Realistically, is it possible to do 500 shirts w/ the Yudu machine? I do alot of custom work and most are heat transfer or plastisol. I do have one of the Yudu Machines at the house that I still haven't even opened. I was wondering if anyone has tried doing a large order w/ one. I have an offer for 500 shirts and was thinking about using it instead of the plastisols, as the shirts are navy blue. Any feedback is good. Thanks.
Thanks for the quick response Joe. I'm sorry let me clearify. I have a heat press setup, not screening materials. For dark colors I usually order plastisol transfers. I the essence of price I was wondering if it were possible to use the Yudu that I own, or order the transfers elswhere. Since I haven't used the Yudu, I'm not sure on the time and cost.
I do not have the Yudu but I have seen a guy using it...there is no way I would even attempt 50 shirts, let alone 500 shirts with this. It is barely a hobbyist unit and not the most effective in registration for more than one color. Once you open the box and do your first shirt with the Yudu let us know what you think
I do not have the Yudu but I have seen a guy using it...there is no way I would even attempt 50 shirts, let alone 500 shirts with this. It is barely a hobbyist unit and not the most effective in registration for more than one color. Once you open the box and do your first shirt with the Yudu let us know what you think
Lol, I've seen the horrible videos online. That's why it's still downstairs unopened. I was just wondering if anyone has used this thing more than a couple times. I initially purchased it so my daughters could make their own shirts for the store. Just been to busy to even open the thing.
I also have seen the videos on youtube...in my opinion by watching the videos...there is no way I would attempt a 500 shirt order with the yudo machine.......with that said you should outsource the screen printing
i use my yudu for small one color orders. i outsource my large one. but it's a nice little machine for someone who has space challenges. i use permaset and matsiu inks with mine. i love it for what i can do with it. made money back first order i did.
@inked, my first choice was to outsource but the profit would be lost. The customer was only willing to pay $2.50 a shirt. I think I may pass on the deal because with the cost of darker shirts and having someone print them I'm only looking at maybe .10 a shirt profit. You win some, you lose some. But I will add you.
@dank, that may be just what we use it for. I think I will set it up to handle our promo logo tees. I would love to know more about the inks you use, because of course the yudu inks are outrageously priced.
@inked, my first choice was to outsource but the profit would be lost. The customer was only willing to pay $2.50 a shirt. I think I may pass on the deal because with the cost of darker shirts and having someone print them I'm only looking at maybe .10 a shirt profit. You win some, you lose some. But I will add you.
@dank, that may be just what we use it for. I think I will set it up to handle our promo logo tees. I would love to know more about the inks you use, because of course the yudu inks are outrageously priced.
sometimes we have customers that only wants 12 shirts no more than 25 we will do with the yudu. could probably do more but we don't. the inks i use are by permaset. they'r really nice vibrant inks. i also use matsui from time to time but my preference is permaset aqua.
i get my permaset aqua from buypermasetinks.com and my matsui from ryonet or westixonline
Thanks everyone for the feedback.
sometimes we have customers that only wants 12 shirts no more than 25 we will do with the yudu. could probably do more but we don't. the inks i use are by permaset. they'r really nice vibrant inks. i also use matsui from time to time but my preference is permaset aqua.
i get my permaset aqua from buypermasetinks.com and my matsui from ryonet or westix
$2.50 for the print or for the print and shirt purchase? - Scotty
$2.50 for the print and shirt w/ the image on front and back. He told me the company that he usually orders from he requests irregulars. I'm not happy w/ delivering a subpar product.
sometimes we have customers that only wants 12 shirts no more than 25 we will do with the yudu. could probably do more but we don't. the inks i use are by permaset. they'r really nice vibrant inks. i also use matsui from time to time but my preference is permaset aqua.
i get my permaset aqua from buypermasetinks.com and my matsui from ryonet or westix
Thanks for the info. It's starting to peak my interest in using the yudu. Have you come up with a solution to the screen and emulsion cost yet? I'm thinking if I do use it, I'll just use the 40-50% off coupons I get from the craft stores.
Thanks for the info. It's starting to peak my interest in using the yudu. Have you come up with a solution to the screen and emulsion cost yet? I'm thinking if I do use it, I'll just use the 40-50% off coupons I get from the craft stores.
Check your coupon. Most of the time the Yudu is excluded from the coupon use.
500 shirts w/ Yudu Machine? 
