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Discuss the different brands and sizes of heat presses available on the market, including Hix, GeoKnight, Hotronix, and other smaller manufacturers. Topics include maintenance, selection, styles and more.

Which Vinyl for heat pressing?



 
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Old November 29th, 2008 Nov 29, 2008 8:00:34 AM -   #1 (permalink)
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Default Which Vinyl for heat pressing?

Alright after much reading ive decided to buy a heat press and already have a plotter, Just want the best vinyl for my application, motocross jerseys, I need a vinyl that doesn't bleed through, not sure if this is the right forum to ask in but you all deal with presses so i fugured you will know, thanks for any input.
 
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Default Re: Which Vinyl for heat pressing?

eco film from imprintables wearhouse and thermoflex plus. eco is my favorite.
 
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Default Re: Which Vinyl for heat pressing?

I second the eco film. Ask for Mike or Josh and ask for samples. They are a sponsor look to your left. Good luck.
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your welcome! you can also ask for lee or kayla, but they r all very nice and they love their customers
 
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Default Re: Which Vinyl for heat pressing?

I use eco film from imprintables. I love the stuff!!
 
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Default Re: Which Vinyl for heat pressing?

check out stahls. they sell thermofilm it is a good product too
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Old November 29th, 2008 Nov 29, 2008 7:49:45 PM -   #8 (permalink)
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Default Re: Which Vinyl for heat pressing?

Multicut from JotoPaper.com
 
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Default Re: Which Vinyl for heat pressing?

All mentioned are good - but be sure to get the variety from each respective dealer that blocks dye migration. Multicut will not, Eco-Film will not and Thermofilm technically will not but does better than the other two due to its thickness. The Sub-Stop is our version that blocks migration, and others have their own varieties.
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All mentioned are good - but be sure to get the variety from each respective dealer that blocks dye migration. Multicut will not, Eco-Film will not and Thermofilm technically will not but does better than the other two due to its thickness. The Sub-Stop is our version that blocks migration, and others have their own varieties.
I would take Josh's advice. Imprintables is certainly the leader in the industry.
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Default Re: Which Vinyl for heat pressing?

So buy the eco-film and the sub-stop? Is the sub stop a vinyl in itself or just a backing for the eco-film to block dye migration? Going to give imprintables a call tomarrow
 
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So buy the eco-film and the sub-stop? Is the sub stop a vinyl in itself or just a backing for the eco-film to block dye migration? Going to give imprintables a call tomarrow
Sub-Stop is a material in itself. Right now it is available in white since that is usually the toughest color to do. You can use black or navy eco-film on a sublimated garment because it won't strike through, however you will still want to watch out for oranges, reds, yellows etc. as these are lighter colors and may have issues with migration.

I would recommend using the sub-stop as a background layer on these medium shades.

Hope this makes sense...
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Default Re: Which Vinyl for heat pressing?

thanks alot josh. hope to be pressing in no time.
 
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