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Stahls’ Flexible Application Pad
About Stahls’ Flexible Application Pad
Stahls’ Flexible Application Pad is a thin, silicone rubber pad (18″ × 22″ × 1/32″) designed to be used in place of a standard cover sheet during heat transfers. It protects heat-sensitive fabrics, such as nylon, and shields garments’ hardware (buttons, zippers, snaps) from direct contact with the heat platen—while enhancing adhesion between transfer materials and substrates.
Ideal For:
- Decorating nylon or other heat-sensitive fabrics without scorching
- Projects involving garments with hardware (zippers, snaps, buttons)
- Using instead of traditional cover sheets for better heat distribution
- Heat-press operators aiming for consistent pressure across uneven surfaces
- Any transfer involving synthetics where direct heat could be problematic
Info:
- Material: Thin silicone rubber
- Size: 18″ × 22″, 1/32″ thick (~0.8 mm)
- Function: Acts as reusable cover sheet for heat-sensitive items
- Protects: Buttons, zippers, snaps, and synthetic fabrics from scorch
- Improves Bond: Helps heat transfer better onto nylon and synthetics
- Application Tip: Increase dwell time slightly to allow heat to reach the transfer
Product Specifications
- Brand: Stahls
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