Jasonda said:
Thanks Lucy. Does using "superstretch" transfers (I am assuming these are the ones with adhesive added) help retain the details?
yes. Superstretch holds it together.
But i would consider the over all design look of the garment/graphic, and incorporate a tight fine jersey knit fabric shirt in the mix (with zero stretch) if possible when going the spot-color plastisol root.
Fine detail will crack when printed on 200% stretch knits like "aa" rib knits etc. nothing can stop that.
Even 50/50 shirts stretch a little too much for
fine detail.
But it all depends on various factors, and no 2 jobs are the same.
It can be printed, the hard part is making it look and feel how the client wants it without cracking after a few washes. Thats why i thing there is more to designing t-shirts than designing business cards.
When peeps come to get transfers made, the first thing we do is ask our selfs, how well are these transfer designs going to hold up in the wash according to the clients shirt/fabric selection ?
You the designer, need to be aware of the factors involved with screen printing before creating the designs. Keeping an over all look of the finished garment in mind to accomodate its durability factor is the most important thing to consider.