisol inks – 3 color max (no touching colors)
  • No need to fold to protect tape
  • Dry between 680 – 695 deg depending on outside temperature.
  • Run thru heater between 680 – 695 degrees for approx. 30 sec depending on heater settings and outside temperature.

For our Windbreakers:

  • WB100/WB101
  • Use Rutland plastisol inks – 1 color only
  • No need to fold to protect tape
  • Run through heater at 665 deg MAX for approx. 30 sec.