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Old October 3rd, 2007 Oct 3, 2007 11:54:29 AM -   #1 (permalink)
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Default What is the best vinyl and flock and where to purchase

I am hoping to order a cutter tomorrow if we can swing it and wanted to know what brand of vinyl and flock most people use. For the vinyl I would prefer something with a matte finish if possible.

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Old October 3rd, 2007 Oct 3, 2007 12:34:03 PM -   #2 (permalink)
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Hey Mike, look at hotfixfilms.com and multi cut from joto

hope this helps

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Old October 3rd, 2007 Oct 3, 2007 12:47:58 PM -   #3 (permalink)
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My favorite vinyl is ThermoFlex Plus. I have not used flock yet.
 
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Old October 3rd, 2007 Oct 3, 2007 1:09:10 PM -   #4 (permalink)
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Multi cut from Joto for sure. Real nice stuff.
 
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Default Re: What is the best vinyl and flock and where to purchase

I think the question of where is the best place to buy..is sort of like beauty is in the eye of the beholder...I buy from three places...depending on what I want and most of all where I get good service, good support.

An example...I ordered some sign vinyl and about 10 min later got a call from the rep that if I order another 10 dollars of stuff, I would get free shipping which was a savings for me...that is good service..
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Default Re: What is the best vinyl and flock and where to purchase

Out of all the stuff I've tried personally, thermoflex plus is the only that i'd ever go with. lots of people like spectra cut II (you get 4" more in width for a few bucks less), but i found that the quality of thermoflex is much better; softer hand and weeds MUCH easier (sticky backing prevents details from pulling up). just my $.02
 
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Out of all the stuff I've tried personally, thermoflex plus is the only that i'd ever go with. lots of people like spectra cut II (you get 4" more in width for a few bucks less), but i found that the quality of thermoflex is much better; softer hand and weeds MUCH easier (sticky backing prevents details from pulling up). just my $.02
Multicut from Transfer Papers and Sublimation Inks at Joto is virtually the same as thermoflex plus and it is 20" wide with sticky backing. That is what I use almost exclusively.
 
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Default Re: What is the best vinyl and flock and where to purchase

hi
i use thermoflex i get from Specialty Graphics Supply and also try
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Default Re: What is the best vinyl and flock and where to purchase

Ive used the flock from specialty materials. Its very easy to work with, and fluffs up very nicely after its first wash.
 
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I just use Poli-Flex and Poli-Flock from Poli-Tape. Great quality and easy to weed.
 
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Hey Mike, look at hotfixfilms.com and multi cut from joto

hope this helps

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our Labs tested their products and found that the *GLITTERS* were very good and priced well at distributor level.

In the USA, Specialty Materials Vinyl and Flock are super with a wide selection.

Stahls and Imprintables (josh) also stock comparable products.

Poli-Tape are also comparable.

where to purchase ? just contact the Brand and ask them for a distributor list near you that offers and stocks the "ENTIRE" line...like all the colors etc.
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Anyone have a link for the "specialty Materials"?
 
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Specialty Materials - Home

I get mine from Graphic Solutions Group. I believe The Paper Ranch also sells it.
 
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Default Re: What is the best vinyl and flock and where to purchase

Anyone cutting flock with the Roland? What is the best blade, pressure and speed?
 
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Anyone cutting flock with the Roland? What is the best blade, pressure and speed?
You have to buy the 65 degree blade..and you must change the settings on your Roland. The pressure should be around 90 or 100, the offset should be 0.50mm, and you can leave the speed the way it is.
 
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