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.