A method for labeling fabrics, such as fabric garments, and a heat-transfer label well-suited for use in the method. In one embodiment, the heat-transfer label includes (a) a support portion; and (b) a transfer portion, the transfer portion being positioned over the support portion for transfer of the transfer portion from the support portion to an article of fabric under conditions of heat and pressure, the transfer portion including (i) an ink design layer; (ii) a heat-activatable adhesive layer; and (iii) an RFID device.

A method for labeling fabrics, such as fabric garments, and a heat-transfer label well-suited for use in the method. In one embodiment, the heat-transfer label includes (a) a support portion; and (b) a transfer portion, the transfer portion being positioned over the support portion for transfer of the transfer portion from the support portion to an article of fabric under conditions of heat and pressure, the transfer portion including (i) an ink design layer; (ii) a heat-activatable adhesive layer; and (iii) an RFID device.

A method for processing heat transfer labels for quality assurance purposes that may be provided in the form of a roll, with defective heat transfer labels remaining included within the roll instead of being removed. A marking system may be used during or after production of the heat transfer labels in order to distinguish acceptable heat transfer labels from defective heat transfer labels to prevent the latter from being used in the manufacture of garments or other goods. A sensor eye may be disposed on the heat bonder used in the production process to detect the marks and automatically advance the roll to the next acceptable heat transfer label.

A method for processing heat transfer labels for quality assurance purposes that may be provided in the form of a roll, with defective heat transfer labels remaining included within the roll instead of being removed. A marking system may be used during or after production of the heat transfer labels in order to distinguish acceptable heat transfer labels from defective heat transfer labels to prevent the latter from being used in the manufacture of garments or other goods. A sensor eye may be disposed on the heat bonder used in the production process to detect the marks and automatically advance the roll to the next acceptable heat transfer label.

A digitally printed heat transfer label and method of manufacture is disclosed. The heat transfer label and method of manufacture provides a more efficient process with less waste. The method comprises providing multiple digitally printed images, each with distinct purposes and each provided in a different area on a substrate to produce a substrate which may be used to replace multiple heat transfer sheets.

The objective of the present invention is to provide a thermoplastic adhesive film capable of, in a thermobonding step of a laminated body of different materials used particularly in automobile members, electronic members, construction members, etc., such as a polypropylene resin material, a polyamide resin material, and a metal material such as aluminum or steel plates, preventing deformation of the resin material and peeling due to thermal history after molding. Provided as a solution is a thermoplastic adhesive film comprising a resin composition (D) which contains a thermoplastic olefin elastomer resin (A), an acid-modified polypropylene resin (B) and a nucleating agent (C).

A multiple responsive effect heat transfer label includes a carrier, and first and second responsive effect design layers. The first responsive effect design layer is positioned on the carrier and the second responsive effect design layer is positioned on the first responsive effect design layer. The first responsive effect design layer is formulated from an ink that changes color when subjected to a first environmental stimulus and the second responsive effect design layer is formulated from an ink that changes color when subjected to a second environmental stimulus different from the first environmental stimulus. The color change of the first responsive design layer is independent of the color change of the second responsive design layer. The first responsive design layer is configured to separate from the carrier and the second responsive design layer separates with the first responsive design layer to define a multiple responsive effect feature adhered to a target object upon application of heat and pressure. A method of providing a durable, multiple responsive effect feature on a target object is also disclosed.

A system and a method for applying a heat transfer label to a substrate to minimize dye migration are provided. The system and the method are configured such that a substrate is arranged between a heated plate and the label, such that heat is applied through the substrate.

A system and a method for applying a heat transfer label to a substrate to minimize dye migration are provided. The system and the method are configured such that a substrate is arranged between a heated plate and the label, such that heat is applied through the substrate.

The invention relates process and an apparatus for labeling a green bicycle tire. The process comprises-fitting a tyre (2) around a support table (11): positioning, in a pressing area (23) arranged on the support table (11), a tread junction (6a) carried by the tyre (2) fit around the support table (11); applying at least one label (32) on the tyre (2); pressing the tread junction (6a) during the application of said at least one label (32).