International Coatings 3801 Plastisol Foil Adhesive

International Coatings Foil Adhesive 3801 is a plastisol adhesive designed to produce brilliant metallic foil effects on textiles. It can be used on light or dark garments made from 100% cotton and some cotton/polyester blends.

Foil Adhesive 3801 can be printed directly onto the garment before applying foil to the dried adhesive. It can also be printed directly onto the foil in a mirror image for conventional transfer applications. The adhesive is ready to use straight from the container and should be stirred thoroughly before each use.

Features

• Produces brilliant metallic foil designs
• Suitable for light and dark fabrics
• Recommended for cotton and some cotton/polyester blends
• Can be printed directly on garments or onto foil for transfers
• Low after-flash tack
• Ready to use without modification

Application Guidelines

• Mesh: 74-110 threads per inch
• T-shirts: 86-110 threads per inch recommended
• Sweatshirts: 74-86 threads per inch recommended
• Squeegee: 60-75 durometer with a sharp or beveled edge
• Direct-print cure: 325°F (163°C) throughout the entire adhesive layer
• Transfer printing: 240°F-275°F (116°C-135°C)
• Cleanup: Use an eco-friendly plastisol screen wash

Foil Application

• Place the foil colored side up and dull aluminum side against the adhesive.
• Apply at 300°F-325°F (149°C-163°C) for 10-15 seconds.
• Use medium pressure for T-shirts and medium-to-heavy pressure for sweatshirts.
• Allow the transfer to cool completely for 20-30 seconds.
• Slowly remove the foil carrier sheet after cooling.

Care Instructions

For the best durability, wash the garment inside out by hand or on a delicate machine cycle. Line dry or air dry. Do not use bleach or iron the decorated area. Test application temperatures and wash test the finished garment before and during production.