IMPORTANT NOTE TO SCREENPRINTERS AND DECORATORS
Due to the variables in the screen-printing process and in each production environment, Delta Apparel is providing this resource as a reference only. It is not intended as a substitute for performing your own proper testing.
It is critical to pre-test before printing the entire order. While some of our fabrics and colors are suitable for sublimation printing, high polyester content fabrics are at risk of dye migration during the printing process, resulting in dye bleeding and thermomigration (spot staining). The critical element in polyester printing is accurate temperature control through the dryer, flash and post-dryer. Use a triple stack method to allow extra cooling time before stacking on top of each other to avoid image ghosting and dye migration. For best results, it is suggested to use low bleed, high opacity special polyester inks and/or poly blocker on all polyester and polyester blend products. It is also advisable to consult with your ink supplier.
Delta Apparel does not assume any responsibility for decoration problems or returns due to dye bleeding, thermomigration and ghosting.
NOTE: Please refer to our spec sheets for specific fabrications of all Delta colors. Content for all heather colors will vary.
FABRIC CARE INSTRUCTIONS - ALL FABRICS EXCEPT DELTA DRI & DRItech™
- Machine wash cold with like colors
- Only non-chlorine bleach when needed
- Tumble dry low
- Do not iron if decorated
- Do not dry clean if decorated
FABRIC CARE INSTRUCTIONS FOR DELTA DRI & DRItech™
- Machine wash cold with like colors
- Only non-chlorine bleach when needed
- Do not use fabric softener
- Tumble dry low
- Do not iron
- Do not dry clean
FABRIC GUIDE
Below are fabric details by fabrication. A test sample run is always recommended before printing large quantities.
COMBED, RING-SPUN COTTON
100% Combed, Ring-spun Cotton, 30 singles, 4.3 oz/146 GSM
COMBED, RING-SPUN COTTON PRINTING TECHNIQUES: PLASTISOL-320 degrees, medium flashing temperature, WATER BASE INK-300/310 degrees, medium flashing temperature,. Heat Transfer Vinyl Tips: 320 degrees, 15 seconds, medium pressure, Stahls' CAD-CUT Fashion Film.
PRO WEIGHT
100% Pre-shrunk Cotton, 5.2 oz/176 GSM
PRO WEIGHT PRINTING TECHNIQUES: PLASTISOL-320 degrees, medium flashing temperature, 10-15% reducer/finesse WATER BASE INK-300/310 degrees, medium flashing temperature, soft hand/ curable reducer at 5%. Heat Transfer Vinyl Tips: 320 degrees, 15 seconds, medium pressure, Stahls' CAD-CUT Fashion Film.
PRO SPUN™
60% Combed, Ring-spun Cotton / 40% Polyester, 30 singles, 4.3 oz/146 GSM
CVC PRINTING TECHNIQUES: Low cure plastisol @ 280 Degrees, Medium flashing temperature.
DRItech™
100% CiCLO Polyester, 3.8oz/129 GSM
100% POLYESTER PRINTING TECHNIQUES: Low cure plastisol @ 280 Degrees, soft hand extender, medium flashing temperature, soft hand reducer, stretch additive, low ink viscosity, retarder at 5%.
DELTA RING-SPUN
100% Pre-shrunk Ring-spun Cotton, 30 singles, 4.3 oz/146 GSM
RINGSPUN PRINTING TECHNIQUES: PLASTISOL-320 degrees, medium flashing temperature, 10-15% reducer/finesse WATER BASE INK-300/310 degrees, medium flashing temperature, soft hand/ curable reducer at 5%. Heat Transfer Vinyl Tips: 320 degrees, 15 seconds, medium pressure, Stahls' CAD-CUT Fashion Film.
DELTA SOFT
100% Pre-shrunk Soft-spun Cotton, 30 singles, 4.3 oz/146 GSM
SOFTSPUN COTTON PRINTING TECHNIQUES: PLASTISOL-320 degrees, medium flashing temperature, WATER BASE INK-300/310 degrees, medium flashing temperature, soft hand/ curable reducer at 5%. Heat Transfer Vinyl Tips: 320 degrees, 15 seconds, medium pressure, Stahls' CAD-CUT Fashion Film.
