Abstract: A stratified support item for printing on a surface with sublimation inks is disclosed. The surface may include, for example, clothing items, such as T-shirts, sweatshirts or the like. The stratified support item includes a thermo-adhesive layer configured to adhere to the surface and at least one finish layer configured to receive said sublimation inks. The finish layer includes a powder, which is comprised of at least one from the group of (i) a polyester powder, and (ii) a polyamide powder, incorporated in a matrix of polymeric material.

Abstract: A stratified support item for printing on a surface with sublimation inks is disclosed. The surface may include, for example, clothing items, such as T-shirts, sweatshirts or the like. The stratified support item includes a thermo-adhesive layer configured to adhere to the surface and at least one finish layer configured to receive said sublimation inks. The finish layer includes a powder, which is comprised of at least one from the group of (i) a polyester powder, and (ii) a polyamide powder, incorporated in a matrix of polymeric material.

Abstract: A protective film, such as a heat transferable protective film, and a method of making the same, are disclosed. An exemplary protective film may be used to coat a label that has been printed and transferred to a garment. The protective film may include an acrylic polymer material, a vinyl copolymer material, a filler material, and an adhesion promoter. An exemplary method may include providing a heat transferable protective film material, and applying the heat transferable protective film material to a label after the label is secured to a garment. In one exemplary illustration, the film material includes an acrylic polymer material, a vinyl copolymer material, a filler material, and an adhesion promoter.