Discuss the various aspects of heat press technology. Transfer paper, inks, plastisol transfers, vinyl cutters, printers, commercial usage, durability, suppliers, etc.
Hello there first I want to thank for all your help I recieved and probably will recive. Ok here is the deal. I got Roland GX-24, Mighty Press 15X15, all the software I need (Corel, PhotoShop, FlexiSign and Illustrator) HP 5150 Printer Ink Jet. Ok enough of the what I have but I just will save you some time finding out what I am working with. I already used soft strech transfers from Coastal and I like how it does look like. My problem is that the shirts will not last long... I use hanes shirts and after few washes they are gone (image) I am looking for quality.
So finaly my question is........Can somebody please explain to me how can I achive a realy good quality so my customers are happy than I am here to stay. What products? What method? What equipment? Where to get tagles t-shirts. Sorry for this long post because I want to adrees this issue all the way so I dont start million threads just one Thank You.
When you're using inkjet transfers, durability depends greatly upon the kind of ink you're using.
I use HP printers, with HP Vivera ink. It's unclear to me if that is acutally a pigment ink or not. However, I do get a good, lasting image.
Make sure you're printing your transfers on the Normal setting so that the printer renders 300dpi ink -- the Best setting renders 600dpi, which is too much for a transfer.
Let your transfer dry for 15 to 30 minutes before pressing it. And be sure to pre-press your shirts to get all the moisture out.
For about 3 washes and then it shows some tear badly. What kind of method or ink are the profesionals using than in the long run I would like to design my own brand that comes with quality. What printer do you recomand. And thank you for reply and advice it is highly apprechiated. I dont know but I think the soft strech paper is not the right way to go what do you think??
you can always opt to have someone screenprint you some transfers ... they stretch and hold up very well. Look on the forums there is may short run companies that will do it for you.
hey i use an epson c-88 and chromoblast ink. it seams relly good if you use it on lite colors, no fade no crack. there is one down fall...refills run $75.00 apiece. you can get a photo quality with it though.
Were the Hanes shirts bought on the retail level or from a wholesaler who sells to the industry?
If you bought them retail, they may have sizing in them. If so, the transfer is not cleanly "marrying" the shirt...there's interference with the sizing, which will wash away.
Transfer Help What should I do?? 
Thank You.
