 Re: Positives about heat pressing?
For larger numbers(not too large) with just one or a few colors you could also use plastisol transfers. They are basically screenprinted tranfers. I just finished pressing a bunch and used transfer express. It was such a breeze and the quality was wonderful. It you get a really large order you could also use a contract company and have things screenprinted for very little $$. Then you can offer a complete pkg. Inkjet for small orders or orders with photos ect., plastisol for 50-100 maybe 150 then contract for larger orders of 100-150+. I also do dye sublimation but that's more of a niche market. I recently decided to use a contract service for screenprinting since you can't beat it for certain orders and now I don't have to turn any business away. There's a ton of things you can do with a heat press, inkjet, and some good suppliers. I've actually had some clients asking for inkjet transfers lately b/c they wanted full color and a cheap price. When I first got my equipment I got set up to do both inkjet and dye sub but focused more on dye sub b/c it's a much better quality and I personally like it better; however, many people like the inkjet heat transfers for the price. I'm finding there is just a better profit margin with screenprinting and regular inkjet transfers. I still like dye sub better but it doesn't matter what I like it's the customer who decides and I have several who would never pay more for dye sub even if it's better.
Last edited by palmetto; April 27th, 2008 at 08:47 PM.
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