Totaalleverancier voor grootformaat printoplossingen
PrintGRIP is minder geschikt voor gemoltoneerd textiel. Met TUFF-sheets kan u de PrintGRIP afdekken om in deze gevallen nog lijm in spuitbussen te gebruiken.
PrintGRIP® Tuff Sheets are reusable PVC-coated polyester protective overlays designed to shield your PrintGRIP pad while enabling the use of alternative adhesives or working with challenging garments.
In screen printing, maintaining consistency and avoiding downtime are paramount. While PrintGRIP pads provide a clean, reusable alternative to spray adhesives, there are times when printers may still want or need to use spray, web, or water‑based adhesives — especially for garments that resist sticking (like heavy fleece or odd cuts). That’s where PrintGRIP® Tuff Sheets come in: they act as a durable protective overlay, buffering your PrintGRIP pad while letting you temporarily apply or test other adhesive methods. Think of them as a safety net — you get the best of both worlds.
By introducing Tuff Sheets into your workflow, you can preserve the longevity of your PrintGRIP pad, reduce maintenance, and maintain flexibility in your adhesive strategy — all while avoiding direct wear or contamination of the pad itself.
Extend pad life & reduce wear
By placing a Tuff Sheet over your PrintGRIP, you protect the gel surface underneath from abrasion, ink deposits, and adhesive overuse. This leads to less pad reapplication or replacement.
Flexibility in adhesive strategy
You can experiment with or fallback to traditional adhesives (spray, web, water-based) on top of the Tuff Sheet, without compromising your PrintGRIP base. This is especially useful when working with difficult garment types.
Faster throughput for challenging runs
For long runs of hoodies, sweatshirts, v-necks, or tank tops, Tuff Sheets let you avoid constant pad cleaning or intervention, boosting productivity.
Gradual adoption path to full PrintGRIP usage
If your shop is transitioning from spray adhesives to PrintGRIP, Tuff Sheets act as a buffer layer so operators can still apply adhesives safely while getting used to PrintGRIP workflows.
Cost efficiency & waste reduction
Because they are reusable until lint accumulation forces replacement, you can reduce consumable waste compared to using full adhesive sheets or constant spray glue use.
Material & construction
Tuff Sheets are manufactured using PVC-coated polyester, combining flexibility with durability to survive repeated use.
Adhesive compatibility
You can apply spray, web (web adhesive), or water‑based adhesives on top of the Tuff Sheet without damaging the underlying PrintGRIP surface.
Reusability & repositionability
Tuff Sheets are designed to be removed and reapplied multiple times, until lint accumulation reaches a level where replacement is prudent.
Garment geometry adaptability
Ideal for garments with pinches or edges (tank tops, V-necks), where adhesives may otherwise cause ghosting or under-coverage, Tuff Sheets help protect the pad while letting the adhesive work on the overlay.
Ease of use & minimal learning curve
Applying or removing a Tuff Sheet is straightforward, and it integrates into existing PrintGRIP workflows without requiring special tools or steps beyond normal pad maintenance.
Applications
Industries / Use Cases
Applying & removing
Cleaning & care
Integration in existing setups
Lifespan & replacement indicators
While PrintGRIP is excellent for many garment types, there are situations where one still wants to use spray, web, or water‑based adhesives — for heavier fabrics, tricky shapes (e.g. tanks, v‑necks), or when transitioning from adhesive workflows. A Tuff Sheet acts as a protective overlay over your PrintGRIP pad, allowing adhesives to be used on top without damaging the gel surface beneath. This preserves the PrintGRIP pad, reduces downtime, and gives you hybrid flexibility.
The manufacturer does not specify a fixed print life or cycle count. The usable life depends on how much lint, adhesive residue, and wear accumulates. You replace when cleaning or adhesion fails. In typical use, you may get many cycles before replacement is needed, depending on garment type, adhesive usage, and shop maintenance habits.
The overlay is designed to accept adhesives (spray, web, or water-based) and maintain adequate tack for garment holding. However, because it's a barrier between the adhesive and the PrintGRIP pad, some reduction in “felt” tack might occur depending on adhesive type, thickness of application, or condition of the overlay. It’s best to test your adhesive of choice to confirm adequate hold for your garments.
Yes, Tuff Sheets are reusable. You can remove, clean off adhesive or lint using mild on-press cleaners or gentle wiping, and reapply. Only when residue or lint buildup becomes unmanageable should you discard and replace. Their PVC-coated surface makes cleaning easier than bare overlay materials.
No — Tuff Sheets are designed to sit on top of an already installed PrintGRIP pad. There’s no need to remove or reposition your pad, which means minimal disruption to your workflow.
Under normal use, that risk is minimized, because the overlay acts as a barrier. But if adhesives are overapplied or the sheet has worn thin areas or perforations, seepage could occur. Good practice is to inspect overlays regularly, ensure even adhesive application, and replace worn sheets.
Tuff Sheets are especially beneficial when printing heavy fleece, hoodies, large sweatshirts, or garments with odd shapes (v-necks, tanks, racerbacks) that tend to lift or lose tack. They also help when you want to use adhesives selectively for challenging runs without compromising your PrintGRIP pad.
Yes — as long as the adhesive is compatible (spray, web, or water-based) and you evaluate its performance on your specific garment and overlay combination. Always test first, especially for high-tack adhesives, as heavy adhesion may stress the overlay or underlying pad over time.
Replace when adhesive or lint buildup cannot be cleaned effectively, when adhesion becomes inconsistent or weak, or when the surface shows visible wear or degradation. Visual inspection and dye tests are standard. There’s no universal “print count” threshold.
In general, using a protective overlay is a non-invasive modification. It should not void any warranty on your PrintGRIP pad, unless the manufacturer explicitly states otherwise. Instead, it can extend pad life by reducing wear. If desired, confirm with the pad’s manufacturer or distributor to ensure compatibility with their warranty terms.
Material |
PVC‑coated polyester |
Thickness |
(not publicly specified) |
Adhesive compatibility |
Spray, Web, Water-based |
Reusability |
Multiple cycles |
Recommended replacement indicator |
Visual inspection / adhesion loss |
Use case garments |
V‑necks, tanks, sweatshirts, hoodies, tricky cuts |
