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Hello all:
Not sure if this has been posted before- if so, sorry!
What types of platsisol transfers has a hand closest to waterbased ink printing?
Are there waterbased ink transfers?
I am looking to use plastisol transfers on dark colored hoodies & tees but I would like to have the softest hand possible.
Any information would be greatly appreciated
Thanks!
Re: Which plastisol transfers have the softest hand?
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Originally Posted by mrad
What types of platsisol transfers has a hand closest to waterbased ink printing?
From what I understand, each company that makes transfers seems to have their own formula (and sometimes their own name) for each type of transfer.
For example, when it comes to "hot split" transfers, some companies make these specifically for light fabrics, and some companies make them so they will work for both light and dark fabrics. They might have the same name, but since the formula is different, there is no standard "type" of transfers you can ask for and get the exact same thing from every company.
You really just have to contact each company and tell them what you want (soft hand, dark fabrics, etc) and they will be able to tell you which of their transfers will work best for you.
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Originally Posted by mrad
Are there waterbased ink transfers?
It is possible, but I haven't heard of anyone around here actually using them. Check this thread:
What types of platsisol transfers has a hand closest to waterbased ink printing?
I don't think I've seen one that gives a zero hand like water based ink screen printing, but at the ISS tradeshow, I asked one of the plastisol transfer printers (Airwaves, Inc) which one they thought gave the best hand (and I felt a few myself) and the hot peel and simulated process transfers seemed like they had the softest hand.
When ordering transfers (or ordering direct screen printing), you should talk to the vendor about what your expectations are so they can tell you how well they'll be able to meet those needs. They may be able to do something special to your specific job to help you get the feel you're looking for.
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Which plastisol transfers have the softest hand? 
