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Old January 22nd, 2009 Jan 22, 2009 12:06:30 PM -   #1 (permalink)
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Default 100% cotton or cotton and polyester ? which is better for heat press
I wanted to know is % 100 cotton t shirts or cotton mixed with polyester; which one is better for heat pressing. I am aiming for that clean and soft feel


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Soft clean look of the transfer or the shirt?
 
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Default Re: 100% cotton or cotton and polyester ? which is better for heat press
We use both, it depends on the customer. PersonallyI prefer 100% cotton.
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I'm with Bob. I also prefer 100% cotton.
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Doesn't half and half print better on?
 
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I like 50/50 for vinyl applications. I can use either for plastisol transfers but 50/50 doesnt wrinkle out of the dryer.
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For transfers 50/50 works best. but it's always better to screen on 100% cotton than transfer
 
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