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Old September 8th, 2007 Sep 8, 2007 4:17:44 PM -   #1 (permalink)
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Can anyone shed some light on how to print those heavy super glossy photos and graphics on T-shirts? It seems that a lot of small urban companies put these out, and was wondering about the process? Thanks...
 
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Laser Opaque transfers could give you these heavy super glossy photos on shirts.
 
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I saw some samples that came off of a Roland VersaCAMM print and cut unit.
The image was very very high gloss.

It would be applied with a heat press.
 
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Yep, Versacamm with Colorcut II would give that look.

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Yep, Versacamm with Colorcut II would give that look.

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Well... Since you asked! We got our Versacamm installed this week and have been printing some shirt samples. I have one shirt on it's 4th wash and it looks GREAT!! Photo quality image on a very thin vinyl, any size we want up to 28" in width.

I'll post up some samples in a day or so.

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.... and a silicone coated finishing/anti-stick paper would add to the gloss of the finished product (for opaque transfers, lasers or solvents). Just like this: High Gloss Silicone coated paper for a high glossy finish.
Only for FOREVER Subli-Dark ! Size: DIN A3
 
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Coastal sells a gloss sheet called "Dazzle trans"that you press on top of the transfer. DAZZLE-TRANS 11 1/4" X 17 1/4" (50 sheets) Click for Discounts - DAZZLETRANS
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