FabricMaker Professional Inkjet Fabric and FabricMaker Professional Textile Inks are a matched component set. For washable, commercial quality fastness, use only FabricMaker ink with FabricMaker fabric.
FabricMaker Printing Instructions
- Ensure all printer settings and graphics software settings are configured correctly prior to printing
- For best results - load & print one sheet of FabricMaker fabric at a time
- Allow fabric to air dry before handling and heat setting
FabricMaker Heat Setting and Washing Instructions
- FabricMaker prints must be heat set after printing to provide commercial-quality wash fastness and resistance to crocking
- Always remove the paper backing before heat fixation of the fabric
- Prints must be dry to the touch prior to heat fixation to obtain optimum wash fastness and resistance to crocking
Hand Iron Procedure
- Min. 1200 watt recommended
- Cover image with parchment paper for protection
- Adjust iron settings to cotton or highest temperature setting
- Iron printed image for 3- 3 ½ minutes without stopping to achieve effective cure temperature
- Move iron briskly over the image, providing constant heat to the image
- No distinct pattern necessary, just focus on covering the entire image
- Keep iron moving to avoid scorching fabric
Clamshell Heat Press Procedure
- Set pressure to 40 psi
- Set heat to 310° F / 155° C
- Press 60 seconds for full cure
Laundry Recommendations
- Wash
- Cold Water ≈ 70° F (For Wash Cycle & Rinse)
- Delicate Wash Setting (Low Agitation)
- Standard laundry detergent - without any additives / phosphate free
- Dilute detergent with fill water before adding fabrics – do not pour detergent directly on fabric
- Full Load Wash Only, Do not Wash Individually
- Dry: Low Heat, Standard Cycle
- Dry Clean
