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Old October 15th, 2006 Oct 15, 2006 8:45:50 AM -   #1 (permalink)
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Default Based in the UK - Iron on transfers advice

Hi. I'm trying to print some t-shirts at home using iron on transfers and haven't had much success. I wanted to try some for a business and maybe get lots printed if they turn out well. Here's what I've tried so far.

Tesco - the clear sections are yellow
Hewlett Packard - peeled after one wash
IBM - cracking and starting to peel after one wash

All of them were done on white 100% cotton T-shirts and washed at 40 degrees. Although I washed them all on cold the first time and they cracked and peeled on cold. I'm ironing them on for long enough so that's not a problem. Really I want to be able to sell these t-shirts.

Could anyone please recommend a make that they have actually tried and they know works well. It's costing a lot of money in t-shirts and transfers as well.
I think there is only epson left that's available in the UK. Will they crack and peel too?

I'm very grateful for any help

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From what I understand, Epson printers are supposed to be the best for inkjet printed heat transfers.

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Really I want to be able to sell these t-shirts.
You probably also want to invest in a professional quality heat press instead of an iron on, which will give you better quality results.
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