Discuss the various aspects of heat press technology. Transfer paper, inks, plastisol transfers, vinyl cutters, printers, commercial usage, durability, suppliers, etc.
Hi all, I recieved yesterday my sample T printed with the new WOW 7.1 self weeding paper from the Magic Touch (www.themagictouch.co.uk), must say I'm very impressed. I have attached 3 photos of the T-Shirt. The hand is soft, still feels a little plasticy similar to normal opaque stuff, but I rekon its quite a bit softer and very thin. I personally think they are on to a winner. By all accounts its going to be quite expensive per sheet (from what I have heard), but I cannot confirm as it hasn't come direct from the 'horses mouth' . I will do some wash tests on the shirt over the next few days.
Hi all, I recieved yesterday my sample T printed with the new WOW 7.1 self weeding paper from the Magic Touch (www.themagictouch.co.uk), must say I'm very impressed. I have attached 3 photos of the T-Shirt. The hand is soft, still feels a little plasticy similar to normal opaque stuff, but I rekon its quite a bit softer and very thin. I personally think they are on to a winner. By all accounts its going to be quite expensive per sheet (from what I have heard), but I cannot confirm as it hasn't come direct from the 'horses mouth' . I will do some wash tests on the shirt over the next few days.
Dave
o my God , this looks xcellent. this is a big tease can't wait for the wash results.
thanks for the pic. keep us informed
Hi all, I recieved yesterday my sample T printed with the new WOW 7.1 self weeding paper from the Magic Touch (www.themagictouch.co.uk), must say I'm very impressed. I have attached 3 photos of the T-Shirt. The hand is soft, still feels a little plasticy similar to normal opaque stuff, but I rekon its quite a bit softer and very thin. I personally think they are on to a winner. By all accounts its going to be quite expensive per sheet (from what I have heard), but I cannot confirm as it hasn't come direct from the 'horses mouth' . I will do some wash tests on the shirt over the next few days.
Dave
Could you explaiine the process for us. How is it self weeding? Lou
Hi all, The T-Shirt was all that the Magic Touch sent me, no explanation of how it was achieved........BUT, I recieve a printware magazine every month and last month there was a review of the paper / process (from what I can remember reading it does look a little complex, something about creating a mask on plain paper first), I will try and find it tomorrow when i'm at my workshop and post the relevent info.
Byron, yes, the small dots are indeed a part of the print.........I'm well impressed with the result.
Ernesto, all I can confirm at the moment is that it is for laser printers, not inkjet.
Watch this space and I will try and find the article tomorrow (if I didn't trash it.....I hope I didn't!!)
The Wow product looks very interesting, when I enquired about it Magic Touch were insistent on only supplying it once you knew how to use it.
So, I'm told there is a possibility they will be doing a roadshow in the UK in order that people can see exactly how it works!
The worry for me would be, is it going to take too long to do the process, on top of the likely high cost will we be able to sell at a price we can make a profit!
That said, I'm definitely interested in seeing it - sounds just what we have all been waiting for!
Hi all, I recieved yesterday my sample T printed with the new WOW 7.1 self weeding paper from the Magic Touch (www.themagictouch.co.uk), must say I'm very impressed. I have attached 3 photos of the T-Shirt. The hand is soft, still feels a little plasticy similar to normal opaque stuff, but I rekon its quite a bit softer and very thin. I personally think they are on to a winner. By all accounts its going to be quite expensive per sheet (from what I have heard), but I cannot confirm as it hasn't come direct from the 'horses mouth' . I will do some wash tests on the shirt over the next few days.
Dave
I was told by one of the recipients of the sample shirt that she was quoted 2.5 British Pounds which is $5.088 at the current exchange rate.
I've heard alot of this paper from a supplier. I'm glad that you will be doing a wash test. I've was also told that there are other companies working on self weeding opaque paper for inkjet. Can't wait to see you wash test results. The digital transfer bussiness is taking a new turn for the best. I hope.
I've was also told that there are other companies working on self weeding opaque paper for inkjet. Can't wait to see you wash test results. The digital transfer bussiness is taking a new turn for the best. I hope.
I also hope that there will be good competion, to lower the prices very soon.
Thanks for posting the article from p&p magazine Angela, thats what i was going to dig out this morning!. I will do some wash tests this week. It does say on the wow label not to tumble dry...i'll keep you all informed
Wow 7.1 Professional paper / The Magic Touch 
