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Heat transfer decorations with patterned metallization

  • US 4,902,364 A
  • Filed: 08/02/1988
  • Issued: 02/20/1990
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/02/1988
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method of transferring a design to an article comprising the steps of:

  • (a) coating a heat stable release coating onto a carrier sheet;

    (b) coating an ink layer in a pattern on the heat stable release coating so that at least portions of the release coating remain uncovered with ink;

    (c) applying a metallic layer over the release coating so that at least a portion of the metallic layer is in direct contact with and adheres directly to the release coating;

    (d) applying a heat activatable adhesive layer over the metallic layer, said release layer, ink layer and metallic layer forming a transferable laminate,(e) transferring said transferable laminate from the carrier to an article at heat transfer temperatures in a range from 200°

    F. to 500°

    F., the transferred laminate on the article having a bright metallic appearance.

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