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Both FlexCut Sticky and FlexCut Sweet are 100% polyurethane films. Other than that one similarity the two films are very different. Each product has its own unique performance properties. And these differences make one film a better choice for a specific application versus the other. Still both films have their place in the product mix. And both have their reasons for being.
Both FlexCut Sticky and FlexCut Sweet are 100% polyurethane films. Other than that one similarity the two films are very different. Each product has its own unique performance properties. And these differences make one film a better choice for a specific application versus the other. Still both films have their place in the product mix. And both have their reasons for being.
The
most obvious difference is that FlexCut Sticky has a sticky carrier or liner,
whereas FlexCut Sweet has a non-adhesive liner. Why is that important? The
sticky liner is great for cutting small letters and fine detail. What’s more,
if you happen to goof up when weeding the matrix and pull up a piece that
should have stayed down, you can replace the piece where it belongs. You can’t do that with FlexCut Sweet.
Available
in 33 colors FlexCut Sticky Maxx allows for cutting of fine detail.
Why,
then, would you want to use FlexCut Sweet? Part of reason is that FlexCut Sweet
is thinner, more elastic and has a
softer hand than FlexCut Sticky. That makes the film a better choice of larger
graphics, such as numbers and big, block letters. With its non-sticky liner,
you can also stack one graphic on top of another without the graphics sticking
together.
If
you are still confused about which film to use, just follow this simple guideline:
- For small letters and graphics and fine detail, use FlexCut Sticky.
- For large numbers and big, block letters, use FlexCut Sweet.
To
help you select the right film for the application, please refer to the HeatTransfer Films Product Application Chart.
About FlexCut Sticky
FlexCut
Sticky is a PVC free, water-based 100% polyurethane heat transfer film. It
features a low tack sticky carrier, which allows plotter cutting of fine detail
and easy weeding. FlexCut Sticky is suitable for decorating cotton, polyester
and cotton/polyester blend fabrics.
FLEXCUT
STICKY IS AVAILABLE IN 5 VERSIONS:
FlexCut Sticky Maxx
Available
in 33 colors. Athletic Gold is the latest addition to the SEF color range.
FlexCut Sticky Nylon
Features
a low temperature (240⁰F) polyamide hot melt
adhesive which adheres to nylon and coated fabrics.
FlexCut Sticky SubliBlock (SBB)
Designed
for sublimated polyester fabrics (sports jerseys). Includes an exclusive
“SubliBlock” layer that prevents dye migration from discoloring heat transfer
appliques.
FlexCut Sticky MetalFlex
Available in 7 popular shiny metallic colors. MetalFlex is comprised of 100% stretchable polyurethane and exhibits exceptional wash resistance and durability.
FlexCut Sticky GITD (Glow In The Dark)
FlexCut
GITD will glow in the dark after exposure to daylight or artificial light.
About FlexCut Sweet
FlexCut
Sweet approximates the look and feel of screen printing in a heat transfer flex
film. Made of 100% polyurethane, FlexCut Sweet is very thin, soft and
stretchable. FlexCut Sweet is suitable for decorating cotton, polyester and
cotton/polyester blend fabrics. It is a popular choice for decorating athletic fabrics and team uniforms.
FLEXCUT
SWEET IS AVAILABLE IN 3 VERSIONS:
FlexCut Sweet
Super soft FlexCut Sweet is available in 18 popular colors.
ReflexCut Sweet
ReflexCut Sweet is a safety grade retroreflective polyurethane film utilizing micro glass bead technology.
FlexCut Sweet Puff
When
exposed to the heat of a heat press, it inflates with air creating a 3D effect.
Available in 6 colors.
ABOUT SEF: For more than 35 years, SEF has provided the screen printing and garment industries with high quality flex films and flock films. Manufacturing at SEF is totally integrated. The factory formulates, casts and adhesive coats its own polyurethane (PU) films. SEF even manufactures its own flock fibers. With a corporate commitment to a greener environment, all of its film and adhesive formulations are water based. This ensures that no solvents pollute the atmosphere. Its only emission is water vapor. Today, SEF is recognized as a leading producer of heat transfer films for used in the fabrication of heat press appliqués for textile decoration. Its ultra-thin polyurethane films and super soft flock films are easy to plotter cut and digitally print.
FOR TECHNICAL SUPPORT: SEF Americas provides a toll-free technical support service at 844-720-9601. NOTE: If your call is not answered by a tech support person during normal business hours, 8am to 5pm EST (Eastern Standard Time), please leave a message and we will do our best to return your call within an hour. Should you need to contact us after business hours, an alternate tech support number is 480-987-8028. You can also get answers to your technical questions by emailing: techsupport@SEFamericas.com.
About this blog: SEF Americas Heat Transfer Blog is dedicated to providing technical information about flex and flock films for heat pressing appliques to textiles. SEF, a leader in flock materials and polyurethane films, serves the garment, sign and screen print industries. SEF brands include Tatoo, Classicprint, Clearflex, Fiberplus, Metalflex and Reflexcut.
For More Information About SEF Americas:
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Jacksonville, FL 32218
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Click Here: SEF Print & Cut Product Guide
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