Discuss the various aspects of heat press technology. Transfer paper, inks, plastisol transfers, vinyl cutters, printers, commercial usage, durability, suppliers, etc.
I just got an order for 60 football jersey's. I was planning on using my plotter to cut the numbers and team name ( large front and back numbers, team name, and shoulder numbers).
I have also just looked at buying some numbers from transfer express.
Please let me know if you would screen print, purchase the numbers, or cut your own (I can do any of the three). Thanks Troy
Hi,
I'd cut the player names inhouse on a vinyl cutter. They'll be prespaced and You'll save a lot of money vs having them cut by an outside company. I'd order die-cut numbers though. There are kits available through most companies.
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Last edited by Rodney; August 6th, 2009 at 04:12 PM.
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Depending on where you get your numbers, you should be able to get the 8" die cut numbers, and the arm numbers for around $100 total, for single color.
Since you are already heat pressing, it would be fairly easy. Burning the screens and then running the shirts thru a dryer, ect is an extra step.
IMO
Do you have a number printing set up already for screen printing? If not and you plan on burning screens for each number then use Transfers Express, it's so easy just press it peel it and your done. With some of the vinyl you need to use a cover sheet and re press, so that is an extra press for each location, doubling your time.
But if you have the set up for screening the numbers then do it, you know the ink is way cheaper then the pre cut vinyl.
I have a vinyl cutter, I have an account with Transfers Express and I have a full screen printing set up. If I got this order today I would go with Transfers Express simply due to the fact that I don't have a good number printing system yet.
Thanks for the info, I dont have a number system. I was just concerned with the Transfer cracking since I have never used their number product. I did not want to chance it without talking to someone, because I dont want to have to redo a $2k job. Thanks
Thanks for the info, I dont have a number system. I was just concerned with the Transfer cracking since I have never used their number product. I did not want to chance it without talking to someone, because I dont want to have to redo a $2k job. Thanks
I have used them many times with very good results. Just be sure to do some test presses, the pressure setting is key. the only time I have had trouble is with white numbers on very dark garments, you may have issues with coverage if your not careful with seems and pressure.
but yes I find them to be very fast and efficient.
I actually have a number system that came with my press when I bought it used. I have not had time to experiment with it. People want things so fast that I just do what I feel comfortable with.
The numbers are Plastisol Transfers, correct? Not vinyl. My job is a purple number/name, so I should have a little better coverage. I have experienced that same problem with white vinyl on dark colors if the press is to high. Thanks again for all of the help.
If there was is a team logo involved I would do it by plastisol transfers. For the names and numbers I would dig out the plotter and cut them all out of heat transfer vinyl and run them through the heat press.
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the spectra eco film i use is virtually indestructable. for something like names and numbers that are one color and you already have the cutter, why go thru someone else? you don't need to repress and use a cover sheet, i don't get that. the only way i'd use plastisol transfers is if there was a multi-color logo as stated above. but vinyl will outlast other processes especially on football jerseys where they're gonna get smashed all season.
That is what I was thinking to begin with, but I figured it was going to be $6 per jersey for vinyl and $3.60 for printed numbers...let alone the HOURS I will save. Now you have me worried.
Personally I have use the plastisol transfers from transfer express and willl not ever use them again on jersey material. SHirts they work great and cost is cheap but on jerseys they do not stick as well. I had a very bad expeirence with them and customer was very dissapointed. Certain parts of the transfers did not stick as well became almost transparent. When doint jerseys I will only use vinyl as I can put my stamp of approval behind it. I just did some baseball promesh button jerseys and used video flex from coastal business supplies for logo on fron and numbers on back. Its thicker than eco film has more of a rubber feel and sticks grrreeaaatttt!..
My advice go vinyl all the way even if you have to charge more. Just tell the customer you are using a beter product and will look more proffesional in the end and you have more of a font selection...
How would you do 60 football jerseys? 