DELTA DRI
65% Polyester / 35% Combed, Ring-spun Cotton, 30 singles, 4.3 oz/146 GSM
DELTA DRI PRINTING TECHNIQUES: Low cure plastisol @ 280 Degrees, medium flashing temperature, extender base in place of white underbase, soft hand reducer/curable. We recommend the use of a poly blocker and/or poly ink for the best results. Heat Transfer Vinyl Tips: 320 degrees, 15 seconds, medium pressure, Stahls' CAD-CUT Fashion Film.
DELTA FLEECE
LIGHTWEIGHT - 75% Cotton / 25% Polyester, 7 oz/240 GSM
HEAVYWEIGHT - 80% Cotton / 20% Polyester, 9 oz/310 GSM
FRENCH TERRY - 55% Cotton / 45% Polyester, 7.5 oz, 250 GSM
SNOW HEATHER FRENCH TERRY - 52% Cotton / 48% Polyester, 7.5 oz, 250 GSM
DELTA FLEECE PRINTING TECHNIQUES: PLASTISOL-320 degrees, medium flashing temperature, soft hand extender, soft hand/curable reducer at 5% WATER BASE INK-300/310 degrees, medium flashing temperature, soft hand reducer, stretch additive, low ink viscosity, retarder at 5%. We recommend the use of a poly blocker and/or poly ink for the best results.
SNOW HEATHER FRENCH TERRY FLEECE PRINTING TECHNIQUES: *NOTE a heat test of 15 garments down the oven before printing is recommended for color change. We recommend the use of a poly blocker and/or poly ink for the best results. Heat Transfer Vinyl Tips: 320 degrees, 15 seconds, medium pressure, Stahls' CAD-CUT Fashion Film.
CVC
60% Combed, Ring-spun Cotton / 40% Polyester, 30 singles, 4.3 oz/146 GSM
CVC PRINTING TECHNIQUES: Low cure plastisol @ 280 Degrees, Medium flashing temperature.
SLUB
60% Combed, Ring-spun Cotton / 40% Polyester, 30 singles, 4.3 oz/146 GSM
SLUB PRINTING TECHNIQUES: Low cure plastisol @ 280 Degrees, low flashing temperature, retarder at 5%. Heat Transfer Vinyl Tips: 280 degrees, 8-10 seconds, medium pressure, Stahls' CAD-CUT Premium Plus.
TRI-BLEND
50% Polyester / 25% Combed, Ring-spun Cotton / 25% Rayon, 30 singles, 4.3 oz/146 GSM
TRI-BLEND PRINTING TECHNIQUES: Low cure plastisol @ 280 Degrees, low flashing temperature, viscosity reducer, stretch additive. For best results on Solid Black Triblend we suggest using a poly ink and/or poly blocker. Heat Transfer Vinyl Tips: 280 degrees, 8-10 seconds, medium pressure, Stahls' CAD-CUT Premium Plus.
SNOW HEATHER
58% Cotton / 42% Polyester, 30 singles, 4.3 oz/146 GSM
SNOW HEATHER PRINTING TECHNIQUES: Low cure plastisol @ 280 Degrees, low/medium flashing temperature, retarder at 5%. Heat Transfer Vinyl Tips: 320 degrees, 15 seconds, medium pressure, Stahls' CAD-CUT Fashion Film.
NOTE: a heat test of 15 garments down the oven before printing is recommended for color change.
INFANT 1x1 RIB
100% Combed, Ring-spun Cotton, 30 singles rib knit jersey, 5.8 oz/197 GSM
INFANT 1X1 RIB PRINTING TECHNIQUES: PLASTISOL-320 degrees, low flashing temperature, stretch additive, soft hand/curable reducer at 5% WATER BASE INK-300/310 degrees, medium flashing temperature, stretch additive, low ink viscosity, retarder at 5%. Heat Transfer Vinyl Tips: 280 degrees, 8-10 seconds, medium pressure, Stahls' CAD-CUT Premium Plus.