Matsui Foil Adhesive TFG 301 | Water-Based Screen Printable Foil & Flock Adhesive for Heat Transfer Foil, Flock Sheets & Reflectalite on Textile Garments

Matsui Foil Adhesive TFG 301

Matsui Foil Adhesive TFG 301 (WB0056) is a premium water-based screen-printable adhesive base designed for heat transfer foil, flock sheets, and Reflectalite SK sheet applications on textile garments. It delivers excellent adhesion qualities with a gloss finish, low ink tack, and an exceptionally soft hand feel. Print through 60-110 mesh screens onto most textile fabrics, air dry or flash, then apply foil or flock with a heat press at 300-350°F for metallic, holographic, flock texture, or reflective embellishment effects. Ready to use from the container or tint with Matsui Neo Pigments to color-match the adhesive to your embellishment for seamless color integration. Use with Matsui Foil Blocker 301 to prevent foil from adhering to specific print areas for precise, multi-zone foil designs. It can also be applied as a second layer for enhanced adhesion. Extend open time with Retarder MG (1-5%). Requires zero viscosity modifications, cures at 320°F (160°C), and is PVC-free.

Matsui Foil Adhesive TFG 301 — Screen-Printed Foil and Flock That Actually Lasts

Foil and flock embellishments turn a standard screen print into a premium product. Metallic gold logos, holographic lettering, reflective accents, and flock textures all create a higher-end look that helps shops offer more value. The key to making those effects last is the adhesive underneath.

Matsui Foil Adhesive TFG 301 is the bonding layer that makes foil, flock sheets, and Reflectalite SK sheet applications hold up through wear and repeated washing. It gives you the adhesion needed for professional embellishment work while maintaining the soft hand feel Matsui water-based products are known for. Instead of leaving the print area stiff and plasticky, it stays flexible so the garment still drapes naturally.

The workflow is straightforward. Screen print the adhesive through a 60-110 mesh screen, let it air dry or flash, then heat apply foil, flock sheet, or reflective sheet. The embellishment sticks only where the adhesive was printed, giving you clean placement and reliable performance.

For designs that need foil in some areas and not in others, pair it with Matsui Foil Blocker 301. Print the blocker anywhere foil should not stick, print Foil Adhesive TFG 301 where foil should stick, then apply foil over the full design area. The result is a precise multi-zone foil effect without extra labor or wasted foil.

Three Embellishment Applications — One Adhesive

Foil Adhesive TFG 301 is built for more than just foil applications. It supports three popular garment embellishment categories from a single product.

Heat Transfer Foil — Print the adhesive, dry or flash it, then heat apply metallic, holographic, or colored foil. This is ideal for bold retail graphics, premium logos, and specialty fashion prints.

Flock Sheets — Print the adhesive, then apply flock transfer sheets with a heat press. The result is a raised, velvety finish that adds texture and a premium tactile feel.

Reflectalite SK Sheet — Print the adhesive, then apply reflective transfer material for safety garments, workwear, athletic gear, and high-visibility applications.

One adhesive that handles foil, flock sheets, and reflective sheet transfers gives shops more flexibility without needing multiple specialty products on the shelf.

Tint with Neo Pigments for Cleaner Edge Appearance

Foil Adhesive TFG 301 can be tinted with Matsui Neo Pigments when you want the adhesive to visually blend with the embellishment being applied. This is especially useful when foil or flock edges do not fully cover with perfect precision.

By tinting the adhesive underneath to a similar color, any slight edge exposure looks cleaner and less noticeable. Gold under gold foil, black under dark flock, and similar combinations help create a more polished finished print.

Precise Multi-Zone Foil Effects with Foil Blocker 301

Multi-zone foil designs are possible by combining Foil Adhesive TFG 301 with Foil Blocker 301. Print your normal ink layers first, then print Foil Blocker anywhere foil should not stick and print Foil Adhesive where foil should stick. When you apply the foil sheet over the full design area, foil bonds only where the adhesive was printed.

This gives you precise foil highlights, borders, text accents, and mixed-finish designs without having to hand-place separate foil pieces.

Additive Compatibility

Foil Adhesive TFG 301 prints from the container with no viscosity modifications required. The main additive used with this product is Retarder MG at 1-5% to extend open time during longer runs or in warm production environments.

For your printed Matsui ink layers used alongside the adhesive, you can also browse the complete Matsui additive collection for open time, softness, wash fastness, and production adjustments.

Why Screen Printers Choose Matsui Foil Adhesive TFG 301

Metallic and holographic foil prints — Ideal for premium foil graphics on t-shirts, hoodies, fashion garments, and branded retail apparel.

Reliable flock sheet bonding — Helps create textured flock graphics that stay bonded through repeated wear and wash cycles.

Reflective garment decoration — Supports Reflectalite SK sheet application for safety wear, team gear, and high-visibility apparel.

Cleaner edge appearance — Tinting with Neo Pigments helps disguise slight exposed adhesive edges.

Controlled foil placement — Works with Foil Blocker 301 for accurate multi-zone foil graphics.

Extra adhesion when needed — Can be printed as a second layer for more demanding embellishment jobs.

Softer finished print area — Maintains a soft hand feel compared to stiffer plastisol-style adhesive systems.

Key Features and Benefits:

• Triple-application adhesive – Works with heat transfer foil, flock sheets, and Reflectalite SK reflective sheets from one product.
• Excellent adhesion qualities – Built for strong bonding that holds up through wear and repeated washing.
• Soft hand feel – Keeps the embellished area flexible so the garment still feels comfortable and wearable.
• Gloss finish with low ink tack – Helps deliver a smooth appearance and easier handling during production.
• Tintable with Neo Pigments – Allows you to color-match the adhesive for cleaner edge appearance under foil or flock.
• Works with Foil Blocker 301 – Gives you precise control over where foil sticks and where it does not.
• Second-layer capable – Can be printed as an additional layer when stronger bonding is needed.
• Ready to use – Prints directly from the container with no viscosity reduction required.
• Multi-fabric versatility – Suitable for most textile fabrics where a printable adhesive is needed.
• Water-based and PVC-free – Designed for shops looking for a softer, more environmentally conscious adhesive system.