Digitally printed dual function heat transfer label

Abstract

A digitally printed heat transfer label and method of manufacture is disclosed. The heat transfer label and method of manufacture provides a more efficient process with less waste. The method comprises providing multiple digitally printed images, each with distinct purposes and each provided in a different area on a substrate to produce a substrate which may be used to replace multiple heat transfer sheets.

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[0001] Cross References to Related Applications [0002] This application claims priority to and benefit of U.S. Provisional Utility Application No. 62 / 635,205, filed February 26, 2018, which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety. technical field [0003] The field of the invention relates generally to digitally printed heat transfer labels and methods of making the same. Background technique [0004] The present invention generally relates to a digitally printed thermal transfer label that provides multiple functions. This topic is especially useful for marking fabrics, textiles and other similar materials. According to an embodiment of the present subject matter, there is provided a digitally printed heat transfer label for apparel items, such as clothing and other objects. Of particular relevance is found in relation to a method of manufacturing digitally printed heat transfer labels which simplifies the complex process of the prior art and achieves improv...

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Problems solved by technology

Therefore, inks and adhesives cannot be combined in one mixing tank, as the mixture may cause the adhesive to lose its thermoplastic properties

Additionally, the resulting graphic and adhesive layer can cause a halo around the graphic portion of the label, which is aesthetically undesirable

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