Matsui Foil Adhesive TFG 301 | Water-Based Screen Printable Foil & Flock Adhesive for Heat Transfer Foil, Flock Sheets & Reflectalite on Textile Garments
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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 reflective sheet applications on textile garments. Print through 60-110 mesh, air dry or flash, then heat press at 300-350F for 8-20 seconds. Tintable with Neo Pigments to color-match the adhesive to your embellishment for seamless edge integration. Pair with Foil Blocker 301 for precise multi-zone foil designs. Gloss finish. Ultra-soft hand feel. PVC-free.
Price range: $32.99 through $399.99
Description
Screen Print Foil. Flock. Reflective. One Adhesive.
Matsui Foil Adhesive TFG 301 is the adhesive layer that makes foil, flock, and reflective sheet embellishments hold up through wear and repeated washing. Print it through 60-110 mesh, let it air dry or flash, heat press your foil or flock material, and the embellishment bonds permanently with a soft, flexible hand feel.
Heat Transfer Foil — print adhesive, dry/flash, heat apply metallic, holographic, or colored foil. Flock Sheets — print adhesive, heat press flock transfer sheets for raised velvety texture. Reflectalite SK — print adhesive, heat apply reflective transfer material for safety, team gear, and high-visibility apparel. One adhesive, three premium embellishment categories.
Add Neo Pigments to tint the adhesive to match the foil, flock, or reflective material you’re applying. When embellishment edges don’t fully cover with perfect precision, a tinted adhesive underneath makes any slight edge exposure look clean and intentional.
Combine with Foil Blocker 301 for precise multi-zone foil designs: print Foil Blocker where foil should NOT stick, print Foil Adhesive where foil SHOULD stick, apply foil sheet over the full design. Foil bonds only where adhesive was printed — precise highlights, borders, text accents, and mixed-finish designs.
After printing and air drying or flashing, apply foil/flock/reflective sheet at 300-350F for 8-20 seconds with medium to firm pressure. Always test your specific foil brand and heat press settings before production.
Print through 60-110 mesh screens. Lower mesh deposits more adhesive for stronger bonding. Higher mesh for finer-detail adhesive placement.
The adhesive cures to a gloss finish that provides the tack needed for foil bonding while maintaining a flexible, soft hand feel — the garment drapes naturally in the adhesive areas.
Best Use Cases
Gold, silver, holographic, and colored foil logos, text, and accents on t-shirts, hoodies, and fashion garments. Foil Adhesive TFG 301 provides the bonding layer for foil that holds through repeated washing.
Screen print the adhesive, heat press flock transfer sheets for a raised, velvety finish that adds premium texture and tactile feel to garment decoration.
Print adhesive, apply Reflectalite SK reflective sheets for safety apparel, team gear, workwear, and high-visibility athletic apparel.
Complex foil designs with some areas foiled and others not — use Foil Adhesive + Foil Blocker 301 for precise, multi-zone foil placement without hand-cutting separate foil pieces.
Pro Tips & Critical Notes
Allow the printed adhesive to air dry completely or flash dry before heat pressing. A wet or tacky adhesive at time of heat pressing will not bond the foil/flock correctly.
Different foil brands, flock types, and reflective materials have different ideal pressure and temperature settings. Test your specific combination on scrap material before committing to a production run.
When embellishment edges aren’t perfectly precise, tint the adhesive to a similar color as the embellishment material. Gold under gold foil, dark under dark flock. Any slight edge exposure looks intentional rather than imprecise.
Retarder MG at 1-5% extends open time for long production runs in warm/dry shop environments.
Technical Specifications
Matsui Foil Adhesive TFG 301 (WB0056) — Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value / Detail |
|---|---|
| SKU | WB0056 |
| Product Type | Screen-printable adhesive base for foil, flock, and reflective materials |
| Applications | Heat transfer foil, flock sheets, Reflectalite SK reflective sheets |
| Mesh Range | 60-110/inch |
| Finish | Gloss (adhesive cured) |
| Heat Press Temperature | 300-350F (149-177C) |
| Heat Press Time | 8-20 seconds — test with your specific foil/flock brand |
| Heat Press Pressure | Medium to firm |
| Tintable | Yes — Neo Pigments for edge color matching |
| Paired With | Foil Blocker 301 for multi-zone foil designs |
| Retarder MG | Retarder MG 1-5% for open time on long runs |
| Viscosity Modifications | None required |
| Compliance | OEKO-TEX Standard 100, CPSIA, HR4040, PVC-free |
Technical Sheets / Safety Data Sheets / Documents
Matsui Foil Adhesive TFG 301 Technical Data sheet
Matsui Foil Adhesive TFG 301 Safety Data Sheet
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What embellishment materials work with Foil Adhesive TFG 301?
It is designed for three main categories: heat transfer foil, flock sheets, and Reflectalite SK reflective sheets.
How do I apply foil using Foil Adhesive TFG 301?
Screen print the adhesive through a 60-110 mesh screen, allow it to air dry or flash, place foil over the printed area, then heat press at 300-350°F for 8-20 seconds using medium to firm pressure. Let the foil cool completely before peeling. Always test your specific foil and heat press settings before production.
Can I tint the adhesive with color?
Yes. You can tint it with Matsui Neo Pigments to help the adhesive visually blend with the foil, flock, or reflective material being applied.
How do I create multi-zone foil designs where foil only covers part of my print?
Use Matsui Foil Blocker 301 in areas where foil should not adhere and print Foil Adhesive TFG 301 in areas where foil should adhere. Then apply foil across the full design area.
Can I apply a double layer of adhesive for stronger bonding?
Yes. You can print a first layer, flash it, and then print a second layer when extra bonding strength is needed.
What mesh count should I use?
Use 60-110 mesh/inch. Lower mesh deposits more adhesive, while higher mesh gives finer detail and a slightly lighter deposit.
What additives can I use with Foil Adhesive TFG 301?
Retarder MG at 1-5% is the main additive used to extend open time in the screen.
Does the adhesive area feel stiff after foil application?
No. Foil Adhesive TFG 301 is designed to maintain an extremely soft and flexible hand feel compared to stiffer adhesive systems.
Can I use Foil Adhesive TFG 301 on any fabric?
It works on most textile fabrics where a printable adhesive is needed. As with any specialty application, test before full production.
Is Foil Adhesive TFG 301 the same as a mixing base?
No. This is an adhesive base for bonding foil, flock sheets, and reflective sheet materials. It can be tinted, but it is not intended to replace Matsui color mixing bases such as 301C Clear, Stretch Clear, or Simple Clear.
What is the difference between Foil Adhesive TFG 301 and Flock Binder 301?
Foil Adhesive TFG 301 is designed for heat-applied foil, flock sheets, and Reflectalite sheet applications. Flock Binder 301 is for direct flocking where loose flock fibers are applied directly to wet adhesive.
Is Foil Adhesive TFG 301 safe?
Yes. It is water-based, PVC-free, and environmentally safe. Standard shop PPE and normal ventilation are still recommended.
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