[Caryn716]

I am printing on sequins (100% polyester). When I made samples, they looked great and I then proceeded to order thousands from the manufacturer to fulfill an order.....

The images sublimated on the ones I got in (still 100% polyester- they are sequin) look super faded and I cannot give to my customer. I tried increasing the pressure- no good. I tried it at 400F and 360F and got the exact same results. I used black and darker inks in case that was the issue. I bought sequin fabric from Joann Fabric and my images printed fine. I tried on another sample and it worked fine.

I would say that the fabric is off, except it is sequin. From what I understand, all sequin is 100% poly. ANY SUGGESTIONS? I AM GOING INSANE OVER HERE....

THANKS IN ADVANCE...

 

[into the T]

according to this sequin material can be any type of fabric

 

[Dekzion]

Is it classed as poly because thats what the sequins are made of?

 

[Caryn716]

It is the middle of the night in China, so I have not heard back from the mfr but per the order, they are 100% poly. Is there anything you can think of that would remedy this? I posted pic in an album on here and sent you the link...

 

[Caryn716]

according to this sequin material can be any type of fabric

Hi, yes, technically if sequin is sewed into other fabrics, but if you click on the purple one, which is all sequin, it is 100% poly. The little shiny disc is all poly.... the fabric I got is made entirely of sequin.

 

[into the T]

pretty sure the actual sequins are plastic/metal/shell/etc.,
not polyester

the polyester is the fabric the sequins are adhered to,
and this fabric can be any material

 

[Caryn716]

Hi,
No. The actual sequin is polyester. I just spoke to the mill in China. They used the incorrect material- maybe some sequin is not polyester??? But the ones I always use is 100% poly... even the sequin from Joanns fabric store produced vibrant pics. I just got screwed. This crap always happens to me- I totally have a black cloud over my head lol.

 

[into the T]

glad you figured it out

hopefully they will reimburse or replace your order

 

[Caryn716]

glad you figured it out

hopefully they will reimburse or replace your order

Thanks, me too.... that's my next hurdle... after finding a mill who can crank them out to meet my deadlines. Have a great day!!!

 

[into the T]

sounds like a funky idea your pursuing
lots of design possibilities

all the best to you as well

 

[Dekzion]

Same here! I hope you can get it sorted out soon.

 

[Caryn716]

Same here! I hope you can get it sorted out soon.

Thanks... my fave go-to sublimation guy!!!!!

 

[Dekzion]

You really are too kind, but thanks anyway