[Dklos]

I did my first transfers 2 days ago and I just notice the corners didn't quite stick to the t-shirt. I read few post where they recommend repressing the shirt. Is it too late to do it now, two days later?

I'm ussing JPSS for light colors in 100% cotton shirts

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[Dklos]

Since my post didn't get any replies I decide to give it a try and I it was a success!!

In the fist time I press at 375° for 30 seconds using a teflon sheet. For re-pressing I lower the heat to 360° for 10 seconds using parchment paper instead of the teflon sheet, I also increase the pressure a bit more.

The results:
The transfer really got in the fabric, feels ligther than before and it fix the peeling corners, plus increased the flexibility of the transfer.

I have to say it works, the only thing I recomend is not pressing too long or too hot. Pressing more than 10 seconds or too hot will ruin the transfer.

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[JohnWisc]

Going out on a limb, here: I'm betting that using parchment paper is better than teflon. For the repressing, it's a necessity.

For general use, Teflon is just more re-usable. Also I'd think the teflon might be better for the pre-pressing to get out the moisture.

 

[dicco22]

i'm new to all of this but i press everything between 350 and 375 for 25 to 30 seconds. i have even come back after washings and repressed and gotten success. but i have never had a problem with any soft stretch on light colors. usually just white or ash grey. now if we could only get something that works on darks like the soft stretch does on lights.

 

[Dklos]

I notice that using parchment paper instead the teflon sheet does give me better results. Now I don't have more issues with peeling corners. One thing I notice is that when re-pressing it sticks to the transfer a little, so if you are not careful you can mess up the whole job.

But still, teflon is the safest if you ask me.

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[lben]

Before you put a transfer on a shirt you should pre-press the shirt for 10 seconds to remove moisture. Make sure you are using firm pressure (takes 2 hands to close and lock press). When your corners peel off it's because either the shirt had some moisture in it or you weren't pressing with enough pressure. Glad you fixed the transfer and it came out ok.

 

[Dklos]

Before you put a transfer on a shirt you should pre-press the shirt for 10 seconds to remove moisture. Make sure you are using firm pressure (takes 2 hands to close and lock press). When your corners peel off it's because either the shirt had some moisture in it or you weren't pressing with enough pressure. Glad you fixed the transfer and it came out ok.

You are right, the key is the pressure. Now there is no need to re press

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