Plytex
Dramatically enhance label technology with Plytex. A simple but effective product suitable for both healthcare and laundry.
In just four steps, text is printed on to the self-adhesive Plytex labels or perforated tape using either our Make Your Mark software, or the more advanced BarTender, and a dot-matrix printer such as our LQ-690. Plytex labels not only save time but also reduce the possibility of mistakes.
Developed and patented by Thermopatch, the self-adhesive layer of the label offers additional capabilities. A Plytex label can be placed for sealing without risk of shifting or curling. This has great advantages when applying a label to, for example, a collar or chest pocket. Also, RFID transponders can easily be positioned thanks to Plytex before they are sealed.
Plytex label technology also adds value when it comes to client service quality. The labels can be pre-printed at our own printing office where a plain label is changed into a quality-identity product. We work with special silk screen dyes that are fully resistant to industrial cleaning and mangling. The repositioning of labels can be done as often as necessary until the best result is achieved.
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Plytex labels are compliant to Oekotex product class II, under certificate number 1012046 Centexbel.
Description
Plytex® are polyester-cotton textile labels with transparent or white pigmented heat sealable adhesive and a pressure sensitive adhesive coating. Suited for printing barcodes (Q601) and property marking printing the material with an impact printer (dot matrix) like an Epson LQ-690. The labels are on a silicon coated backing fanfolded backing paper with pin feed.
Application
Impact printed heat sealable labels for property marking and barcode printing.
Properties
- Industrially washable up to 95°C
- Good chemical resistance.
- Suitable for all textiles which allow the thermoplastic adhesive to penetrate and bind itself to it and which are resistant to its application temperatures.
- Easy positioning because of the extra pressure sensitive adhesive.
Limitations of use
None, when washing instructions of the underlying textile are followed.
Physical properties
- Total thickness: 0,25 – 0,30 mm
- Weight: 275 g/m² (+/- 10%)
- 51 % textile (+/- 10%)
- 41 % adhesive (+/- 10%)
- 8% (+/- 10%) PSA (pressure sensitive adhesive, water based)
- Color: White
- Heat sealable adhesive: TPU (polyurethane)
- Repositionable adhesive: water based pressure sensitive adhesive
- Weight: 275 g/m²
- Peel off strength: 66 N/cm on 65/35 polyester/cotton textile
- Packed in a box, 200 sheets per box
- Shipping weight: 1 column size: 2250 g, other sizes: 4065 g
- Shipping dimensions: 330 mm x 230 mm x 90 mm
Contact your supplier for the available sizes of Plytex® labels.
Before sealing
Ensure that the to be marked textile is free of lint, dust, dirt and no seams, zipper, buttons etc. are near the place where the heat sealing will be performed.
Remark: Good bonding can be prevented in pre-conditioned fabrics applied with a dirt – or water repellent coating.
Ensure that the textile is thick enough to be able to absorb the pressure sensitive adhesive before
marking
Heat seal instructions
204 °C at 14 seconds at 4 – 5 bar pressure on a pneumatic heat seal machine or firm – strong pressure on a manually operated machine. Make sure that the sealing plate of the machine is clean and undamaged.
- Position the Plytex® label onto the garment
- Close the heat seal press with the set temperature, time and pressure
- Leave the garment to cool down for a few seconds before taking it off the machine.
Storage and shelf life
Keep the Plytex® labels in their original packing, out of direct sunlight, in a cool and dry place. The shelf life of this product is advised to be best before 24 months in optimal storage.
Precautions
No specific safety measures are required when working with this product.
Exposure controls / personal protection
Technical measures:
We advise to ventilate well at heat sealing activities, since vapors may occur from any textiles being processed.
Personal protection equipment:
- For the hands: None
- For the eyes: None
- For the skin: None
- For breathing: None
Hazards identification
This product has not been subjected to classification following the European legislation.
Special hazards designation for humans and environment: Not applicable
Disclaimer
This information is based on the current state of our knowledge. It is however, no guarantee of product features and no contractual relationship.
Recommended restrictions apply: This product should not be used for purposes other than specified.
This data sheet has been issued by the quality control department.
Highlights
- Adhesive before permanent sealing
- Easy to position
- Prevents mistakes
- Efficient, fast and flexible
- Can be mangled
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