Hydrographic painting, or immersion printing, requires a very specific raw material: hydrodipping film. Toro Transfert, your artisanal and industrial hydrography company, tells you a little more about this product.
A very specific product
The hydrodipping film is a sheet of polyvinyl alcohol, on which the desired designs are printed. Very fine, it settles on the surface of the water. An activator is sprayed on it, dissolving the soluble part to leave only a film of hydrographic paint.
As the remaining film is extremely thin, the surface tension of the water allows it to perfectly match even the most irregular shapes. After rinsing and drying in a few minutes, your object is ready and painted. All that remains is to apply a glossy or matte protective varnish, for an impeccable finish and good hold.
Thinner, more aesthetic and more durable than a simple sticker, more practical to apply than paint, it allows you to apply patterns quickly and with a saving of raw materials. Small detail and not the least: it lends itself to all media!
A use with finesse and precision
Using this kind of material requires very specific skills and know-how. Toro Transfert has made this its specialty and has developed machines for this purpose that can use these films to perfection.
The objects to be personalized must be prepared as for painting because the slightest dust on the surface can cause a visible defect. The base must be a solid color to bring out the patterns as well as possible (especially on films with transparent backgrounds!).
For best results, the object should be submerged at a specific angle and speed. Make sure the film covers the whole object. The result of the printing is played out at this stage, hence the need for suitable knowledge and materials.
Thanks to its catalog of several thousand patterns, adorn your products with a specific decoration. It is an ideal gift for an event like Christmas or Halloween. Or if you are a professional, you can offer different product lines to your prospects. Painting hydrography via hydrodipping film is THE solution!
