
The AS3 is a pure resin ribbon developed for printing wash care labels in the textile industry. Best suited to polysatins and nylons, the printed image offers excellent resistance to dry cleaning, home and industry washing, bleach and ironing. The AS3’s outstanding back coating prevents static build-up and clogging, providing the very best in printhead protection.
Using the AS3 in home laundry tests, the print was legible after several dozen washes at 40ºC, 60ºC and 90ºC. In industrial laundry tests the print was legible after several washes with bleach at 60ºC. For dry cleaning tests the AS3 has excellent resistance to perchloroehtylene and good heat resistance when ironing up to 200ºC.
Characteristics
Properties
Ink Type: Resin
Melting Point: 90ºC (194ºF)
Film Thickness: 4.5 μm max.
Back Coating: Silicone based
Ribbon Thickness: 8 μm max.
Optical Density Reflection: 1.6 min.
Storage
Ribbon is antistatic build up treated: 12 months, 5 to 35ºC (40 to 95ºF), 20% to 80% relative humidity
Colours
Black, Silver
Compatible Printers
Near-Edge: B-SX4T, B-SX5T, B-SX6T, B-SX8T, B-372, B-472, B-572, B-672, B-872, B-482, B-682, B-882, B-492
Flathead: B-442, B-443, B-452, B-852, B-SV4T, B-SA4TP, B-SA4TM

Perfect Application
Garment labelling.