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Just a quick question here. I'm hoping someone can help me out.
Does the JPSS leave a noticeable residue on the ash grey cotton tees?
I have a design I need to print on grey cotton tees but the design is not suitable for vinyl. I've used iron-all before and found that it leaves a noticeable residue on greys and I don't having to explain to customers that it will go away after wash. So, I'm looking for suitable alternatives.
Yes, I plan to trim. It's just that the design has a ton of thin lines and very small intricate details within the design where the shirt will show through. It's not a candidate for cad-cutting and weeding.
I haven't tried the JPSS before and have read many of the threads about it here, but didn't find any specific reference to it's use on grey.
Just a quick question here. I'm hoping someone can help me out.
Does the JPSS leave a noticeable residue on the ash grey cotton tees?
I have a design I need to print on grey cotton tees but the design is not suitable for vinyl. I've used iron-all before and found that it leaves a noticeable residue on greys and I don't having to explain to customers that it will go away after wash. So, I'm looking for suitable alternatives.
Thanks in advance.
I was under the impression that you were using Imageclip. Is there a reason why you are going to inkjet transfer paper?
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mrdavid, thank you very much!!! That is so very kind of you.
As they say, a picture is worth a thousand words. That definitely answers my questions and now I know EXACTLY what to expect. I've found grey to be strange color to work with at times, and I'm never quite sure beforehand when "light" papers and processes will work with it.
I was under the impression that you were using Imageclip. Is there a reason why you are going to inkjet transfer paper?
Hey Luis,
How are you!
Yes, I do still use imageclip with my laser, but I am also still set up for inkjet transfers, dye sub and cad-cut vinyl as well.
This particular job could be between 100 - 300 shirts, printed front and back. If I can avoid it, I'd prefer not to have the extra press step and press temp change that I'd have to do with Imageclip. And as I stated before, the design is not suitable for cad-cut or plastisol without modifications. And the artist is very resistant to making the changes that would make it compatible. So I'm just investigating available options before I meet with him to present my final recommendations and pricing.
Maxine, since you have a laser printer, have you tried DuraCotton HT? I have had success with it on ash grey sweatshirts. I have similar art to yours with a box border and I just trim with a paper cutter very close to the edge and it comes out fine. I have even used DC HT with borderless (see my second pic). I do prefer the perfection of Image Clip with a dark image on the grey, but with that many to do, ack, what a pain to do it in 2 steps. Let me dig for a picture of something I have on Ash using DCHT and post it. it will just be a few minutes...
and here is my logo on the hood showing a borderless cutout you can barely see the edge:
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Last edited by stuffnthingz; May 28th, 2008 at 03:33 PM.
Maxine
I will have some new paper that I would like to send it to you to try it is for ink jet printer sud dye or pigment ink I dont know if it would work for you but it dont hurt to try pm your adress and I can mail it out if you like
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That print does looks impressive on the grey. I do believe my client would find that print acceptable.
How have you found the DuracottonHT to hold up in the wash?
I ordered a 25 sheet test pack of the DuracottonHT about a year ago. But I was never able to get it dialed in to achieve a proper print and press. I'm using an Oki 5500 printer. I had meant to go back and try again, but never really had time.
I think I still have a few sheets left. I'll see if I can find them and give it another try. Do you know if the paper is the same or if they have made any changes to recently?
Maxine
I will have some new paper that I would like to send it to you to try it is for ink jet printer sud dye or pigment ink I dont know if it would work for you but it dont hurt to try pm your adress and I can mail it out if you like
Here you go it is on cotton and did not trim hope this helps.
Hiya David,
Is that design just supposed to be the black box and skull? That box looks terrible compared to pressing on white shirts and not trimming. Is that what I am seeing? Thanks.
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