Printed matter manufacturing method, joined body manufacturing method, and printed matter

Abstract

The present invention provides: a printed matter manufacturing method which makes it possible to form a relief pattern by means of an expansion section, and to form an image in any region; a joined body manufacturing method; and printed matter. A printed matter manufacturing method according to the present disclosure comprises: a step for preparing a first thermal transfer sheet having a first substrate and a transfer layer that is provided on one surface side of the first substrate and includes a foamable layer containing foamable particles; a step for preparing a second thermal transfer sheet having a second substrate and a receiving layer that is provided on one surface side of the second substrate; a step for heating the first thermal transfer sheet and transferring the transfer layer in a first pattern onto a transfer target; a step for heating the second thermal transfer sheet and transferring the receiving layer in a second pattern onto the transfer target onto which the transfer layer has been transferred; and a step for forming an image in the receiving layer on the transfer target.

Description

Method for manufacturing a printed matter, method for manufacturing a joined body, and printed matter

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a method for manufacturing a printed matter, a method for manufacturing a joined body, and a printed matter.

[0002] Conventionally, various thermal transfer methods using dyes and pigments have been proposed. The applications of printed matters manufactured by the thermal transfer method are diverse. For example, they are used for cards having face photographs such as ID cards and credit cards, synthetic photographs in amusement facilities, trading cards, and the like.

[0003] In recent years, a technique has been proposed in which a transfer layer containing foamed particles is pattern-transferred onto a transfer target, heated to expand the foamed particles, and a printed matter having a concavo-convex pattern is manufactured.

[0004] For example, Patent Document 1 describes a method for manufacturing a printed matter in which a transfer layer having a foamed layer and a receiving layer is transferred onto a transfer target, and an image is formed on the receiving layer. However, in this method, the receiving layer exists only on the foamed layer, and an image could not be formed in other regions.

[0005] Patent Document 2 describes a method for manufacturing a printed matter in which a plurality of foamed layers are laminated on a transfer target, a receiving layer is transferred so as to cover the laminated foamed layers, and an image is formed. However, in this method, an image could not be formed in regions other than the portion covering the foamed layer.

[0006] Japanese Patent No. 6930346 Japanese Patent No. 7218838

[0007] An object of the present disclosure is to provide a method for manufacturing a printed matter, a method for manufacturing a joined body, and a printed matter in which a concavo-convex pattern can be formed by an expanded portion and an image can be formed in an arbitrary region.

[0008] The present disclosure's method for manufacturing a printed object comprises the steps of: preparing a first thermal transfer sheet having a first substrate and a transfer layer provided on one side of the first substrate and including a foamed layer containing foamed particles; preparing a second thermal transfer sheet having a second substrate and a receiving layer provided on one side of the second substrate; heating the first thermal transfer sheet and transferring the transfer layer onto a transfer target in a first pattern; heating the second thermal transfer sheet and transferring the receiving layer onto the transfer target on which the transfer layer has been transferred in a second pattern; and forming an image on the receiving layer on the transfer target.

[0009] According to this disclosure, an uneven pattern can be formed by the expansion portion, and an image can be formed in any region.

[0010] This is a cross-sectional view of a heat transfer sheet according to an embodiment. This is a cross-sectional view of a heat transfer sheet according to an embodiment. Figures 3A to 3D are cross-sectional views illustrating a method for manufacturing a printed object. This is a cross-sectional view illustrating a method for manufacturing a printed object. This is a cross-sectional view illustrating a method for manufacturing a printed object. This is a cross-sectional view of a heat transfer sheet according to a modified example. This is a cross-sectional view of a bonded body that is a cross-sectional view of a printed object. This is a cross-sectional view illustrating a method for manufacturing

[0011] The embodiments of this disclosure will be described below with reference to the drawings. Note that, in order to clarify the explanation, the drawings may schematically represent the width, thickness, etc., of each part compared to the actual embodiment; however, these are merely examples and do not limit the interpretation of this disclosure. Furthermore, in this specification and in each drawing, elements similar to those described above in previously shown drawings are denoted by the same reference numerals, and detailed explanations may be omitted as appropriate.

[0012] Figure 1 is a cross-sectional view of a thermal transfer sheet according to an embodiment of the present invention. The thermal transfer sheet 10 is in the shape of a long strip, and Figure 1 shows a cross-section along the longitudinal direction. As shown in Figure 1, the thermal transfer sheet 10 comprises a base material 1, a transfer layer 5, a receiving layer 6, a colorant layer 7, and a protective layer 8 arranged in order on one surface of the base material 1, and a back layer 9 provided on the other surface of the base material 1.

[0013] The transfer layer 5, receiving layer 6, colorant layer 7, and protective layer 8 form a set, and this set is repeated. As shown in Figure 2, the heat transfer sheet 10' may have two transfer layers 5 in one set, or it may have three or more transfer layers 5.

[0014] The colorant layer 7 comprises a yellow colorant layer 7Y containing yellow colorant, a magenta colorant layer 7M containing magenta colorant, and a cyan colorant layer 7C containing cyan colorant, arranged in order of surface. The colorants contained in the yellow colorant layer 7Y, magenta colorant layer 7M, and cyan colorant layer 7Y are, for example, sublimation dyes or heat-meltable inks. Known colorants can be used for the colorant layer 7. Known colorants can be used for the colorant layer 7. The colorant layer 7 may also include a layer containing colorants such as fluorescent dyes, black pigments, metallic pigments, pearl pigments, or a special color layer such as a hologram layer.

[0015] The transfer layer 5 has a release layer 2, a foam layer 3, and an adhesive layer 4, which are laminated in order from the substrate 1 side. The foam layer 3 is a foam particle-containing layer that contains unfoamed foam particles. The foam particles have an outer shell made of thermoplastic resin and a foaming agent enclosed within the outer shell that vaporizes when heated. Therefore, the foam particles expand when heated.

[0016] When manufacturing the printed material, a known thermal transfer printer having a thermal head is used to overlap the thermal transfer sheet 10 and the object to be transferred 20 (see Figure 3) so that the adhesive layer 4 of the transfer layer 5 of the thermal transfer sheet 10 and the object to be transferred 20 face each other. The object to be transferred 20 is not particularly limited and can be a plastic card base material, paper, cloth, etc. Also, the shape of the object to be transferred 20 may be flat or curved.

