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What’s the difference between

Tacky vs Non-Tacky

Transfer Papers?

Tacky Transfer Papers ensure better adherence to fabric during transfer and

eliminate potential problems which may occur. Its fast-drying feature and base
paper thickness perfectly work even with products consuming high amount of ink.

on-tacky transfer papers are produced to be com- Have you tried Shining Star Tacky Transfer Paper yet?
Npatible with many digital printers. The most impor-
tant advantages of the non-tacky transfer papers are To solve current printing and press problems in the mar-
their fast-drying feature, superior ink absorption, and ket, after extensive R&D efforts, Canapa Paper Technolo-
compatibility with most polyester fabrics. Transfer pa- gies launched Shining Star Tacky Transfer Paper that of-
pers with faster drying speed are also available. They are fers many key advantages to the user.
specifically designed to work with high-speed systems.
However, some quality issues may arise because the Specifically designed for sportswear, the product main-
paper cannot firmly adhere to elastic fabrics. Therefore, tains adherence on the fabric during transfer process and
most suppliers prefer tacky transfer papers as an alter- eliminates potential problems which may occur during
native solution. the transfer. Base paper thickness and its fast-drying fea-
ture perfectly works even with products consuming high
amount of ink.
Well, what’s the difference between Tacky vs Non-
Tacky Transfer Papers? Who should use the tacky pa- Curling is a common problem during the heat-press pro-
pers? What kind of advantages do tacky papers offer cess and it seriously damages the quality of the print on
compared to non-tacky transfer papers?
fabrics. One of the greatest advantages of Shining Star
Tacky paper is that it does not curl during the heat-press
Thanks to specially formulated coating, tacky trans- process and so it offers a perfect solution in this respect.
fer papers are not deformed even if you use heat press After the printing, there is a wait time for the paper to
shortly after printing process. High-quality tacky trans- dry and loose the extra moisture due to the ink. Other-
fer papers will firmly stick to the fabric during the heat wise, the paper will curl during the press and you will
press process and prevent the paper from shifting. have problems during pressing and exposure processes.
Thus, optimized transfer of an image to a substrate can Devoting more attention to the R&D operations to tackle
be achieved, yielding best results without any ghosting these problems, Canapa Paper Technologies has recently
problem. If the transfer paper shifts during pressing, launched Shining Star Tacky, which is a coated sublima-
the fabric will absorb less ink and the ink will overflow, tion transfer paper, featuring two different coatings.
which will result in ghosting. Such papers are mostly Thanks to specially formulated coating process, the paper
used on stretch fabrics such as sportswear. is not deformed even if you use heat press shortly after
printing process. In addition, the product ensures excep-
When tacky transfer papers are used, however, sublima- tional print quality, color consistency and ink savings.
tion printing will be applied to the adhesive side of the
paper. Therefore, when you want to transfer an image Specifically designed for digital sublimation printing,
onto fabric, you need to stick the paper to the substrate Shining Star Tacky is compatible with polyester fabrics
or place it properly before pressing. There are two main (at least 60% polyester) used in the production of flags,
types of tacky paper: you can feel the adhesive surface sportswear, fashion fabrics and home decor. The Shining
on one type and you don’t on the other since the latter Star Tacky Series stands out amongst competitors with
type has heat-activated adhesive coating. To choose its high bonding to fabric at heat-press process, excellent
the right tacky transfer paper, you should consider your dye transfer efficiency and fast ink absorption and drying
product offerings and your printer’s settings. conditions.

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