In textile printing and dyeing, sticky problems stop production. Heat transfer ink spilling onto rollers contaminates the next batch of fabric. Wet dye and sizing agent sticking to drying mesh causes uneven drying and marks. Hot-melt adhesive from fusing machines builds up on conveyor belts, requiring hours of scraping.
PTFE high-temperature fabric – PTFE-coated fiberglass – solves these adhesion headaches. With 260°C heat resistance, ultra-low surface energy, and chemical inertness, it serves as non-stick conveyor belts, release liners, roller wraps, and protective cushions across the industry.
Aokai PTFE has supplied PTFE fabric to textile mills and equipment manufacturers for years. This article covers six application areas: heat transfer printing, screen printing tables, drying & heat-setting, fusing machines, coating rollers, and auxiliary uses.
Core Consumable for Heat Transfer Printing Machines
This is one of the largest-consumption applications of PTFE high-temperature cloth in printing & dyeing. During heat transfer printing, fabrics and transfer papers are pressed together under high temperature (180°C–230°C) and high pressure for sublimation of printing inks.
Component
Function
Why PTFE
Seamless endless belt
High-temperature resistant conveyor belt for heat transfer printers. Steadily carries base fabrics and transfer papers across heating rollers for precise pattern transfer
260°C rating, smooth surface, no ink adhesion
Non-stick release lining
Wrapped around pressing rollers and drying cylinders. Spilled ink never adheres to equipment, preventing contamination of subsequent fabrics
Reduces defective products and cleaning downtime
Product form: Seamless endless PTFE belts in custom widths and lengths, or PTFE adhesive tape for roller wrapping.
Aokai PTFE manufactures seamless endless PTFE belts for heat transfer printing up to 2 meters wide, with custom lengths and splice methods. Our belts have been validated on leading printer brands.
Protective Cover for Printing Tableboards & Conveyor Belts
1. Flat & Rotary Screen Printing Conveyor Belts
Printing paste permeates screen frames and deposits onto fabrics laid on conveyor belts. Though original belts are coated with waterproof finish, PTFE high-temperature cloth is widely used inside belt cleaning units or for partial protection to avoid secondary contamination from residual printing paste. Some equipment even adopts PTFE fiberglass cloth as the surface layer of conveyor belts directly.
2. Manual Table Printing Cloth
Laid flat on hand-printing tableboards, its ultra-smooth non-stick surface enables easy fabric replacement and prevents long-term accumulation of table glue and printing paste which would cause uneven table surfaces.
Benefit: Eliminates the need for frequent table re-coating with adhesive; fabric repositioning is faster.
Non-Stick Conveyor Belt for Drying & Heat-Setting Equipment
Fabrics after dyeing, printing, and sizing need drying and heat setting. Unfixed dyestuff, sizing agent, and softener on wet fabrics tend to stick onto drying mesh under high heat.
Equipment Type
PTFE Application
Key Benefit
Mesh-belt dryers
PTFE mesh belts with excellent air permeability and permanent non-stick
Runs stably at 200-260°C; residue cleans off easily
Curtain & suspension dryers
PTFE cloth wrapped around guide rollers and conveying curtains
Prevents liquid-laden fabrics from sticking and winding around rollers or forming drying marks
Product form: PTFE open-mesh belts (various mesh sizes) for airflow; solid PTFE fabric for full support.
Equipment for Garment Fusing and Heat Pressing
Widely used for hot-melt interlining bonding (shirt collars, cuffs), heat transfer printing, and pleating processes in garment finishing.
Component
Function
Why PTFE
Fusing machine conveyor belt
Seamless PTFE endless belt as core transmission component. Smoothly feeds fabrics and hot-melt interlinings through heating zones
Residual hot melt adhesive wipes off effortlessly
Heat press anti-stick cushion
Sandwiched between hot pressing plates and garments for even heat distribution
Prevents fabric scorching and ink adhesion onto heating plates
High-frequency & ultrasonic welding machine
Heat-resistant non-stick spacer for seamless underwear and waterproof apparel seam bonding
Avoids molten fabric or adhesive film sticking to welding heads
Key benefit: Protects expensive heating plates from adhesive residue; extends equipment life.
Anti-Stick Roller Wrapping for Coating & Lamination Equipment
When textiles are coated with PU, PA, PVC, or laminated with films via flame lamination: Guide rollers and cooling rollers inside coating ovens are wrapped with PTFE high-temperature cloth or PTFE silicone adhesive tape. This prevents incompletely cured coating glue from sticking to rollers and triggering fabric wrinkling or scratching.
Product form: PTFE adhesive tape in various widths for easy roller wrapping; seamless PTFE sleeves for high-speed rollers.
Other Auxiliary Applications
Application
PTFE Use
Benefit
High-temperature heat insulation curtain & isolation pad
Installed at inlet/outlet of setting machines and oven observation windows
Blocks heat leakage, protects operating staff
Calender protective layer
Replaceable non-stick lining for heated calender rolls
Stops fiber and sizing residue adhesion under high temperature and compression
Waste fiber collecting accessory
Non-stick surface on collection chutes
Facilitates falling and collection of leftover fibers during carding and singeing
Summary – Why PTFE Fabric Is Indispensable in Textile Printing & Dyeing
Application Area
PTFE Advantage
Impact
Heat transfer printing
Seamless endless belt, non-stick release
Reduces rejects, eliminates cleaning downtime
Screen printing
Table cover, conveyor protection
Faster fabric changeover, no table glue needed
Drying & heat-setting
PTFE mesh belt, non-stick surface
Prevents sticking, even drying, easy cleaning
Fusing & heat pressing
Endless belt, anti-stick cushion
Protects heating plates, extends equipment life
Coating rollers
PTFE tape wrapping
Prevents uncured coating from sticking and scratching
In summary, the core advantage of PTFE high-temperature fabric in textile printing and dyeing is solving high-temperature adhesion troubles. It works as an alternative to release paper, anti-stick lining for conveyor belts, equipment protective cushion, and isolating film – effectively improving finished fabric quality and reducing equipment maintenance frequency, thus supporting continuous automated production.
From heat transfer printing belts operating at 230°C to drying mesh belts handling wet dyed fabric, from fusing machine belts to calender protective layers, PTFE fabric delivers unmatched non-stick performance, heat resistance, and chemical inertness.
Need PTFE high-temperature fabric for your textile printing or dyeing line? Aokai PTFE offers seamless endless belts, mesh belts, adhesive tape rolls, and custom-cut table covers. Contact us with your equipment type, operating temperature, and dimensions for a recommendation.
