naka

Quote: Originally Posted by Magenta haha Oh i can't remember already but i've tried DTG the print is rough and expensive moreover the print does not last long when washed. not a stable technology so far as i see it

I've been reading the topic for some time and heard rave reviews on prints with the Brother. Too bad it's only available in the USA.
Gonna take a look at the prints and compare the quality...

 

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Magenta

Quote: Originally Posted by naka I've been reading the topic for some time and heard rave reviews on prints with the Brother. Too bad it's only available in the USA. Gonna take a look at the prints and compare the quality...

I think Oki printer is still the best investment i've made it's low cost in print makes much profit for me

Oh there is another heat press which is affortable, in the local market i'll post some pictures soon when i find out the pricing and specs.

 

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fadzuli

morning!...my, u guys are up early.

oh naka, those were labels aka tags, the kinds that you attach to the back of the shirt. not the tshirt itself. im using them to label my shirts.

 

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naka

how abt the tees? where do u get urs?

 

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fadzuli

well right now im jus looking into outsourcing my prints. so the print n shirt comes together. but im also looking out to do things on my own, if the outsourcing proves unsatisfactory.

but there are a couple of places in singapore that sells wholesale shirts, im not sure if i can post them here. but if you're interested u can PM me.

 

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fadzuli

ok guys, im seriously considering some equipment such as the hotronix and roland/graphtec cutter. the question is, is it more worth it to purchase overseas then locally? Ive calculated and the saving is VERY significant. close to 1k in difference, including GST, shipping, currency exchange (anything else i missed?)

if i purchase overseas, will warranty be void? what kind of power output/adapter will i need, 240V?

i mean i dun mind purchasing from local companies and i know they have to make a profit...but 1k is really alot. i can get 200 shirts with that amount. heh. so any comments anyone?

 

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tshirt0mania

Fadzuli, the ppl selling you the machine should be able to answer your questions about the warranty & adapater. Some products may have international warranty, and some may have warranty in several countries only. For example, I purchased an all-in-one printer in Singapore, and it comes with a warranty that covers Singapore, India and China.

If you've done your calculations right, a $1000 difference is indeed a lot of money. Apart from GST, find out if you have to pay customs duty.

 

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boolean21

hi fadzuli,
what is the quoted price that you got for the cutters? i'm looking to buy one too, the cheapest i got for the graphtec craftRobo c200-20 is $499 inclusive of GST...

thanks.

Quote: Originally Posted by fadzuli ok guys, im seriously considering some equipment such as the hotronix and roland/graphtec cutter. the question is, is it more worth it to purchase overseas then locally? Ive calculated and the saving is VERY significant. close to 1k in difference, including GST, shipping, currency exchange (anything else i missed?) if i purchase overseas, will warranty be void? what kind of power output/adapter will i need, 240V? i mean i dun mind purchasing from local companies and i know they have to make a profit...but 1k is really alot. i can get 200 shirts with that amount. heh. so any comments anyone?

 

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fadzuli

Quote: Originally Posted by tshirt0mania ...Apart from GST, find out if you have to pay customs duty.

thanks for the input...hmm im still waiting for customs and vpost to reply back to me on that. hopefully i dun need to pay anything else.

 

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fadzuli

Quote: Originally Posted by boolean21 hi fadzuli, what is the quoted price that you got for the cutters? i'm looking to buy one too, the cheapest i got for the graphtec craftRobo c200-20 is $499 inclusive of GST... thanks.

locally, for roland gx-24 was ard 3k++, graphtec ce5000-60 would be 2.6k, graphtec ce5000-40 (craft robo pro, i think) was 1.9k. prices are without GST.

overseas, PCut CT630 was about 400++ without shipping & GST. but mind you this does not have an "optical eye". so if you're thinking of cutting heat transfers then this one's out. but currently im reading through the forum and someone has a sort of method to make it contour cut by manually aligning the blade, etc. its a bit tedious but hey u get wat u pay for right? well, the case is rather inconclusive as i read through so im not sure if it really works.

basically i was looking into at least an A3 size cutter.

where did you get the quote for the craft robo? do you happen to have a quote for the craft robo pro?

 

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naka

Quote: Originally Posted by fadzuli thanks for the input...hmm im still waiting for customs and vpost to reply back to me on that. hopefully i dun need to pay anything else.

I wouldn't recommend using vpost unless you can't get it shipped out to the States (due to some controls). I've tried them before and found the service to be slow and unhelpful. Try asking the supplier if they have contacts of other freight forwarders. Plus it would be good to know that they have done such arrangements before.

Btw, i've done a check on the printout using plastisol, screen print, and dtg. Found out that a soft feel would really be either SP or DTG. Unless you're gonna use 100% polyester, which then is REALLY comfy.

Opinions?

 

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fadzuli

really? ive used it before as well and i find it satisfactory. heh.

wat kind of screen printing? plastisol or water based? if its plastisol, you should try water based...can hardly feel any hand. and ya DTG will definitely give the softest hand. ive been reading the thread in the forum about building your own dtg printer...very tempting to try it out...perhaps when i have a spare printer and extra time on my hands. anyone would like to donate a printer? =P

oh where did u see the sample for the dtg? im curious as well. =)

 

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Magenta

Hi guys

I did some research recently on the prices here are the informations i've got:

Mimaki CG 60 SR (24inch) S$3800 before GST
Roland GX24 (24inch)is S$3200 before GST
Graphtec ce5000 (24inch)is S$3500 before GST
Graphtec Craft Robo Pro (A3 Size) S$1800 before GST
Graphtec Craft Robo (A4 Size) S$699 (promotion S$499)
PCUT(China/Taiwan Made) (24" Inch) S$1300 before GST(No Print & Cut function)

I've placed the cutters based on the quality, speed and accurate plotting,
for contour cutting Craft robo pro is just not worth the price it's not accurate most of the time

hope this helps btw DTG print sucks they are rough and won't last more than 10 washes

 

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Magenta

Quote: Originally Posted by naka I wouldn't recommend using vpost unless you can't get it shipped out to the States (due to some controls). I've tried them before and found the service to be slow and unhelpful. Try asking the supplier if they have contacts of other freight forwarders. Plus it would be good to know that they have done such arrangements before. Btw, i've done a check on the printout using plastisol, screen print, and dtg. Found out that a soft feel would really be either SP or DTG. Unless you're gonna use 100% polyester, which then is REALLY comfy. Opinions?

Sublimation on polyester tshirt has no feel and its very affortable,
but it only work on white tshirts.

btw some of the techiques and technology used is not available in Singapore and Asia due to restriction like pastisol.

 

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bajubaru

Quote: Originally Posted by bajubaru fadzuli why not looking in bandung or jakarta indonesia? many supplier for wifflex and matsui base on those city. i think the price more cheaper than direct ship from USA. i my experience (im vendor printing and tshirts ) singapore and malaysia even brunei produce their brand in indonesia. my company already handlel for Archer Trading-stitch brand (singapore), radiowardrobe and flkt (brunei) also crazeecausa (malaysia).

Bro fadzuli / Admin pls delete the threads above. Especially word FLKT (brunei).

Thx.Regards

 

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