Questions about pressed mark from dye sub transfer and thickness of Plastisol transfe
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Questions about pressed mark from dye sub transfer and thickness of Plastisol transfe
Questions about pressed mark from dye sub transfer and thickness of Plastisol transfe
I went to the recent ISS show (RI) and received a sample t-shirt from Saw Grass, the color from the print was very bright and vibrant, and very soft (you can't feel the print at all). But, I notice it show a bit of the pressed mark from the paper edge, I wonder is this an unavoidable problem for Heat Press, or something can be adjusted.
Another question about Plastisol, I have the chance to feel the plastisol printed t-shirts during the show, and noticed that the prints were quite thick, almost as if I can peel it off. The gentleman explained the it needed to prevent the color to show through. I wonder if I use it on light shirts, can I get away with thinner ink. (I know i should have asked him then)
Re: Questions about pressed mark from dye sub transfer and thickness of Plastisol transfe
The press mark is pretty normal, but it usually goes away after a few minutes (or worst case, after being washed).
Plastisol transfers come in a variety of difference thicknesses. Some companies (such as Howard Sportswear) offer a few different thicknesses. I suggest getting some samples and trying a few different companies and see what works best for your needs; some plastisol is indeed pretty light and soft, even for darker shirts.
Re: Questions about pressed mark from dye sub transfer and thickness of Plastisol transfe
Hi Twinge thanks for your response. The press mark was still there after a wash... but it is comforting to hear that that's common, may be the guy uses too much pressure.
FWIW attached is a pic of the press mark before the wash, much the same after the wash.
Re: Questions about pressed mark from dye sub transfer and thickness of Plastisol transfe
From experience, press marks could be eliminated completely with the right combination of pressure, paper thikness and some tricks of the trade.
The thinner your sublimation paper - the less impression you'll get on the shirt.
Harder pressure - deeper lines.
If you use a teflon pillow or special foam inserts and have your transfer paper size slightly bigger than the insert (overlaping it) you won't get any lines at all.
Some other ways to get rid of paper/press lines are:
pressing the shirt for a few seconds after the transfer is removed;
gently pulling the area with press lines in different directions while it's still hot;
with some textures steaming and giving it a tug helps.
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