[0017] Then, as shown in Figure 3A, the heat transfer sheet 10 is heated from the back layer 9 side in a predetermined first pattern (region R1) to transfer the transfer layer 5 onto the object to be transferred 20. The transfer layer 5 transferred from the heat transfer sheet 10 onto the object to be transferred 20 includes an adhesive layer 4, a foam layer 3, and a release layer 2, and the release layer 2 does not remain on the substrate 1 of the heat transfer sheet 10. At this time, the thermal energy applied to the heat transfer sheet 10 is set to an amount that does not cause the transferred foam layer 3 to expand. The transfer layer 5 transferred onto the object to be transferred 20 is made up of the adhesive layer 4, foam layer 3, and release layer 2 stacked in order when viewed from the object to be transferred 20.

[0018] Next, the heat transfer sheet 10 is heated from the back layer 9 side in a predetermined second pattern, and the receiving layer 6 is transferred onto the object to be transferred 20 as shown in Figure 3B. For example, the receiving layer 6 is transferred to the second pattern (region R1 where the transfer layer 5 is transferred and regions R2 and R3 where the transfer layer 5 is not present). In the example shown in Figure 3B, region R2 surrounds region R1. That is, the receiving layer 6 is transferred so as to cover the transfer layer 5. In areas other than regions R1 to R3, the surface of the object to be transferred 20 is exposed.

[0019] Next, the yellow colorant layer 7Y, the magenta colorant layer 7M, and the cyan colorant layer 7Y are transferred in order to form an image on the receiving layer 6 on the transfer target 20. Then, the protective layer 8 is heated and transferred onto the receiving layer 6 on which the image has been formed, as shown in Figure 3C.

[0020] Subsequently, the transfer object 20 is heated using a heating device such as a heat roller, oven, thermal head, or microwave oven. As shown in Figure 3D, the heating causes the foam particles within the foam layer 3 of the transfer layer 5 to expand. The expansion of the foam particles causes the foam layer 3 to expand, forming an uneven pattern. The foam layer 3 may also be expanded by applying pressure in addition to heating.

[0021] The heating and pressurizing conditions are set appropriately according to the type of foaming agent contained in the foamed particles and the material of the transfer layer 5. The heating temperature is preferably higher than the foaming start temperature of the foaming agent, more preferably ±45°C of the maximum foaming temperature of the foaming agent, and even more preferably ±30°C of the maximum foaming temperature of the foaming agent. Specifically, the heating temperature is preferably 80°C to 200°C, more preferably 85°C to 185°C, and even more preferably 90°C to 170°C. The heating time is preferably, for example, 15 seconds to 6 minutes, and more preferably 30 seconds to 3 minutes.

[0022] The pressurization method is not particularly limited as long as it allows for pressurization while heating. The pressurization conditions are adjusted as appropriate to transfer the transfer layer to the material to be transferred. For heating and pressurization, a heat roll, laminator, iron, heat press, heated drum, etc., may be used.

[0023] In this way, a print is manufactured in which an uneven pattern is formed by the expanded portion, and an image is formed not only in the expanded portion but also in areas other than the expanded portion. Since the receiving layer 6 is transferred only to the areas where the image is formed, and the surface of the transfer target 20 is exposed in the other areas, the texture of the transfer target 20 can be preserved in the manufactured print.

[0024] Using the heat transfer sheet 10' shown in Figure 2, the transfer layer 5 may be transferred twice to form a laminate in which two layers of transfer layer 5 are stacked. The first and second transfer layers 5 may be transferred with the same pattern, or the transfer pattern of the second layer may be made larger than that of the first layer, and the second transfer layer 5_2 (upper transfer layer) may be transferred so as to smoothly cover the first transfer layer 5_1 (lower transfer layer), as shown in Figure 4.

[0025] Alternatively, the transfer pattern of the second layer may be made smaller than the transfer pattern of the first layer, and the second transfer layer 5_2 may be transferred onto the first transfer layer 5_1, as shown in Figure 5.

[0026] As shown in Figures 4 and 5, the laminate of the transfer layer 5 gradually decreases in size towards the top. By stacking the transfer layer 5 in this way, a gentle unevenness (undulation) can be formed, expanding the range of expression through the uneven pattern. Furthermore, when stacking multiple transfer layers 5 of the same shape, abrupt steps may occur, potentially causing image gaps. However, by creating a laminate that gradually decreases in size towards the top, as in the above embodiment, image gaps caused by abrupt steps can be suppressed, and image formation can be performed stably.

[0027] In the above embodiment, a thermal transfer sheet 10 was described in which a transfer layer 5, a receiving layer 6, a colorant layer 7, and a protective layer 8 are arranged in a plane order on the same substrate 1, but it may also be divided into multiple thermal transfer sheets.

[0028] For example, if the transfer layer 5, receiving layer 6, colorant layer 7, and protective layer 8 are each separated into different heat transfer sheets, then, as shown in Figure 6, a first heat transfer sheet 10_1 having the transfer layer 5, a second heat transfer sheet 10_2 having the receiving layer 6, a third heat transfer sheet 10_3 having the colorant layer 7, and a fourth heat transfer sheet 10_4 having the protective layer 8 are prepared.

[0029] The first thermal transfer sheet 10_1 comprises a first substrate 1_1, a transfer layer 5 provided on one side of the first substrate 1_1, and a back layer 9_1 provided on the other side of the first substrate 1_1.

[0030] The second thermal transfer sheet 10_2 comprises a second substrate 1_2, a receiving layer 6 provided on one side of the second substrate 1_2, and a back layer 9_2 provided on the other side of the second substrate 1_2.

[0031] The third thermal transfer sheet 10_3 comprises a third substrate 1_3, a colorant layer 7 provided on one side of the third substrate 1_3, and a back layer 9_3 provided on the other side of the third substrate 1_3.

[0032] The fourth thermal transfer sheet 10_4 comprises a fourth substrate 1_4, a protective layer 8 provided on one side of the fourth substrate 1_4, and a back layer 9_4 provided on the other side of the fourth substrate 1_4.

[0033] When the first thermal transfer sheet 10_1 and the second thermal transfer sheet 10_2 are configured as a single thermal transfer sheet with a common base material (first base material 1_1 and second base material 1_2), the transfer layer 5 and the receiving layer 6 are repeatedly provided in sequential order on one side of this base material.

[0034] The image formation method is not limited to thermal transfer of sublimation dyes or heat-meltable inks, but may also be an inkjet method or an electrophotographic method.

[0035] A jointed body may be manufactured by joining a printed object having a transfer surface 20 on which a transfer layer 5 and a receiving layer 6 have been transferred to an article. For example, the process shown in Figures 3A to 3C is carried out, and as shown in Figure 7, the transfer layer 5 and the receiving layer 6 on which the image G is formed are provided on the transfer surface 20. In Figure 7, the receiving layer 6 is provided on the transfer layer 5 for ease of illustration, but there are also regions where the receiving layer 6 is provided directly on the transfer surface 20 without the transfer layer 5 in between.

