I'm 99.999% sure it's a "NO". The problem is that water based inks dry and are cured. Plastisol works so good as a transfer because you can semi cure it and then when you press it melts and then cures fully. Not sure how you would be able to do that with water.
Do water-based plastisols exist?
I know I am mixing my words here -- plastisols are PVC so, by definition, you cannot have a water-based plastisol.
What I am asking is there a company that can print water-based designs on special release paper, mail them to me and I press them with my heat press?
Has anyone tried that? What are the limitations or issues?
Thanks.
What I am asking is there a company that can print water-based designs on special release paper, mail them to me and I press them with my heat press?
Has anyone tried that? What are the limitations or issues?
Thanks.
1 - 6 of 6 Posts
There are water base transfers. I have never used on. When a water base in drys it is NOT cured. It still requires to be heat cured.
Not sure why anyone would try a water base for a transfer as plastisol transfers have a very soft hand.
Not sure why anyone would try a water base for a transfer as plastisol transfers have a very soft hand.
There have been promises from companies saying they're coming out with water-based transfers. There was even a tutorial on how to make them in one of our industry magazines. But nothing yet.
Last year at one of the shows there was a company doing water based transfers. I'll see if I can find their info. I have a shirt from them. But honestly it feels more like a plastisol transfer with a lot of soft hand.
Dang that .001% !!! I don't do water, but that's what I get for 'thinking'. Thanks for clearing that up Joe.
1 - 6 of 6 Posts
- This is an older thread, you may not receive a response, and could be reviving an old thread. Please consider creating a new thread.
T-Shirt Forums
A forum community dedicated to T-shirt merchants, professionals and enthusiasts. Come join the discussion about graphics, commerce, dyes, prints, collections, guides, displays, styles, scales, equipment, accessories, reviews, classifieds, and more!
Full Forum Listing
Recommended Communities
