Discuss the various aspects of heat press technology. Transfer paper, inks, plastisol transfers, vinyl cutters, printers, commercial usage, durability, suppliers, etc.
hey members, i would like to pass this along to all.
About 1 year ago I printed flock transfers (plotter cut ones) with an off the shelf Home Hand Iron. Since then we have used this printed test as a rag around the shop. We do this often, use tests as rags and have washed it at least 40 times. You will also notice the shop watch dog has played with it some. ... his name is spot. Serious.
As you can see this rag has taken a beating but the flock transfers are there for good, not much fading, no dye-bleads and have Not Peeled off.
I would say at this point that Home Iron Application for this flock material is as good as any other done with a heat press. Of couse this not not mean one should limit themselfs to use a home iron and not buy a heat press.
I would say at this point that Home Iron Application for this flock material is as good as any other done with a heat press.
I think its more of a consistency issue from shirt to shirt when using an iron. The "pressure" element of pressing is too inconsistent with a home iron.
I think its more of a consistency issue from shirt to shirt when using an iron. The "pressure" element of pressing is too inconsistent with a home iron.
In addition to that, another important (and oft overlooked) aspect of this comparison is the time/labor issue. Using an iron will usually take a lot longer (3 minutes press time compared to 20 seconds, roughly) and will require a lot more physical exertion (pressing down heavily on to an iron with both hands opposed to pulling down a lever and waiting).
Flock Transfers - Home Iron - Quality Test 
... his name is spot. Serious. 
The "pressure" element of pressing is too inconsistent with a home iron.