[0036] Next, as shown in Figure 8, the image-forming surface of the receiving layer 6 provided on the transfer body 20 (the surface of the printed object opposite to the transfer body 20) and the surface of the article 40 (for example, the decorative surface) are brought into contact and joined to manufacture the joined body 30.

[0037] Next, the bonded body 30 is heated. As shown in Figure 9, the foam particles in the foam layer 3 of the transfer layer 5 expand due to the heating. The expansion of the foam particles causes the foam layer 3 to expand, forming an uneven pattern.

[0038] When joining the receiving layer 6 and the article 40, heating may be applied to expand the foamed layer 3. In addition to heating, pressurization may also be applied.

[0039] As shown in Figure 10, an adhesive layer 32 may be provided between the receiving layer 6 and the article 40. For example, the adhesive layer 32 may be formed on the receiving layer 6 to bond the receiving layer 6 and the article 40. Alternatively, the adhesive layer 32 may be formed in the receiving layer bonding area on the surface of the article 40 to bond the receiving layer 6 and the article 40. The adhesive layer 32 can be made of the same material as the adhesive layer 4, which will be described later.

[0040] In the above embodiment, an example of transferring the transfer layer 5 and the receiving layer 6 from the thermal transfer sheet 10 to the transfer target 20 has been described. However, the transfer layer 5 and the receiving layer 6 may be transferred from the thermal transfer sheet 10 to another base material, and the transfer layer 5 and the receiving layer 6 may be transferred together from the another base material to the transfer target 20 to manufacture a printed matter.

[0041] For example, as shown in FIG. 11, the thermal transfer sheet 10 is heated from the back layer 9 side in a predetermined first pattern to transfer the transfer layer 5 onto the fifth base material 50. The material of the fifth base material 50 is not particularly limited, and examples thereof include polyurethane, polyester, polyamide, polyimide, polyolefin, vinyl resin, styrene resin, acrylic resin, and cellulose resin. Further, the fifth base material 50 may contain biodegradable plastic or may contain polylactic acid-based resin.

[0042] Subsequently, the thermal transfer sheet 10 is heated from the back layer 9 side in a predetermined second pattern, and the receiving layer 6 is transferred onto the fifth base material 50 so as to cover the transfer layer 5.

[0043] Subsequently, the coloring materials of the yellow coloring material layer 7Y, the magenta coloring material layer 7M, and the cyan coloring material layer 7C are transferred in order to form an image G on the receiving layer 6 on the fifth base material 50.

[0044] Next, as shown in FIG. 12, the image formation surface of the receiving layer 6 provided on the fifth base material 50 and the transfer surface of the transfer target 20 are opposed to each other, and the fifth base material 50 is heated to transfer the receiving layer 6 and the transfer layer 5 to the transfer target 20.

[0045] Next, as shown in FIG. 13, the fifth base material 50 is peeled off from the transfer layer 5 to manufacture a printed matter.

[0046] Next, this printed matter is heated. By heating, as shown in FIG. 14, the foaming particles in the foaming layer 3 of the transfer layer 5 expand. Due to the expansion of the foaming particles, the foaming layer 3 expands and an uneven pattern is formed.

[0047] As shown in FIG. 15, when the fifth base material 50 is heated to transfer the receiving layer 6 and the transfer layer 5 to the transfer target 20, the foaming layer 3 in the transfer layer 5 may be expanded. Not only heating but also pressurization may be performed.

[0048] After the process shown in FIG. 11, as shown in FIG. 16, an adhesive layer 52 may be formed on the receiving layer 6 on which the image G is formed. Thereby, the adhesiveness between the receiving layer 6 and the transfer body 20 is improved. The adhesive layer 52 can be the same as the material of the adhesive layer 4 described later.

[0049] As shown in FIG. 17, a release layer 54 (second transfer layer) may be provided on the fifth base material 50, and the transfer layer 5 (first transfer layer) may be transferred onto the release layer 54. After the transfer layer 5 is transferred, the receiving layer 6 is transferred and the image G is formed. The release layer 54 can be the same as the material of the release layer 2 described later.

[0050] Then, as shown in FIG. 18, the receiving layer 6, the transfer layer 5, and the release layer 54 are transferred from the fifth base material 50 to the transfer body 20. By providing the release layer 54, the releasability from the fifth base material 50 is improved.

[0051] In the examples shown in FIGS. 11 to 18, an example in which the receiving layer 6 is transferred after the transfer layer 5 is transferred to the fifth base material 50 has been described, but the transfer layer 5 may be transferred after the receiving layer 6 is transferred.

[0052] For example, as shown in FIG. 19, the thermal transfer sheet 10 is heated from the back layer 9 side with a predetermined third pattern to transfer the receiving layer 6 onto the fifth base material 50. The third pattern is the same as the above-described second pattern.

[0053] Subsequently, the color materials of the yellow color material layer 7Y, the magenta color material layer 7M, and the cyan color material layer 7Y are transferred in order to form the image G on the receiving layer 6 on the fifth base material 50.

[0054] Next, as shown in FIG. 20, the thermal transfer sheet 10 is heated from the back layer 9 side with a predetermined fourth pattern to transfer the transfer layer 5 onto the receiving layer 6. The fourth pattern is the same as the above-described first pattern. That is, the fourth pattern corresponds to a part of the third pattern.

[0055] Next, as shown in FIG. 21, the fifth base material 50 is heated to transfer the receiving layer 6 and the transfer layer 5 to the transfer body 20 to manufacture a printed matter. Although illustration is omitted, thereafter, this printed matter is heated to expand the foaming layer 3 of the transfer layer 5.

[0056] After the process shown in Figure 20, an adhesive layer 52 may be formed on the transfer layer 5 as shown in Figure 22. This improves the adhesion between the transfer layer 5 and the object to be transferred 20.

[0057] As shown in Figure 23, a release layer 54 (second transfer layer) may be provided on the fifth substrate 50, and the receiving layer 6 may be transferred onto the release layer 54. After the transfer of the receiving layer 6, the image G is formed, the transfer layer 5 (first transfer layer) is transferred, and the adhesive layer 52 is formed.

[0058] Subsequently, as shown in Figure 24, the adhesive layer 52, transfer layer 5, receiving layer 6, and release layer 54 are transferred from the fifth substrate 50 to the transfer target 20. The provision of the release layer 54 improves the peelability from the fifth substrate 50.

