Transfer process and transfer sheet for use therein

Abstract

A transfer process comprises the steps of: A. providing a transfer sheet comprising a substrate and a pattern layer comprising lower alcohol-soluble, water-insoluble dyes provided on at least one surface of the substrate; B. wetting the pattern layer of the transfer sheet with a transfer solution containing lower alcohols and bringing the transfer sheet into close contact with a receiving surface onto which the pattern is to be transferred in such a manner that the pattern layer contacts the receiving surface; C. maintaining the transfer sheet in close contact with the receiving surface under pressure; and D. peeling the transfer sheet from the receiving surface thereby to leave a transferred pattern corresponding to the pattern of the transfer sheet on the receiving surface. This process uses a novel transfer sheet as one of its important features and permits easy formation of a transferred pattern which is beautiful and has excellent durability on a great variety of receiving surfaces including human skin and fiber materials. This process is particularly suitable as a simple body painting process.

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