[presto]

Hi, I couldn't decide exactly where to post this...I'm trying to figure out why Twill USA says tackle twill is not for nylon? I had my heart set on doing tackle twill on windshirts for a ball team this weekend and now I'm scared Any help is always appreciated!

 

[tfalk]

It could be that nylon won't take the heat required to set the glue...

All you can do is try one understanding that you may lose the shirt and possibly have a mess to clean up on your press...

 

[presto]

Thanks for the reply, I was planning to use the pressure sensitive since I'll be sewing them anyway so the heat won't be an issue. I really can't think of any other reason that you couldn't do it but I think I'll give them a call to be sure.

 

[COEDS]

I know that nylon will not accept a lot of vinyl either. I'm sure it is because the glue compound used will not stick to the nylon. ... JB

 

[presto]

That makes sense, thanks. Since I'm planning to sew them I'm hoping it will work because I think it looks really nice. I guess you never know until you try

 

[EXTouch]

You mean windshirts like this? I also do twill on Coaches Jackets as well. Maybe they're talking about nylon with no lining. But then again, that's what stabilizer is for.

I do twill on them all the time....and from twill usa *shrug*.

And I use heat seal, not PS, but I have used PS before.

 

[COEDS]

I would think to get the twill to stick you could use some fabric glue too. ... JB

 

[presto]

EXTouch, that's exactly the windshirts I am using! It's good to know you've done it, I was all gung ho and then I saw in the Twill USA catalog "not for nylon or mesh" and I couldn't figure it out because all the nice team windshirts you see use tackle twill. Wish me luck, this will be my first time but I've got to start somewhere!

 

[EXTouch]

It shouldn't be a problem. I do it ALL the time. That's my business. Especially on those two types of garments.

PM me if you run into problems. You shouldn't need fabric glue, especially if you're sewing them.

 

[presto]

Have you ever used Waterjet Technical Services? I found them on a post here and their prices are excellent but since it's my first time I'm afraid to chance it! Thanks for all your help!

 

[EXTouch]

I've heard of them, but, I've only used Twill and Stahls.