[0059] In the above embodiment, an example was described in which the transfer layer 5 is transferred from the heat transfer sheet 10 to the object to be transferred 20, and then the receiving layer 6 is transferred. However, the transfer layer 5 may be transferred after the receiving layer 6 is transferred.

[0060] For example, as shown in Figure 25, the heat transfer sheet 10 is heated from the back layer 9 side in a predetermined third pattern to transfer the receiving layer 6 onto the object to be transferred 20.

[0061] Next, the yellow colorant layer 7Y, the magenta colorant layer 7M, and the cyan colorant layer 7Y are transferred in order to form an image G on the receiving layer 6 on the transfer target 20.

[0062] Next, as shown in Figure 20, the heat transfer sheet 10 is heated from the back layer 9 side in a predetermined fourth pattern to transfer the transfer layer 5 onto the receiving layer 6 and produce a printed object. For example, the printed object has a region where the surface of the object to be transferred 20 is exposed, a region where only the receiving layer 6 is transferred onto the object to be transferred 20, and a region where the receiving layer 6 and the transfer layer 5 are laminated. Although not shown in the figure, the printed object is then heated to expand the foamed layer 3 of the transfer layer 5.

[0063] Next, the components of the thermal transfer sheet 10 will be described.

[0064] (Substrate) There are no limitations on the substrate 1 (first substrate 1_1, second substrate 1_2, third substrate 1_3, fourth substrate 1_4) of the heat transfer sheet 10, and any substrate conventionally known in the field of heat transfer sheets can be appropriately selected and used. Examples include stretched or unstretched films of plastics such as polyester, polyphenylene sulfide, polyether ketone, polyether sulfone, polypropylene, polycarbonate, cellulose acetate, polyethylene derivatives, polyvinyl chloride, polyvinylidene chloride, polystyrene, polyamide, polyimide, polymethylpentene, or ionomer. As for polyester, those with high heat resistance are preferred, such as polyethylene terephthalate, polyethylene naphthalate, and polybutylene terephthalate. Composite films made by laminating two or more of these materials can also be used. There are no particular limitations on the thickness of the substrate 1, but a range of 2 μm to 10 μm is preferred.

[0065] (Release Layer) In order to improve the transferability of the transfer layer 5, a release layer 2 is provided at the position of the transfer layer 5 closest to the substrate 1. Examples of binder resins constituting the release layer include thermoplastic resins such as cellulose derivatives such as ethylcellulose, nitrocellulose, and cellulose acetate; acrylic resins such as polymethyl methacrylate, polyethyl methacrylate, and polybutyl acrylate; vinyl resins such as polyvinyl chloride, vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymer, and polyvinyl butyral; saturated or unsaturated polyesters; polyurethane resins; thermosetting resins such as thermosetting epoxy-amino copolymers and thermosetting alkyd-amino copolymers (thermosetting amino alkyd resins); silicone wax, silicone resins, silicone-modified resins, fluororesins, fluorine-modified resins, and polyvinyl alcohol.

[0066] (Foam Layer) Foam layer 3 contains foam particles and binder resin. The foam particles are thermally expandable microspheres composed of an outer shell made of thermoplastic resin and a foaming agent (core) enclosed within it. The foam particles have a core-shell structure and exhibit thermal expandability as a whole microsphere (the property of the entire microsphere expanding when heated). The thermoplastic resin is a polymer of polymerizable components.

[0067] Polymerizable components refer to monomers having at least one polymerizable group in their molecule, and are components that, when polymerized, become thermoplastic resins that form the outer shell of foam particles. Examples of polymerizable components include non-crosslinkable monomers having one reactive carbon-carbon double bond (hereinafter simply referred to as non-crosslinkable monomers) and crosslinkable monomers having two or more reactive carbon-carbon double bonds (hereinafter simply referred to as crosslinkable monomers). Crosslinkable monomers can introduce a crosslinking structure into the polymer. The reactive carbon-carbon double bond referred to here means a carbon-carbon double bond that exhibits radical reactivity, and refers to carbon-carbon double bonds contained in vinyl groups, (meth)acryloyl groups, allyl groups, vinylene groups, etc., rather than carbon-carbon double bonds located in aromatic rings such as benzene rings or naphthalene rings. Here, (meth)acryloyl group refers to an acryloyl group or a methacryloyl group.

[0068] A foaming agent is a component that vaporizes when heated. While not particularly limited, examples of foaming agents include hydrocarbons with 3 to 13 carbon atoms such as propane, (iso)butane, (iso)pentane, (iso)hexane, (iso)heptane, (iso)octane, (iso)nonane, (iso)decane, (iso)undecane, (iso)dodecane, and (iso)tridecane; hydrocarbons with more than 13 carbon atoms but 20 or less, such as (iso)hexadecane and (iso)eicosane; pseudocumene; petroleum ether; and normal paraffins and isoparaffins with an initial boiling point of 150°C to 260°C and / or a distillation range of 70°C to 360°C. Examples include hydrocarbons such as petroleum distillates, halides of hydrocarbons having 1 to 12 carbon atoms such as methyl chloride, methylene chloride, chloroform, and carbon tetrachloride, fluorine-containing compounds such as hydrofluoroethers, silanes having alkyl groups with 1 to 5 carbon atoms such as tetramethylsilane, trimethylethylsilane, trimethylisopropylsilane, and trimethyl-n-propylsilane, and compounds that generate gas through thermal decomposition upon heating, such as azodicarbonamide, N,N'-dinitrosopentamethylenetetramine, and 4,4'-oxybis(benzenesulfonylhydrazide).

[0069] The foaming agent may consist of one compound or a mixture of two or more compounds. The foaming agent may be linear, branched, or alicyclic, and is preferably aliphatic.

[0070] The encapsulation rate of the foaming agent in the foamed particles is defined as the percentage of the weight of the encapsulated foaming agent relative to the weight of the foamed particles. The encapsulation rate of the foaming agent is not particularly limited, but is preferably 2% by weight or more and 50% by weight or less, and more preferably 10% by weight or more and 20% by weight or less, relative to the weight of the foamed particles.

[0071] The expansion start temperature of the foamed particles is not particularly limited, but is preferably 70°C or higher. The average particle size (D50) of the foamed particles is preferably 1 μm to 50 μm, more preferably 3 μm to 30 μm, and even more preferably 6 μm to 10 μm. The average particle size (D50) can be measured by laser diffraction / scattering particle size distribution measurement.

[0072] Examples of the first binder resin contained in the foam layer include cellulose resin, vinyl resin, acrylic resin, polyester, etc., with polyester being particularly preferred. Here, the first binder resin is the binder resin with the highest blending ratio among the binder resins contained in the foam layer.

