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What is flashing or flash drying/curing?

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What is flashing or flash drying/curing?

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Flash curing is the process of “gelling” a layer of ink with a spot heating unit while still on the press. To “gel” the ink layer the temperature is raised to the point where the ink begins to dry but is not completely cured. The ink will be dry to the touch and will form a solid surface to print additional colors on. When the garment is run through the drier the flashed layer will cure completely and bond to the ink layers on top to form a solid film.