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FILM PRINTING
The pattern or design is gravure-printed on a water soluble film. |
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ACTIVATION
The film is specially treated to activate or "re-wet" the inks. |
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TRANSFER
The film is floated out onto the water and the product (material) to be decorated is pressed down into the film to effect the transfer. |
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FILM REMOVAL & WASHING
Having fulfilled its role as the medium for the print transfer, the film is washed away. |
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DRYING
Water which has adhered to the product (material) during transfer is dried off. |
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TOP COATING
A transparent top coat is applied to protect the printed surface. |
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