Provided is a method for manufacturing a transfer sheet which can impart a sufficient function to an adherend. The method for manufacturing a transfer sheet includes performing the following steps (1) and (2) in order: (1) applying a coating liquid for forming a transfer layer onto a release substrate 1 to form a transfer layer comprising at least one functional layer; and (2) laminating a release substrate 2 onto the transfer layer to obtain a transfer sheet A comprising the release substrate 1, the transfer layer and the release substrate 2 in the presented order and having a peel strength 2 between the release substrate 2 and the transfer layer larger than a peel strength 1 between the release substrate 1 and the transfer layer.

An image forming apparatus includes: an image former that prints a foil stamping image on a recording material in accordance with a job for printing the foil stamping image, the foil stamping image being a target to which foil is transferred in foil stamp printing; and a hardware processor that trims an image on a page identical to at least one page included in the job such that the image on the identical page does not overlap an image adjustment mark that is printed for adjusting an image to be overprinted, and causes the image former to print, together with the job, the identical page having the trimmed image.

The invention is directed to a pigment transfer sheet (1) suitable for transferring an image to a textile substrate (2), said transfer sheet comprising a base layer and a transfer layer, said transfer layer being present in an amount of 5 to 20 g/m.sup.2, preferably in an amount of 8 to 15 g/m.sup.2 such as about 12 g/m.sup.2. A further aspect of the present invention is a process wherein this transfer sheet is used for transferring an image from a pigment transfer sheet to a textile substrate to provide a textile product carrying said image, said process comprising a transfer step comprising applying a surface pressure of at least 0.4 bar and heat to the superimposed contacted transfer sheet and textile substrate. Yet another aspect of the invention is a textile product (3) obtainable by the sheet and the process, which textile product has favorable properties like good hand and color fastnesses.

A hot stamping apparatus and a hot stamping method are for collectively decorating a plurality of decoration objects using a decorative sheet. In a hot stamping apparatus, an upper chamber and a lower chamber are partitioned by a partition sheet and pressing bodies, so that decorative sheet pieces can be used instead of a decorative sheet having a large area. Then, by using the decorative sheet pieces, local thermal deformation can be prevented. A usage amount of the decorative sheet can be reduced, and three-dimensional decoration can be implemented as needed on a portion requiring decoration.

An inexpensive decorative sheet has a fine three-dimensional metallic design. A base vapor deposition film and a transfer sheet are provided. The base vapor deposition film includes a transparent film base of primarily a thermoplastic resin and is light-transmissive, and an underlying metal layer. The transfer sheet includes a transfer base film and a reflection pattern formation layer including a pattern metal layer. The transfer sheet is placed onto the base vapor deposition film, and a transfer roller is pressed against the transfer base film to embed a portion of the reflection pattern formation layer onto the base vapor deposition film and bond the portion to the base vapor deposition film. The transfer roller includes a transfer surface, which corresponds to a predetermined design. The transfer sheet is peeled away from the base vapor deposition film to transfer a reflection pattern to the base vapor deposition film.

Apparatus and methods for transferring a pigment-based decorative design onto a surface without using a plastic film or adhesive.

Provided is a decorative film formed body being capable of exhibiting excellent metallic design presentation of satin plating with less color blur through decoration with use of a vapor deposition film, a manufacturing method for a decorative film formed body, a mounting method for a transfer base material, a satin-plated preparation, a container, a casing, and a vehicle interior/exterior member. The decorative film formed body includes: a base material; an adhesive layer; a vapor deposition layer; and a protection layer, wherein the vapor deposition layer has recesses and projections formed on a surface thereof, and wherein the adhesive layer includes scale-shaped fillers.

The present invention relates to heat transfers that include silicone based heat transfer inks and digitally printed toner images, particularly for use on fabrics, apparel items, garments and accessories. The present subject matter is especially suitable for use in heat-transferable labeling or creating embellishments on polyester fabrics and garments.

The present invention relates to heat transfers that include silicone based heat transfer inks and digitally printed toner images, particularly for use on fabrics, apparel items, garments and accessories. The present subject matter is especially suitable for use in heat-transferable labeling or creating embellishments on polyester fabrics and garments.

To provide a recording medium or a separation-member-equipped recording medium that enables manufacturing of a printed object, a decorative sheet or the like having novel design properties, to provide a method for manufacturing a decorative sheet or a decorated article that enables manufacturing of a decorated article having novel design properties, and to provide a decorated article having novel design properties. Provided is a recording medium 100 which is used for forming an image, the recording medium 100 including a support body 1, and an image forming layer 10 provided on the support body 1, wherein light transmittance in a visible light region of the whole of the recording medium is 10% or more, and glossiness of the recording medium which is measured with a condition of a measurement angle being 45° is 60 or less.