[0073] From the viewpoint of the fine-line sharpness of the uneven pattern after foaming, the first binder resin contained in the foamed layer is preferably one with a high glass transition temperature, and the ratio of foaming agent in the foamed layer is preferably low. For example, the glass transition temperature of the first binder resin is preferably 40°C to 80°C, and the ratio of foaming agent in the foamed layer is preferably around 2:8 to 4:6. On the other hand, from the viewpoint of the thickness increase rate of the foamed layer, the first binder resin contained in the foamed layer is preferably one with a low glass transition temperature. For example, the glass transition temperature of the first binder resin is preferably -20°C to 20°C. The first binder resin is determined according to the shape required for the uneven pattern.

[0074] The thickness of the foamed layer before the foamed particles expand (the total thickness of multiple foamed layers) is preferably 5 μm to 50 μm. The thickness of the foamed layer after the foamed particles expand (the total thickness of multiple foamed layers) is preferably 40 μm to 600 μm.

[0075] Examples of commercially available foaming particles used include Matsumoto Microspheres® F-30, F-36, F-36LV, F-48, FN-80GS, F-50, F-65, FN-100SS, etc., manufactured by Matsumoto Oil & Fat Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., and the Expancel® series, manufactured by Nippon Filight Co., Ltd.

[0076] (Adhesive layer) An adhesive layer 4 is provided on the foam layer 3 to improve the adhesion between the transfer object and the transfer layer 5. Examples of materials for the adhesive layer include cellulose derivatives such as ethylcellulose and cellulose butyrate, styrene copolymers such as polystyrene and poly-α-methylstyrene, acrylic resins such as polymethyl methacrylate, polyethyl methacrylate, and polyethyl acrylate, vinyl resins such as polyvinyl chloride, polyvinyl acetate, vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymer, and polyvinyl butyral, polyester, nylon resin, epoxy resin, and polyurethane.

[0077] (Receiving layer) The receiving layer 6 has a receiving layer and an adhesive layer that are laminated in order from the substrate side. There are no particular limitations on the material of the receiving layer, but it is preferable to use a binder resin that is easily dyed by the sublimable dye contained in the colorant layer. Examples of such binder resins include polyolefins such as polypropylene, halogenated resins such as polyvinyl chloride and polyvinylidene chloride, vinyl resins such as polyvinyl acetate, vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymer and polyacrylic ester, polyesters such as polyethylene terephthalate and polybutylene terephthalate, polystyrene, polyamide, ionomer and cellulose resin. The receiving layer may contain one of these binder resins alone or two or more of them.

[0078] The thickness of the receptor layer is generally 1.0 μm to 10 μm, and preferably 1.0 μm to 5.0 μm.

[0079] (Protective layer) Examples of binder resins constituting the protective layer 8 include polyester, polyester urethane resin, polycarbonate, acrylic resin, epoxy resin, acrylic urethane resin, silicone-modified resins of these resins, and mixtures of these resins. The protective layer may also contain ultraviolet-absorbing resins or active-photocurable resins. Active light refers to light that chemically reacts with active-photocurable resins to promote polymerization, and specifically refers to visible light, ultraviolet light, X-rays, electron beams, alpha rays, beta rays, gamma rays, etc. A release layer may be provided between the substrate and the protective layer to improve the transferability of the protective layer.

[0080] (Back layer) There are no limitations on the material of the back layer 9 (9_1, 9_2, 9_3, 9_4). Examples include cellulose resins such as cellulose acetate butyrate and cellulose acetate propionate, vinyl resins such as polyvinyl butyral and polyvinyl acetal, acrylic resins such as polymethyl methacrylate, polyethyl polyacrylate, polyacrylamide, and acrylonitrile-styrene copolymer, polyamide resins, polyamide-imide, polyester, polyurethane, and natural or synthetic resins such as silicone-modified or fluorine-modified urethane. The back layer may contain one of these resins alone or two or more.

[0081] [Printed object and bonded body] A printed object is obtained by forming an image on the transfer surface of the transfer body 20. A bonded body is obtained by bonding the printed object to an article. The surfaces of the transfer body and the article may be smooth or may have irregularities.

[0082] The material of the object to be transferred and the article is not particularly limited, but examples include paper, resin film, cloth, wood, and metal. Furthermore, the visible light transmittance of the object to be transferred and the article is not particularly limited, and may be opaque, semi-transparent, or transparent.

[0083] The shape of the object to be transferred and the article are not particularly limited; for example, they may be in the form of a sheet, a card, or a plate.

[0084] The paper is not particularly limited, but examples include paper made from wood pulp, recycled paper pulp, and non-wood pulp. Furthermore, washi (Japanese paper) made from plant fibers such as kozo, mitsumata, and ganpi, utilizing the texture and characteristics of natural materials, as well as paper made from renewable resources such as Manila hemp, kenaf, and bagasse, and even paper processed from thin sheets of natural wood, may be used. Coated paper, with a coating applied to the surface of the paper base, and special papers with watermarks or embossed shapes are also acceptable.

[0085] The resin film is not particularly limited, but examples include polyvinyl chloride resins, high-density polyethylene resins, low-density polyethylene resins, polystyrene resins, polypropylene resins, and polyester resins such as polyethylene terephthalate. ABS resin, PMMA resin, AS resin, polycarbonate resin, and various engineering plastics may also be used. Furthermore, it may contain biodegradable plastics, and may also contain polylactic acid resins.

[0086] Examples of fabrics include woven fabrics, nonwoven fabrics, knitted fabrics, lace, felt, and tuft. When using fabric, the object to be transferred or the article may be a fabric (material) or a fabric product. Fabric products can be made from any of the above-mentioned fabrics, but woven products, nonwoven products, and knitted products are preferred. A specific example of a knitted product is a cut-and-sew garment. In this specification, fabrics (materials) and fabric products are collectively referred to as textiles.

[0087] The thickness of the fabric (material) is not limited, and it may be a sheer textile. It may also be a sheer textile due to its weaving or knitting method, such as chiffon, lace, tulle, organza, or mesh.

[0088] When the object to be transferred or the article is a textile, the arithmetic mean height Sa of the surface is preferably, for example, 1.0 μm or more and 200 μm or less, more preferably 1.2 μm or more and 150 μm or less, and even more preferably 1.5 μm or more and 100 μm or less. The arithmetic mean height Sa of the surface to be transferred of the object to be transferred is measured using a laser microscope in accordance with ISO 25178:2012.

[0089] The present disclosure will be explained in more detail below with reference to examples, but the present disclosure is not limited to these examples.

