What is Water Transfer Printing?
Water transfer printing is used on everything from boats to cars to guns. It is durable enough to print on these surfaces in a variety of patterns. This method of printing is more durable then paint and decals. It is made to survive in long conditions of direct exposure. Metals, glass, and plastics are the most common thing to be printed because they are durable materials themselves, wood can warp and splinter so it is only used on hard woods. The main goal of water transfer printing is to put a lasting finish, generally a pattern, on an item that will be in strenuous and wearing conditions. Water transfer is also known as hydro imaging, hydro dipping and hydrographics. It is a relatively new industry for the common consumer because costs have recently been decreased. Hydro imaging has been around for decades but it was primarily used solely in the military. It was a great way to camouflage guns but it was an expensive technology so only the military had access to it. Recently both mac
