Provided is a decorative sheet which can impart, to molded resin articles, excellent design attractiveness and an excellent touch both due to a rugged shape. The decorative sheet comprises, superposed in the following order, a base layer, a surface layer which is constituted of a cured object obtained from a curable resin composition and has the rugged shape, and a removable thermoplastic resin film.

One or more aspects of the present disclosure provide articles of manufacture and components of articles that incorporate an optical element that imparts structural color to the component or the article. The component comprises a cured or curable material, and can include or be made to have a textured surface.

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.

A method for manufacturing a thermal transfer from a high-loft substrate such as velvet. The method begins with a high-loft material sheet. The sheet is registered in a vacuum press, and a vacuum is applied to one side. A sublimation graphic is printed onto an opposing side of the high-loft material sheet. Next, an adhesive layer is laminated onto the opposing side of the printed sheet. The sheet is optionally laser-etched on the printed side, and is laser-cut into a desired shape. A protective release sheet is applied over the printed graphic. The method makes it possible to sublimation-print the transfer onto high-loft fabric such as velvet and yet still retain fine graphical registration and detail.

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.

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.

A foil transfer device may include a foil applicator to transfer a foil film onto a substrate, and a controller to transfer, using the foil applicator, foil from one foil film onto a first area of the substrate, the foil film having been placed at a first angle relative to the substrate, and transfer, using the foil applicator, foil from the foil film onto a second area of the substrate, the foil film having been placed at a second angle relative to the substrate, the second angle being different from the first angle, the second area being different from the first area.

One or more aspects of the present disclosure are directed to bladders that incorporate a multi-layer optical film that impart a structural color to the bladder. The present disclosure is also directed to articles including the bladders having a multi-layer optical film, and methods for making articles and bladders having a multi-layer optical film.

An apparatus for texturing a plastic substrate, while forming a dye sublimation image in the plastic substrate, wherein the plastic substrate has a first side and a second side, is provided. A textured cover is on a side of a platen, wherein the platen is on a first, untextured side of the textured cover. A first side of the dye carrier is on a second, textured side of the textured cover, and wherein the plastic substrate is supported on a second side of the dye carrier, wherein a first side of the plastic substrate is supported by the dye carrier, wherein the textured side of the textured cover has a texture to be transferred to the plastic substrate. A membrane is on the second side of the plastic substrate. A vacuum pump provides a vacuum between the membrane and the platen. A heater is positioned to heat the plastic substrate.

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.