[0090] [Examples 1-7, Comparative Example 1] (Preparation of Thermal Transfer Sheet 1) A polyethylene terephthalate film (Lumirror® #5A-F53, Toray Industries, Inc.) with a thickness of 4.5 μm was used as the substrate. A back layer with a thickness of 1 μm was formed by applying a back layer coating liquid of the following composition to one side of the substrate and drying it. A release layer with a thickness of 0.5 μm was formed by applying a release layer coating liquid of the following composition to the other side of the substrate and drying it. Next, a foam layer with a thickness of 10 μm was formed by applying a foam layer coating liquid 1 of the following composition to the release layer and drying it. Next, an adhesive layer with a thickness of 2.5 μm was formed by applying an adhesive layer coating liquid 1 of the following composition to the foam layer and drying it, thereby obtaining a thermal transfer sheet 1 in which the back layer, substrate, release layer, foam layer, and adhesive layer were laminated in this order.

[0091] <Coating liquid for back layer> ・Polyvinyl acetal 36 parts by mass (S-Lec® KS-1, Sekisui Chemical Co., Ltd.) ・Isocyanate compound 25 parts by mass (Barnock® D750, DIC Corporation) ・Silicone resin fine particles 1 part by mass (Tospar® 240, Momentive Performance Materials Japan LLC) ・Zinc stearyl phosphate 10 parts by mass (LBT1830 refined, Sakai Chemical Industry Co., Ltd.) ・Zinc stearate 10 parts by mass (SZ-PF, Sakai Chemical Industry Co., Ltd.) ・Polyethylene wax 3 parts by mass (Polywax 3000, Toyo Adore Co., Ltd.) ・Ethoxylated alcohol modified wax 7 parts by mass (Unitox 750, Toyo Adore Co., Ltd.) ・Methyl ethyl ketone 200 parts by mass・Toluene 100 parts by mass

[0092] <Coating liquid for release layer> ・Acrylic resin 19 parts by mass (Dianal® BR-87, Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation, glass transition temperature: 106°C) ・Polyester 1 part by mass (Byron® 200, Toyobo Co., Ltd.) ・Methyl ethyl ketone 40 parts by mass ・Toluene 40 parts by mass

[0093] <Coating liquid for foamed layer 1> ・Foamed particles 15 parts by mass (Matsumoto Microspheres® FN-80GSD, Matsumoto Oil & Fat Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., maximum expansion temperature: 125-135°C, average particle size: 6-10 μm) ・Polyester 48 parts by mass (Vyronal® MD1930, Toyobo Co., Ltd., glass transition temperature: -10°C, solid content 31%) ・IPA 37 parts by mass

[0094] <Coating liquid for adhesive layer 1> • Polyester 5 parts by mass (Elitel® UE-3380, Unitika Ltd., glass transition temperature: 60°C) • Methyl ethyl ketone 7.5 parts by mass • Toluene 7.5 parts by mass

[0095] (Preparation of the second heat transfer sheet) A back layer coating liquid of the above composition was applied to one side of a 4.5 μm thick polyethylene terephthalate film (Lumirror® #5A-F53, Toray Industries, Inc.) used as a base material, and dried to form a back layer with a thickness of 1 μm. Subsequently, a receiving layer coating liquid of the following composition was applied to the other side of the base material and dried to form a receiving layer with a thickness of 2 μm. Furthermore, the above adhesive layer coating liquid 1 was applied on the receiving layer and dried to form an adhesive layer with a thickness of 2.5 μm, thereby producing the second heat transfer sheet (receiving layer transfer sheet).

[0096] <Coating liquid for the receiving layer> ・Vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymer 30 parts by mass (Solvine® CNL, Nisshin Chemical Industry Co., Ltd.) ・Epoxy-modified silicone oil 1.5 parts by mass (KP-1800U, Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd.) ・Methyl ethyl ketone 40 parts by mass ・Toluene 40 parts by mass

[0097] (Preparation of Thermal Transfer Sheet 2) Thermal transfer sheet 2 was prepared in the same manner as thermal transfer sheet 1, except that a foaming layer coating liquid 2 with the following composition was applied to the release layer and dried to form a foaming layer with a thickness of 10 μm, and an adhesive layer with the following composition was applied to the foaming layer and dried to form an adhesive layer with a thickness of 2.5 μm.

[0098] <Coating liquid for foamed layer 2> ・Foamed particles 15 parts by mass (Matsumoto Microsphere® FN-100SSD, Matsumoto Oil & Fat Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., maximum expansion temperature: 145-155°C, average particle size: 6-11 μm) ・Polyester 48 parts by mass (Vyronal® MD1930, Toyobo Co., Ltd., glass transition temperature: -10°C, solid content 31%) ・IPA 37 parts by mass

[0099] <Coating liquid for adhesive layer 2> • Polyester 5 parts by mass (Eritel® KA-1237, Unitika Ltd., glass transition temperature: 71°C) • Water 15 parts by mass

[0100] (Preparation of thermal transfer sheet 3) Thermal transfer sheet 3 was prepared in the same manner as thermal transfer sheet 1, except that a foaming layer coating liquid 3 with the following composition was applied to the release layer and dried to form a foaming layer with a thickness of 10 μm.

[0101] <Coating liquid for foamed layer 3> ・Foamed particles 15 parts by mass (Matsumoto Microsphere® FN-100MD, Matsumoto Oil & Fat Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., foaming temperature: 170℃, average particle size: 20μm) ・Polyester 40 parts by mass (Vyronal® 1245, Toyobo Co., Ltd., solid content 30%) ・IPA 20 parts by mass

[0102] (Preparation of thermal transfer sheet 4) Thermal transfer sheet 4 was prepared in the same manner as thermal transfer sheet 1, except that a foaming layer coating liquid 4 with the following composition was applied to the release layer and dried to form a foaming layer with a thickness of 10 μm, and an adhesive layer with the following composition was applied to the foaming layer and dried to form an adhesive layer with a thickness of 2.5 μm.

[0103] <Coating liquid for foamed layer 4> ・Foamed particles 5 parts by mass (Matsumoto Microsphere® HF30D, Matsumoto Oil & Fat Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., foaming temperature: 115°C, average particle size: 14 μm) ・Polyester 5 parts by mass (Vyronal® MD1930, Toyobo Co., Ltd., glass transition temperature: -10°C) ・Water 23 parts by mass

[0104] <Coating liquid for adhesive layer 3> • Polyester 5 parts by mass (Vyronal® MD1930, Toyobo Co., Ltd., glass transition temperature: -10°C) • Water 15 parts by mass

[0105] (Preparation of thermal transfer sheet 5) A back layer with a thickness of 1 μm was formed by applying a back layer coating liquid of the above composition to one side of a PET film with a thickness of 5 μm as a base material and drying it. A receiving layer with a thickness of 2 μm was formed by applying a receiving layer coating liquid of the above composition to the other side of the base material and drying it. A foamed layer with a thickness of 10 μm was formed by applying a foamed layer coating liquid 3 of the above composition to the receiving layer and drying it. Next, an adhesive layer with a thickness of 2 μm was formed by applying an adhesive layer forming liquid 1 of the above composition to the foamed layer and drying it, thereby obtaining a thermal transfer sheet 5 in which the back layer, base material, receiving layer, foamed layer, and adhesive layer were laminated in this order.

