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pnacorda · September 18th, 2008

Hello every one.
im still looking for the best transfer paper dark color?
some of the paper wil crack on the first wash
im still looking for the better one.

Hope you can help me.

COEDS · September 18th, 2008

I like Jetwear for darks and Alapha gold. These are the same paper fro different sources. ... JB

snarley · September 18th, 2008

I agree with JB, I have had good luck using them and the people at Alpha Supply Company will work with you and they have several tutorials available.

Bill m

pnacorda · September 18th, 2008

Thank you all, can i ask how many wash before they crack?
or crack the image?
Thank you.

CUSTOM UK · September 18th, 2008

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	Thank you all, can i ask how many wash before they crack? or crack the image? Thank you.

Hi. One of the threads I started some time ago, may give you some of the information you need.

Are there transfers for dark materials that wash well?

Hope it helps.

COEDS · September 18th, 2008

I want to add that Heat transfer are way different than screen print ,heat press vinyl or plastisol transfers. The Heat transfer has a shorter life expectancy than the others. The heat transfer will last about 25 -30 washes. I know this doesn't sound like a lot but that is about 6mos. washing 1 time a week. The other medias mentioned will last substantially longer. The cost is also a factor the heat transfer should be more economical to produce and purchase. I think many want the same performance of the other medias for the lower cost. This can't happen now, but maybe some day. .... JB

Tizz · September 22nd, 2008

I've been using JetOpaque (JetDark) from Neenah Paper and this has been so far the best I've used for dark fabrics. I've tried other dark wear transfer paper from local suppliers down here but all have failed to produce good results. I reckon I've washed this shirt more than 5 times now and have yet to see any cracks, the color is still the same as it was first pressed.

COEDS · September 22nd, 2008

Thanks for the reponse, I agree this is the best paper for darks. .... JB

PressForProfit · September 22nd, 2008

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Originally Posted by COEDS


	Thanks for the reponse, I agree this is the best paper for darks. .... JB

This paper is awesome for "print and cut" when combined with a vinyl cutter with optical registration (an "eye" that senses registration marks) like a Roland GX 24.

Weeds super easy! Also available in Rolls.

Tizz · September 22nd, 2008

That's my dream cutter! (GX-24).

But for now I'm using a MHC WHK2. (manual hand cut with hobby knife w/ 2 hands).

COEDS · September 22nd, 2008

Tizz, I started with the same cutter you have. it is still my back up to my gx 24. .... JB

Tizz · September 23rd, 2008

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Originally Posted by COEDS


	Tizz, I started with the same cutter you have. it is still my back up to my gx 24. .... JB

JB, they're great cutters! they just don't last the distance. I can get away with around 5 or so but then the eye's don't seem to hold up and I start getting the shakes!... lol..

Regards,

CUSTOM UK · September 23rd, 2008

I use a small desktop Craft Robo from Graphtec. I use it mainly for hats, but it's capable enough to do some quite big designs onto tees.

PressForProfit · September 23rd, 2008

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Originally Posted by Tizz


	That's my dream cutter! (GX-24). But for now I'm using a MHC WHK2. (manual hand cut with hobby knife w/ 2 hands).

Be careful with that MHC...or you could end up with the 9F option. (9 finger option)

aline · May 12th, 2009

Hello everyone!

I just would like to know if any of you used any of the Chinese self weeding papers for dark colors? are they any good?
or does any of you know of any alternatives to trimming the design before using the heat press?
i am new to the business and would appreciate very help i can get

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