[staybeautiful]

hey all...i've worked with a lot of heat transfer vinyl, but i'm always searching for something that will be as close to screenprint-realistic as possible. i know nothing is going to be exact, but if you use a lot of vinyl then you probably know what i'm talking about.

we used to use easyweed, but i hated the sheen on it and how it made the colors look. sure, it's easy to cut and weed and press, but the finish and wash really got on my nerves.

lately, we've been using thermoflex. as much as i like it (especially the matte feature), i'm always searching for recommendations, etc., about others to try out.

i was thinking of getting some stahls fashion film to test, but wanted to run it by you guys to see what you think or would recommend.

thanks...

-sb

 

[American logoZ]

I LOVE Joto's Multicut.

 

[JoshEllsworth]

hey all...i've worked with a lot of heat transfer vinyl, but i'm always searching for something that will be as close to screenprint-realistic as possible. i know nothing is going to be exact, but if you use a lot of vinyl then you probably know what i'm talking about.

we used to use easyweed, but i hated the sheen on it and how it made the colors look. sure, it's easy to cut and weed and press, but the finish and wash really got on my nerves.

lately, we've been using thermoflex. as much as i like it (especially the matte feature), i'm always searching for recommendations, etc., about others to try out.

i was thinking of getting some stahls fashion film to test, but wanted to run it by you guys to see what you think or would recommend.

thanks...

-sb

Fashion Film is 88 microns thick and a matte finish. Thermoflex is 100 microns to give you perspective.

 

[tdprout]

Josh..what's the micorns for Econ-print? ..I was pleased with the results I've been getting from it. IMO...most the most "screen-like"

 

[JoshEllsworth]

Josh..what's the micorns for Econ-print? ..I was pleased with the results I've been getting from it. IMO...most the most "screen-like"

Believe it or not Econoprint is typically 220 microns - I'll have to get an update on our new version of it as its thinner.

 

[splathead]

I like Spectracut I.

I use parchment paper as a a final press step to remove sheen. Works wonders.