[0106] (Preparation of Printed Materials) Coated paper with a thickness of 225 μm was prepared as the transfer substrate. In Examples 1 to 7, the adhesive layer of one of the heat transfer sheets 1 to 4 prepared above was placed opposite the transfer substrate, and a transfer layer consisting of a release layer, a foam layer, and an adhesive layer was transferred onto the transfer substrate once or twice using the heat transfer printer described below. The heat transfer sheets used in Examples 1 to 7 are shown in Table 1. In Comparative Example 1, the adhesive layer of the heat transfer sheet 5 prepared above was placed opposite the transfer substrate, and a transfer layer consisting of a receiving layer, a foam layer, and an adhesive layer was transferred onto the transfer substrate once using the heat transfer printer described below. The dimensions of the transfer patterns of the transfer layers in Examples 1 to 7 and Comparative Example 1 are shown in Table 1. When the number of transfers was two, the sheets were laminated so that the centers of the first transfer pattern and the second transfer pattern coincided.

[0107] In Examples 1 to 7, after transferring the transfer layer, the second thermal transfer sheet prepared above and the object to be transferred were placed facing each other, and the receiving layer was transferred using the thermal transfer printer described below so as to cover the transfer layer on the object to be transferred. The transfer pattern of the receiving layer was a 15 mm x 15 mm square (size 15 mm in both the x and y directions) in plan view, with the transfer layer positioned in the center. In Comparative Example 1, the receiving layer was not transferred from the second thermal transfer sheet.

[0108] Next, using print media for the DS820 dye-sublimation photo printer (DS820 MEDIA SET (8×12") PP) sold by DNP Photo Imaging Japan Co., Ltd., a 15mm × 15mm image and protective layer were formed on the receiving layer of the transfer substrate. Then, the substrate was heated in an oven at 130°C for 3 minutes to expand the foam particles in the foam layer and produce the printed image.

[0109] <Thermal Transfer Printer> ・Thermal head: F3589 (manufactured by Toshiba Hokuto Electronics Co., Ltd.) ・Average resistance of heating element: 5015Ω ・Printing voltage: Thermal transfer sheets 1-5: 18V Yellow, magenta, cyan dyes on print media: 19.5V Protective layer on print media: 18V ・Resolution in main scanning direction: 300 dpi (dots per inch) ・Resolution in sub-scanning direction: 300 dpi ・Line speed: 6.0 msec. / line ・Printing start temperature: 35℃ ・Pulse duty cycle: 85% ・Gradation value: 255 / 255 (maximum energy gradation)

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[0111] <<Evaluation of Texture>> The degree of texture of the printed material was evaluated according to the evaluation criteria below. The evaluation results are shown in Table 2.

[0112] (Evaluation Criteria) A: A highly aesthetically pleasing print was obtained in which a smooth, textured surface was given to the image surface and the texture was reproducible. B: A highly aesthetically pleasing print was obtained in which a textured surface was given to the image surface and the texture was reproducible. C: A highly aesthetically pleasing print was obtained in which a textured surface was given to the image surface. D: No textured surface was given to the image surface (it was thicker than the transfer material, but the image surface itself was not textured). Or, although a textured surface was given to the image surface, the image was interrupted by steps in the textured areas.

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[0114] [Example 8] A cloth (3.5 oz T-shirt (white), manufactured by Toms Co., Ltd., 100% polyester, arithmetic mean height Sa of the transfer surface: 50.1 μm) was prepared as the transfer target. The adhesive layer of the heat transfer sheet 1 prepared above was placed opposite the transfer target, and the transfer layer consisting of a release layer, a foam layer, and an adhesive layer was transferred onto the transfer target once using the heat transfer printer described above.

[0115] After transferring the transfer layer, the second thermal transfer sheet prepared above and the object to be transferred were placed opposite each other, and the receiving layer was transferred using the thermal transfer printer described above, so as to cover the transfer layer on the object to be transferred. The transfer pattern of the receiving layer was a 15 mm x 15 mm square (size 15 mm in both the x and y directions) in plan view, with the transfer layer positioned in the center.

[0116] Next, using print media for the DS820 dye-sublimation photo printer (DS820 MEDIA SET (8×12) PP) sold by DNP Photo Imaging Japan Co., Ltd., a 15 mm × 15 mm image and a protective layer were formed on the receiving layer of the transfer substrate.

[0117] Subsequently, the foamed particles in the foamed layer were expanded under conditions of a temperature of 160°C (above the foaming temperature) and a time of 180 seconds to produce the print of Example 8.

[0118] [Example 9] The print of Example 9 was prepared in the same manner as in Example 8, except that heat transfer sheet 2 was used instead of heat transfer sheet 1.

[0119] <<Evaluation of unevenness>> The degree of unevenness of the prints from Examples 8 and 9 was evaluated according to the evaluation criteria above. The evaluation result for both Examples 8 and 9 was B.

[0120] Although this disclosure has been described in detail using specific embodiments, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various modifications are possible without deviating from the intent and scope of this disclosure.

[0121] 1. Substrate 2. Release layer 3. Foam layer 4. Adhesive layer 5. Transfer layer 6. Receiving layer 7. Colorant layer 8. Protective layer 9. Backing layer 10. Heat transfer sheet 20. Object to be transferred 30. Bonded object

Claims

1. A method for manufacturing a printed object, comprising the steps of: preparing a first thermal transfer sheet having a first substrate and a transfer layer provided on one side of the first substrate and including a foamed layer containing foamed particles; preparing a second thermal transfer sheet having a second substrate and a receiving layer provided on one side of the second substrate; heating the first thermal transfer sheet and transferring the transfer layer onto a transfer object in a first pattern; heating the second thermal transfer sheet and transferring the receiving layer onto the transfer object on which the transfer layer has been transferred in a second pattern; and forming an image on the receiving layer on the transfer object.

2. The method for manufacturing a printed image according to claim 1, wherein the transfer region of the second pattern includes the transfer region of the first pattern.

