{"product_id":"sandpaper-texture-dtf-finishing-sheet-20-x-20-second-press-sheet","title":"Sandpaper Texture DTF Finishing Sheet – 20\" x 20\" Sheet","description":"\u003ch2\u003eGive Your DTF Prints a Screen Print Texture\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis sandpaper-texture finishing sheet is built to mimic the look and feel of a screen print. A quick second press presses a fine, even texture into the transfer and pushes the ink and design deeper into the fabric, so your DTF prints have the surface and soft hand that customers expect from screen printing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy this sheet\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScreen print look and feel.\u003c\/strong\u003e A fine sandpaper texture gives DTF transfers a matte surface that reads like screen printing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSofter hand feel.\u003c\/strong\u003e The second press drives the ink and design deeper into the fabric, so the finished print feels softer and more like part of the garment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOversized 20\" x 20\" on purpose.\u003c\/strong\u003e It's big enough to fully cover a 16\" x 20\" platen, with extra around the edges so you can attach it to your heat press with magnets or heat-resistant tape and leave it there. Most finishing sheets are A3 (11.7\" x 16.5\"). This one has more than twice the area.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt to take abuse.\u003c\/strong\u003e We tested it pressed folded over on itself and at very high temperatures for long dwell times, and it didn't break down.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReusable.\u003c\/strong\u003e One sheet, press after press.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTwo ways to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAttached to your press (recommended):\u003c\/strong\u003e Mount the sheet to your upper platen with magnets or heat-resistant tape. Since it's heating along with the platen, keep your temperature at whatever you normally run.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAs a removable second-press sheet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lay it over the design for the second press only. Raise your temperature 5–10°F above your normal setting, because it takes a moment for heat to fully pass through a sheet that wasn't already hot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to press\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePress your DTF transfer as usual and peel the film.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSecond press with the sheet's textured side against the design.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePress for 5–10 seconds with medium to firm pressure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen the press to see the screen print texture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWant a heavier texture? Add a little more pressure or time. Or use it for both presses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1 Sheet:\u003c\/strong\u003e one 20\" x 20\" finishing sheet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2 Sheets:\u003c\/strong\u003e two 20\" x 20\" finishing sheets, one for the press and a spare (or one for each press)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Color Gamut Consulting","offers":[{"title":"1 Sheet","offer_id":50862014431429,"sku":"CGC-FS-SAND-2020-1","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 Sheets","offer_id":50862014464197,"sku":"CGC-FS-SAND-2020-2","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0740\/9306\/8485\/files\/SandPaper.jpg?v=1793651156","url":"https:\/\/www.colorgamutconsulting.com\/products\/sandpaper-texture-dtf-finishing-sheet-20-x-20-second-press-sheet","provider":"Color Gamut Consulting","version":"1.0","type":"link"}