[ClutchInc]

Are there papers out there that just transfer the ink printed and not the residue around it so you dont have to trim so precisely around your design? Hope that makes sense....

TIA,
Scott

 

[Ribcage]

Hi Scott, There are a couple of methods. Sublimation printing transfers only the ink to the garment but is limited to light colored polyester garments. You will also need to buy a printer and sublimation inks.

I believe there's a method called image clip which is a two step process. The first step removes the polymer by heat and then the transfer is applied to the shirt. I've only seen this demonstrated with a laser printer but there may be something for inkjet, I'm not sure. The paper is very expensive.

My solution was to purchase a cutter with an optical eye. I use reasonably priced professional paper and pigment inks and let the cutter do the trim work for me. I've been having excellent results.

I hope that helps.

 

[ClutchInc]

Thanks for the info. I was afraid it would take equipment I didn't have. Isn't that always the case? I'll look around for that paper. Thanks again.

 

[proworlded]

ImageClip is only for laser printers. There is not an inkjet paper without the polymer coating.