[simpso]

Hi everyone

just switched over to using jet pro opaque.
Ive recently been using jet pro soft stretch on white t shirts with no problems.

following the instructions of pressing at 175 on medium press for 20 seconds followed by a further 10 seconds i am finding the edge of the transfer is quite hard and if you try you can pick at it .

Never had this with jet pro soft stretch which i press at 195 for 30 seconds.

I am using the correct settings for this paper or is it just one of the things with this type of paper?

 

[proworlded]

The opaque paper is an entirely different material. After applying I would suggest pressing again using a Teflon sheet as a cover.

 

[simpso]

The opaque paper is an entirely different material. After applying I would suggest pressing again using a Teflon sheet as a cover.

My press supposedly has Teflon coating, does this mean I can just press straight to the material and then as you say do another short press to get rid of the hard pick able edges?

 

[proworlded]

No. You must use a non stick material to cover the transfer.

 

[simpso]

No. You must use a non stick material to cover the transfer.

So will the material always be able to be peeled off if you try hard enough, unlike soft stretch which seems to lose its edge?

 

[latitude42]

Don't rely on the teflon on your press! When you raise your press the image will raise off the shirt. Opaque is a COLD peal product. Put a piece of parchment paper over the print area, press (firm pressure) and remove the shirt from the press with the paper still in place... peal off the parchment AFTER 2 min. I get good results with tis method every time.

 

[Lnfortun]

Teflon will pick up faint ink/polymer. If it is not wiped clean the ink/polymer will transfer on the next shirt and ruin it Use parchment paper. You can get it from grocery store. I use it until it is scorched or start picking up ink/polymer.

 

[simpso]

I have ordered some of the 3G jet pro to see if it has a softer feel like soft stretch that will hopefully not be as catchable to pick off.

 

[Lnfortun]

Most opaque that are soft will crack. Have you looked into Ironall for dark? I read it can take a beating and does not crack. I don't know if it is available in your neck of the woods. If it is buy sample quantity then test for stretch ability and durability

 

[selanac]

Also 3g Opaque is for Dark Garments. JPSS is for light Garments.

Is that 195 Celsius?

 

[simpso]

Also 3g Opaque is for Dark Garments. JPSS is for light Garments.

Is that 195 Celsius?

Yeah. Seems to work well.

So just to be sure with opaque you will always have the slight hard edge around the edge of the transfer?

 

[Skinbus]

Will Teflon also give the transfer a gloss finish?

 

[Skinbus]

Opaque will crack mostly from improper laundering. Inside out in cold water, dry on low heat if dryer is used, or dry flat. That's my issue with opaque. It's a pain to keep it looking fresh on the shirt & can only be properly used with a cutter, depending on the intricacy of the design.

 

[Lnfortun]

Opaque will crack mostly from improper laundering. Inside out in cold water, dry on low heat if dryer is used, or dry flat. That's my issue with opaque. It's a pain to keep it looking fresh on the shirt & can only be properly used with a cutter, depending on the intricacy of the design.

Not all customer will comply with washing instruction. Some will just throw the shirt with the rest of the laundry without turning the shirt inside out. Use hot water regardless of temperature and hot dryer temp.

 

[selanac]

Are you asking if the 3g Opaque has a hard edge before you heat press it?

I found 3g Opaque harder to peel the backing off. So we switched to Blue Grid. Much easier to peel.

Using Custom Transfers or Garment Vinyl is even easier.

 

[simpso]

Are you asking if the 3g Opaque has a hard edge before you heat press it?

I found 3g Opaque harder to peel the backing off. So we switched to Blue Grid. Much easier to peel.

Using Custom Transfers or Garment Vinyl is even easier.

No it was more after pressing. Found opaque 2 had an edge which you could pick at if you tried. Whether this is down to me using the wrong settings i dont know.
So wondered if this one felt softer after pressing.

 

[Skinbus]

That's true, but as the seller, it's your responsibility to provide laundering instructions so the customer knows what to expect & therefore cannot come back to you with a complaint.

 

[simpso]

That's true, but as the seller, it's your responsibility to provide laundering instructions so the customer knows what to expect & therefore cannot come back to you with a complaint.

Yes I intend to do this. The opaque 3G came today. Feels a lot smoother you can fRun your finger over it and no longer feel the edge. So happy with that

 

[selanac]

Well, that answers your question then. We stopped using 3G Opaque so i don't remember.

 

[Lnfortun]

Well, that answers your question then. We stopped using 3G Opaque so i don't remember.

He just posted in another thread looking for transfer mask. Apparently the transfer mask he was using was stuck permanently on the opaque.

Same thing happened to me with Cooler Concept opaque so I did not pursue using the opaque. Like you I stick with Blue Grid if and when I need opaque transfer. I don't sell shirt with opaque just for friends and relatives. Some would say opaque makes crinkle sound.