I produce custom-made tees. Once a week I put my order in with the supplier. Therefore I minimize stock, by using what I order.
As the brand is getting bigger I actually want to put my own labels on the tee. Initially I was thinking of ironing on a label over the current Gildan one, a bit crude I know.
Ideally I would like stitched in labels but because the turnaround is quick I haven't the time. I could use a brand of tees which doesn't have a label in, but Gildan are so versatile as I need a large range of colour and sizes.
Hi, I am new at this forum. I would like to know if anyone out there have the experience in dealing with factories for t shirt in Manila, Philippines. thanks
i use transfer paper and a heat press to put a label over the original Gildan t's.
You need a dark label to cover the writing on the original if you leave the first label in, but if pressing on the second label any colour will do. I use a small transfer so the size is still visable.
The pic shows the label which will be pressed onto the second Gildan label after the first small one is removed.
It looks good and you can change the label as often as you want. It can be a bit tricky to line up but with practice it's quick. I would advise using a press as you can't get enough pressure with an iron.
Lee
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That's a great help, many thanks Lee. Do you print the labels yourself or do you get someone to make the sheets up for you? I use a vinyl cutter therefore don't have a printer.
I use an epson printer with durabrite ink on xpres transfer paper. I do limited edition t's so i can actually make a different numbered label for each shirt and i have not had any issues with washing.
Its the same stuff you can use to put designs on the front of t-shirts so it should last and labels don't stretch so it should not crack as it would on a t-shirt after many washes.
You could get someone with a printer/cutter (roland etc) to print some on vinyl for you so you just press on.
Lee
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No i mean when you print the label make sure it's a fairly dark design so the original writing does not show through. For example print a black label with coloured writing or print a label with lots detail, basically anything that will hide the writing under it.
Lee
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