Here is an advanced tutorial on a "new" decoration method, tackle twill adhered with heat transfer vinyl. This process gives you the simulation of a kiss cut applique. The advantage to this process is that you can apply the twill fabric to a t-shirt without having to own embroidery equipment and...
They come in and say "I want really big numbers on this shirt". How much will it cost?
That's why my embroidery shops now sell cut vinyl
Same here John, and when they hear how much, most eventually back out. Vinyl is a great alternative to embroidering big numbers, too bad these materials are not available here. Next month, I'll be adding heat transfer service to our shop. I plan to use the opaque transfers (even for white or light shirts), print the large numbers using two colors if needed (1 inside, another color for the contour) and just cut the excess materials using a pair of scissors, or cutter. I want to use the opaque because I want it to feel "vinyl-like".
Hi, I seen this "tackle twill" used in a photo online. Is the yellow portion in the photo "tackle twill". If so, it looks to have some shinny or reflective properties to the material like silk would. It looks very soft. It also looks slightly puffy or pillow-like?
However, from the other photo I seen posted in here by T-bot on page 1 about "takcle twill" it looked flat and vinyl looking.
Can someone please explain this to me?
Thanks.
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That's kind of interesting... looks like the photo I posted did not have a vinyl adhesive making it stick to the shirt which made it have some give.. and made that "pillow" look.
The photo you posted looks stuck to the material better. Looks more stiff. I like both of those ways... just wish I knew how to decipher them or describe their techniques.
Do you have anymore photo's or other examples? Or know of a spot online to checkout?
Thanks.
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the photo I posted was just sitting there on top of a piece of paper.
The ones we actually pressed on the shirts the client has them.
I don't think you will get a puff effect when using adhesives, more like a raised effect since it is a thicker material than vinyl. Very stiff and tough, that's why it is the number 1 choice on professional tough sports like Football and Hockey etc... so when a player grabs your shirt to pond you one, it will not come off.
You should just order samples from Josh.
the photo you posted may be you are right, no adhesive and just sewed around the edges.
Twill designs are a very hard product to market online. They look great and aren't fully appreciated until people see them in person. A photo normally just doesn't do the designs justice compared to in person....IMO.....any thoughts?
Twill designs are a very hard product to market online. They look great and aren't fully appreciated until people see them in person. A photo normally just doesn't do the designs justice compared to in person....IMO.....any thoughts?
You're right about that. They do have a unique look, finish etc...
Where does one get this Twill material and the Spectra 2 vinyl?? What's the cost on the Roland gx24? I have more questions but I don't want to get to crazy with it. I'm new at this and I'm very interested in this method.
Where does one get this Twill material and the Spectra 2 vinyl?? What's the cost on the Roland gx24? I have more questions but I don't want to get to crazy with it. I'm new at this and I'm very interested in this method.
Took a look at the imprintables website. Guess I should have check that out first. What can I use in the meantime to apply the twill and vinyl ? (It's going to take a short while before I'm able to get the GX24)
I saw in a lettering catalog, I wont mention their name, they charge extra for putting Pressure sensitive "glue" on sew-on material. Could I just use a pressue sensitive spray to apply to twill, to make into a pressure sensitive twill to apply to the vinyl? Also, do you heat-press the vinyl on the shirt, peel the paper, put the PS Twill on and cover with a teflon sheet, heat press again, or is there another way to apply the materials?
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ok this is going to be my first post. I joined to this forum since last year, Read alot about the t-shirt industry. and i have LEARNED ALOT!!! thanks to this Forum.
I have a Roland Versacamm and my question is if i will be able to used this machine to cut the tackle twill?
ok this is going to be my first post. I joined to this forum since last year, Read alot about the t-shirt industry. and i have LEARNED ALOT!!! thanks to this Forum.
I have a Roland Versacamm and my question is if i will be able to used this machine to cut the tackle twill?
Yes and No It will work, however you would be putting wear and tear on an expensive piece of equipment, when you could get a cutter to cut twill for $1500.
Another concern would be keeping the print heads clean. Cutting twill naturally creates small fibers that want to gravitate to the print heads and can cause drop out in your prints if they aren't cleaned regularly.
All that said - I do have customers who cut twill on the Versacamm regularly.
Yes and No It will work, however you would be putting wear and tear on an expensive piece of equipment, when you could get a cutter to cut twill for $1500.
Another concern would be keeping the print heads clean. Cutting twill naturally creates small fibers that want to gravitate to the print heads and can cause drop out in your prints if they aren't cleaned regularly.
All that said - I do have customers who cut twill on the Versacamm regularly.
Thank Josh.
I think its probably a better idea to invest in twill cutter.
Thanks again for your Help Josh
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