What is flocking?

Flocking is a technique that consists of cutting out a thermally adhesive material (which sticks together under the action of heat) called Flex. This material is then transferred to the textile using a heat press.

From the cutting software, you will start cutting a vectorised visual (lettering or simple design). You must bear in mind that the cutting will be done on a full colour. In other words, to have visuals in several colours, you will have to make several cuts. Then, under the effect of the heat and pressure of a heat press, the flex will stick to the textile. This technique will allow you to obtain a result with a slight excess thickness and numerous effects that will adapt to all your creations: smooth, velvet, metallic, glittery, neon, etc.

You can mix flexes either side by side or on top of each other, as long as you follow certain rules. To find out more, please see our sheet on layering flexes.

What are the advantages of this technique?

- It allows to personalize all types of materials (cotton, polyester, ...) and colours (white, dark, black...)
- It has an exceptional exceptional washability It is resistant to 60 to 90 washes and can be washed up to 90°C
- It is ideal for professional clothing or sportswear
- It will allow you to create many different effects effects: fluorescent, metallic, glittery, etc.
- It is suitable for both small and large series

What are the steps?

What equipment is needed for the Flocking Technique?

- A cutting plotterlike the Plotter Graphtec CE7000-60
- A cutting software (supplied with the plotter or to be purchased in addition depending on the model)
- CuttingFlex
- A heat presslike the Secabo TC7 Lite 40 x 50 cm
- Accessories: weeding pliers, teflon sheet, teflon pad, high temperature tape, ...
- Textile supports

And since a video is worth a thousand words...

- Webinar - The Flocking Technique,
- Webinar - Our Cutting Flexes
- Facebook Live: Flocking creations with the Flex Siser
- Facebook Live: Flocking Creations - Easter Special
- Créa'Tuto - Customising a POLI-TAPE Flockage Placemat

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