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    Frequently Asked Questions

  What kind of materials does Siser® sell?

   Siser® is the world’s leading manufacturer of heat transfer materials and ColorPrint™ printable digital    material for use in apparel decoration.


  What heat press do you recommend?

   Siser® recommends the Mighty Press® and Phoenix Phire® line of heat presses.


  What type of inks can be used to print on your ColorPrint™ line of printable media?

   All Eco-Solvent, Solvent, and Thermo Resin Inks.


  What color profiles should I use when printing on your ColorPrint printable materials?

  Please contact your printer/cutter manufacturer, they should have information available.


  What accessories are needed?

   We recommend using the ColorPrint™ Mask to transfer the image, Siser® Weeder to weed away excess
   material, Siser® Squeegee to remove trapped air and create a bond between the mask, and Kraft paper to
   create a finish and protect your garment and upper platen, or a Teflon® sheet to create a semi-gloss finish
   and also protect your garment and upper platen.


  What products need to be printed in REVERSE?

   ColorPrint™ Crystal, ColorPrint™ Crystal II, and all heat transfer Materials.


  What blades do you recommend?

   A 45 degree blade works for most materials. A 60 degree blade can be used for flock and thicker media.


  Is it necessary to use ColorPrint™ Mask with your ColorPrint™ line?

   We strongly recommend using our mask; it is formulated to use with all of our medias.


  What is your top selling ColorPrint™ media, and why?

  ColorPrint™ II is our top selling digital media, it's the most economical choice and the easiest to work with.


  Why is a cover sheet necessary?

   Depending upon your cover sheet choice, you will get either a matte (Kraft paper) or semi-gloss finish    (Teflon™) on your logo. A cover sheet is also recommended because it protects your upper platen.


  Why is it necessary to Pre-heat a garment before heat applying?

   Siser® recommends preheating garments before you heat apply to draw out any moisture in the fabric and it
   also gets out any wrinkles.


  What is the EasyWeed™ Advantage?

   The EasyWeed™ Advantage is the reason that this is the #1 selling heat transfer material. It can be applied    at a lower temperature, peels hot or cold, there’s no lifting, durable wash after wash, available in 36 colors,    and applies at a lower pressure than any other heat transfer material. EasyWeed™ is also in a league of    its own because of its pressure sensitive carrier which allows small letters and fine detail.