IFFA water transfer printing is also called hydrographics, cubic printing, fluid imaging, hydro dipping or immersion printing. It is a process of applying printed designs to curved surfaces or three-dimensional materials. Water transfer printing is widely applied to plastic, however, it can also be used on glass, metal, woods, and various other materials. Different from water transfer sticker, made of release paper or film with ink, water transfer printing film is made of water soluble film with ink. The ink floats in water after the film dissvoled and becomes active after coating or spraying the activator. Dip the substrate into the water to be printed with the floating ink then the pattern will curve the substrate well by water pressure. In the end, rinse off the remaining residue and dry and apply clear coat on the printed substrate to get finished product.
Compared to water transfer sticker, good at logo designs, water transfer printing film is good at continuous designs. Since 1992, IFFA (Cheng Chang Hsing) has offered more than 2,000 patterns and updates every year. We showcase most popular 500 common patterns and divide them into 4 categories including camouflage(CA), designer(CD), wood texture(CW) and stone grains(CS). In addition to common patterns, IFFA can help develop custom patterns.
Common Patterns (Cylinders Fee Is Not Required)
General Patterns
CA-NR (Non-Royalty Camouflage) / CD (Designer) / CS (Stone) / CW (Wood) are general patterns owned by IFFA. They are common patterns widely used by hydrographic customers from a variety of industries. Customers do not need to pay any cylinders fee or royalty fee. Besdies, some popular patterns are available in stock. In that case, customers can order small quantity instead of MOQ.
Royalty Patterns
CA-R (Royalty Patterns) are royalty patterns authorized by famous studios. Customers purchase the royalty hydrographic film from IFFA and apply it on products with copyright protection. Most of the royalty patterns are camouflage designs.
P-Series
CCP (Carbon Fiber Premium) / CDP (Designer Premium) / CKP (Skull Premium) / CMP (Metal Premium) / CWP (Wood Premium) patterns are designed by IFFA or licensed by designers. The Premium hydrograhic film is printed with IFFA's special heat-resist ink and excellent for finished products with high quality standards, such as avivation and automobiles.
Exclusive Digital WTP Patterns
CCH provides exclusive digital WTP patterns. No cylinders required ; Fast delivery; Suitable for design-phase for few quantities and unique patterns.