3. The method for manufacturing a printed object according to claim 1, further comprising the step of heating the object to be transferred with the transfer layer to expand the foam layer.

4. The method for manufacturing a printed object according to claim 1, comprising heating the first heat transfer sheet, transferring the transfer layer onto the object to be transferred multiple times, and forming a laminate in which multiple transfer layers are stacked.

5. The method for manufacturing a printed object according to claim 4, wherein the laminate has an upper transfer layer that is larger than the lower transfer layer, and the upper transfer layer covers the lower transfer layer.

6. The method for manufacturing a printed object according to claim 4, wherein the laminate has an upper transfer layer that is smaller than the lower transfer layer.

7. The method for manufacturing a printed object according to claim 1, wherein the transfer layer has the foam layer and adhesive layer laminated sequentially on one side of the first substrate.

8. The method for manufacturing a printed image according to claim 7, wherein the transfer layer has a release layer provided between the first substrate and the foam layer.

9. The method for manufacturing a printed object according to claim 1, wherein the image is formed by a thermal transfer method, an inkjet method, or an electrophotographic method.

10. A method for manufacturing a printed object according to claim 1, further comprising the step of preparing a third thermal transfer sheet having a third substrate and a colorant layer provided on one side of the third substrate, wherein the third thermal transfer sheet is heated and the colorant is transferred to the receiving layer to form the image.

11. The method for manufacturing a printed object according to claim 1, wherein the first heat transfer sheet and the second heat transfer sheet are a single heat transfer sheet sharing a common substrate, and the transfer layer and the receiving layer are repeatedly provided sequentially on one side of this substrate.

12. The method for manufacturing a printed material according to claim 1, wherein the material to be transferred is a textile.

13. The method for manufacturing a printed material according to claim 12, wherein the arithmetic mean height Sa of the surface of the textile is 1.0 μm or more and 200 μm or less.

14. A method for manufacturing a printed object, comprising the steps of: preparing a first thermal transfer sheet having a first substrate and a transfer layer provided on one side of the first substrate and including a foamed layer containing foamed particles; preparing a second thermal transfer sheet having a second substrate and a receiving layer provided on one side of the second substrate; heating the first thermal transfer sheet and transferring the transfer layer onto a fifth substrate in a first pattern; heating the second thermal transfer sheet and transferring the receiving layer onto the fifth substrate on which the transfer layer has been transferred in a second pattern; forming an image on the receiving layer on the fifth substrate; and heating the fifth substrate and transferring the receiving layer and the transfer layer on which the image has been formed onto a transfer object.

15. The method for manufacturing a printed object according to claim 14, further comprising the step of forming an adhesive layer on the receiving layer on which the image is formed on the fifth substrate.

16. The method for manufacturing a printed object according to claim 14, wherein a release layer is provided on the surface of the fifth substrate, and the release layer is transferred to the object to be transferred together with the receiving layer and the transfer layer.

17. The method for manufacturing a printed object according to claim 14, further comprising the step of heating the object to be transferred with the transfer layer to expand the foam layer.

18. A method for manufacturing a printed object, comprising the steps of: preparing a first thermal transfer sheet having a first substrate and a transfer layer provided on one side of the first substrate and including a foamed layer containing foamed particles; preparing a second thermal transfer sheet having a second substrate and a receiving layer provided on one side of the second substrate; heating the second thermal transfer sheet and transferring the receiving layer onto a transfer object in a third pattern; forming an image on the receiving layer on the transfer object; and heating the first thermal transfer sheet and transferring the transfer layer onto the transfer object on which the receiving layer has been transferred in a fourth pattern.

19. The method for manufacturing a printed object according to claim 18, further comprising the step of heating the object to be transferred with the transfer layer to expand the foam layer.

20. A method for manufacturing a printed object, comprising the steps of: preparing a first thermal transfer sheet having a first substrate and a transfer layer provided on one side of the first substrate and containing a foamed layer containing foamed particles; preparing a second thermal transfer sheet having a second substrate and a receiving layer provided on one side of the second substrate; heating the second thermal transfer sheet and transferring the receiving layer onto a fifth substrate in a third pattern; forming an image on the receiving layer on the fifth substrate; heating the first thermal transfer sheet and transferring the transfer layer onto the fifth substrate on which the receiving layer has been transferred in a fourth pattern; and heating the fifth substrate and transferring the receiving layer and the transfer layer on which the image has been formed onto a transfer object.

21. The method for manufacturing a printed object according to claim 20, further comprising the step of forming an adhesive layer on the transfer layer on the fifth substrate.

22. The method for manufacturing a printed object according to claim 20, wherein a release layer is provided on the surface of the fifth substrate, and the release layer is transferred to the object to be transferred together with the receiving layer and the transfer layer.

23. The method for manufacturing a printed object according to claim 20, further comprising the step of heating the object to be transferred with the transfer layer to expand the foam layer.

24. A method for manufacturing a joined body, comprising the steps of: manufacturing a printed body having a transfer surface, a transfer layer and a receiving layer provided on the transfer surface, using the method for manufacturing a printed body described in claim 1, 14, 18 or 20; and joining the printed body and the article by facing the surface of the article opposite to the transfer surface.

25. A method for manufacturing a joined body according to claim 24, wherein the printed material and the article are joined via an adhesive layer.

26. A method for manufacturing a joined body according to claim 24, wherein heating is performed in the step of joining the printed material and the article to expand the foamed layer contained in the transfer layer.

27. A method for manufacturing a joined body according to claim 24, wherein heating is performed after joining the printed material and the article to expand the foamed layer contained in the transfer layer.

28. The method for manufacturing a joint according to claim 24, wherein the article is a textile.

29. The method for manufacturing a bonded body according to claim 28, wherein the arithmetic mean height Sa of the surface of the textile is 1.0 μm or more and 200 μm or less.

30. A print comprising: a transfer surface; a transfer layer provided in a first region on the transfer surface, which includes a foamed layer containing foamed particles; and a receiving layer provided in a second region on the transfer surface, which includes the first region, and in a third region separated from the second region.

31. The print according to claim 30, wherein a laminate is provided in the first region on the transfer object, the laminate is such that the upper transfer layer is larger than the lower transfer layer, and the upper transfer layer covers the lower transfer layer.

32. The printed object according to claim 30, wherein a laminate is provided in the first region on the transfer object, and the upper transfer layer of the laminate is smaller than the lower transfer layer.

33. The print according to claim 30, wherein the transfer layer has an adhesive layer and a foam layer that are laminated in order from the side of the object to be transferred.

34. The print according to claim 33, wherein the transfer layer further has a release layer on the side opposite to the object to be transferred when viewed from the foam layer.

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