Please convince me! Need pictures of t-shirts done with inkjet transfer and UK recommendations
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Please convince me! Need pictures of t-shirts done with inkjet transfer and UK recommendations
Please convince me! Need pictures of t-shirts done with inkjet transfer and UK recommendations
Morning people,
I am looking for a method of printing full colour on t-shirts.
Currently I am using a vinyl cutter to decorate my stock but this method (as others) has it's limitations.
I have a retail store in the U.K and I am turning work away as I am unable to print full colour designs or photographs onto shirts.
I have spent hours on these forums veiwing various posts and opinions and viewed many a youtube video ( including yours badalou) and still sit here un-convinced that printing transfers is going to satisfy my customers needs.
So what am I asking for here?
I need convincing!
What I would like in particular is pictures of work you have achieved printing t-shirts with transfer material. Treat it as a showcase of what can be achieved using this method, as searching through all posts on here looking for pictures of work can be very time-consuming. Advice, your advice on the best way to start up including pitfalls and suggestions of 'I wish I had done it this way from the start!'
I am open to suggestions here as I have not yet bought any equipment!
So, inkjet or laser views are most welcome!
CIS OR refillable carts?
Please rememember that I am based in the U.K so printer model numbers do vary here! And so do the names of transfer papers.
Sorry guys i've only gone and posted this in the wrong section
I have contacted the BOSS to ask him if he would kindly move this post to the correct section.
I have done photos using xpres transfer papers on an Epson D88 with durabrite ink and they turned out well, but I would not use transfer papers on shirts for designs to sell in a shop. I only use it for stag or hen night type stuff which will only be used once then washed and kept. If you have a cutter with an eye it's better, the transfers have quite a heavy hand so if you can trim them then it's better. I have done some for my kids and they held up well for about 5-6 washes but don't look too good after that.
I personally don't like transfers that much but if people want a one off t-shirt to wear a few times then they are fine. As long as the customer knows what to expect then they are happy. I use the Epson and durabrite because it's also my normal printer for paperwork/invoices so I didn't need any extra equipment. Durabrite ink is for use with xpres inkjet papers.
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Re: Please convince me! Need pictures of t-shirts done with inkjet transfer and UK recommendations
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What I would like in particular is pictures of work you have achieved printing t-shirts with transfer material. Treat it as a showcase of what can be achieved using this method, as searching through all posts on here looking for pictures of work can be very time-consuming
An easier way to find pictures of people's t-shirts that they've printed is to use the "pics" search tag:
You can narrow it down by using the popular search tags feature (different from the regular search) and typing in pics, you'll see all types of pics that have been posted, including inkjet transfer photos:
Advice, your advice on the best way to start up including pitfalls and suggestions of 'I wish I had done it this way from the start!'
I can't help there, but I have read lots of posts here with equipment suggestions and tips on how to start. The information on this is definitely out there. Lee gave some good info above
I have done photos using xpres transfer papers on an Epson D88 with durabrite ink and they turned out well, but I would not use transfer papers on shirts for designs to sell in a shop. I only use it for stag or hen night type stuff which will only be used once then washed and kept. If you have a cutter with an eye it's better, the transfers have quite a heavy hand so if you can trim them then it's better. I have done some for my kids and they held up well for about 5-6 washes but don't look too good after that.
I personally don't like transfers that much but if people want a one off t-shirt to wear a few times then they are fine. As long as the customer knows what to expect then they are happy. I use the Epson and durabrite because it's also my normal printer for paperwork/invoices so I didn't need any extra equipment. Durabrite ink is for use with xpres inkjet papers.
Thanks Lee,
This is a great start considering I posted in the wrong section All your points have been noted.
Through your comments and reading many threads on the subject, if I am to go the Inkjet route then Pigment Inks are the way to go, together with an Epson printer.
Let's now hope I get a great response now that the thread is in the correct section!
Re: Please convince me! Need pictures of t-shirts done with inkjet transfer and UK recommendations
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Originally Posted by sjidohair
here are some
Hi Monkey,
Many thanks for going to the trouble of posting these pics. I would be grateful for any pictures you could send me I will pm my email address if this helps. The image quality of the 'Tulips' is excellent what printer are you using for these?
The 'Deer' shirt almost looks like vinyl! Very impressed.
Before spending money on setting myself up in this line I need to be sure that I can produce product which I can sell.
Re: Please convince me! Need pictures of t-shirts done with inkjet transfer and UK recommendations
Phil,
The deer shirt is jpss i cut around by hand outside of the black image,, and only around the outside of the letters not inside,
the tulips i cut nothing.
I used JPSS for both, for lights,
and ink was a cheap, hp deskjet i got for i think under 40.00. with stock cartrdges,,
no special ink, with jpss you can do that not all papers,,
for DArk,, shirts i have used alot, and not really happy with anything that i wouldnt have to do alot of cutting around,, feels rubbery, However there are some new papers for dark that are being tested.
I will send some more pics, when i have a minute
Re: Please convince me! Need pictures of t-shirts done with inkjet transfer and UK recommendations
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Originally Posted by sjidohair
MOnkey , you do have a press dont you?
I assume you mean me!
Yes mate I do have a press, I currently cut vinyl to decorate my shirts
I bought a load of transfer paper earlier this year from these people here in the U.K:
Robert Horne Group Online Shop
The paper these guys supply is un-branded but does state on the packaging that it is Made in Switzerland! And if it helps 'For Lights' has yellow grid on the back & 'For Darks' has red grid on the back
Now I did do some testing earlier this year and quickly concluded that I didn't like the 'feel'. But with the constant pressure that I am getting from customers to print on shirts in full colour I need to try again. But this time I want to give it a 'fair' shot! I'm reading some great things on here about 'Parchment Paper' now I didn't try this before!
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) and still sit here un-convinced that printing transfers is going to satisfy my customers needs.
