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Streamline Your Workflow: Teflon Cover vs. Teflon Sheet
Speed up your DTF pressing process by switching from individual teflon sheets to a permanent teflon cover for your heat press. When performing the recommended second press to lock in your transfer and improve hand feel, using a teflon cover eliminates the time-consuming step of placing and removing a sheet for each garment.
Workflow Benefits
A teflon cover stays in place on your upper platen, allowing you to move seamlessly from one press to the next without interruption. This is especially valuable during high-volume production runs where every second counts.
Important Adjustment
Keep in mind that teflon covers may require slight temperature adjustments compared to loose sheets. The permanent cover can affect heat transfer slightly, so test your settings to ensure you're still achieving proper adhesion. Start by reducing your temperature by 5-10 degrees and adjust as needed based on your results.
Pro Tip: We use these teflon covers in our shop and have found them to be a game-changer for workflow efficiency. The time savings add up quickly, especially when you're processing multiple orders throughout the day.
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