{"product_id":"canvas-dtf-second-press-sheet","title":"Duck Canvas Second Press Sheet","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuck Canvas Second Press Sheet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGet a softer feel, flatter finish and more professional result from your DTF transfers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuck Canvas Second Press Sheet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is designed to be placed over your DTF print during the second press, giving the finished transfer a more natural, matt appearance while helping the print sit into the texture of the garment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike smooth finishing sheets that can leave DTF looking glossy or overly flat, the woven texture of duck canvas is transferred subtly into the surface of the print during pressing. This helps break up that typical smooth DTF finish and can make larger prints in particular feel much more integrated with the garment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Second Press With Duck Canvas?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe second press isn't just about making sure your transfer is properly finished. What you press it with can dramatically change the final appearance and feel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUsing duck canvas can help:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReduce the shiny DTF appearance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for a more natural matt finish\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdd a subtle fabric-like texture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to the surface of the transfer\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMake larger prints feel less plasticky\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHelp the transfer visually blend into the garment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGive the print a more premium, retail-quality appearance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvide even pressure across the finished transfer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProtect the transfer from direct contact with the heat press platen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's a particularly good finishing technique for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003estreetwear, clothing brands and larger graphic prints\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, where the look and hand-feel of the finished garment really matter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow To Use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApply and peel your DTF transfer following your normal pressing process.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlace the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuck Canvas Sheet directly over the finished transfer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with the canvas texture against the print, then complete your second press.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe recommend starting with your normal second-press settings and testing on your particular combination of transfer, garment and heat press, as pressure, temperature and pressing time can affect the amount of texture produced.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReusable Again \u0026amp; Again\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuck canvas isn't a single-use finishing sheet. 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In normal use, you can continue using it \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003euntil the canvas becomes contaminated, heavily discoloured, damaged or the weave becomes noticeably flattened and stops producing the finish you want\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeeping it clean, dry and flat between uses will help maximise its working life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTOP TIP:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Keep your duck canvas specifically for second pressing. 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