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Does Heat Transfers look "Cheaper Looking" Than Screen Printed T-shirts?

 

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Peanutz

I believe many people would say yes. It all depends on the design and how the design is cut and placed in my opinion. You can do things with heat pressing that you can't achieve with screenprinting - and vice versa.

There are plastisol transfers that are basically screenprinted transfers and they can look identical to a screenprinted t-shirt.

There's definately a different feel to shirts that have been screenprinted vs. heat transfered. Light colors - using a paper like Ironall or JetFlex premium, have a soft hand and aren't quite as 'crunchy' as screenprinted shirts. Dark colors are where the biggest difference in feel is noticable. Dark colored shirts with heat transfers are generally stiffer than screenprinted shirts and, in my opinion, aren't as comfortable to wear.

This is a question that can be debated forever. It all comes down to the needs of the customer. In my opinion, heat transfered shirts are perfect for small businesses, one-of-a-kind shirts, and gifts.

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COEDS

I think injet transfers look different,I wouldn't call it cheaper though. The inkjet transfer isn't intended to look like screenprint. I think the plastisol transfers look like screenprint. When comparing the different types of printing (transfers or screenprint) with each other is like comparing apples to oranges. Good luck. ..... JB

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StatusTees

Hello everyone,

Thanks for everyone replies but I was actually referring to the pre-made transfers you would get from someone like ProWorld, BestBlanks, etc., not the ones you print yourself.

 

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