Patent ID: 6830803
Filing Date: 2004-12-14
Classification: B41M,Y10S,Y10T

Abstract:
A transfer film comprising:a carrier substrate; solvent absorbing layer; and a transferable skin layer; wherein the solvent absorbing layer is adhered to the carrier substrate, wherein the solvent absorbing layer is configured to absorb solvent from the ink upon printing of image on the transferable skin layer, wherein the solvent absorbing layer is located between the transferable skin layer and the carrier substrate, wherein the solvent absorbing layer and the transferable skin layer are separated and distinct layers and wherein the carrier substrate comprises a polymer selected from the group consisting of polyester, polypropylene, poly (vinyl fluoride), polyethylene, polyurethane, poly (ethylene terephthalate) (PET), poly (ethylene naphthanate) (PEN), polyamide, cellulose acetate, ethylene vinyl acetate copolymers, polyolefin, polyimide, and polycarbonate.