[into the T]

~ email versatrans for free sample
~ receive phone call next morning to make sure i am not a bot and in the biz
~ receive transfers in the mail quite quickly considering i don't live in usa
~ expecting a 5"x5" sample, surprised by package containing a range of samples
(incl. all their colors in 1"x1" squares, see pic below)
~ cut part of unwashed test tee for pressing versatrans samples
~ sticky-brush material, pre-press garment swatch and press at recommended settings
~ peel hot and re-press for 1/2 the time covered with parchment paper
~ do the exact same procedure on unused section of swatch as a verification
i let the now pressed designs hang off the bottom platen, so they were not re-heated

i have run about 8 wash/dry cycles and been pleasantly surprised at the outcome
(my small pool of samples previous did not make it past 4 cycles without major issues)

there are no visible issues and the colors are still very vibrant
i left the instructions on when i pressed, to test how small/fine lines would hold-up in testing

will update after a dozen or more wash/dry cycles

EDIT: this is on a heather gray 50/50 dry-blend

 

[splathead]

They are my go to plastisol transfer supplier.

You don't need to repress. Just press, peel, and you're done.

 

[into the T]

i was wondering if that extra press was overkill for the plastisol

 

[danversatrans]

The extra press in not needed .

 

[danversatrans]

i was wondering if that extra press was overkill for the plastisol

Also if you would ( since you really do a great job testing products ) press a couple of the designs on a cotton shirt and DON"T prepress the shirt to remove the moisture . If you need some more samples let me know and will get to you ASAP....... another test is to do wash and dry tests with hot water ....... and max dry temp.....just to see

 

[acca]

You don't need to prepress versatrans prints?

 

[danversatrans]

In my personal tests I do each week, I do not prepress, but I do press at 350 for 6 seconds at firm pressure. But it has a LOT to do with your heat press. So test it and see. Also test the wash and dry test at hot water and high heat....no one follows wash and dry instructions! Nobody ! That being said we have them as a guide line, but do your own wash and dry tests, do your own prepress and no prepress tests. I do my own QC each week with hot water , no Prepress and dry hot . Feedback is welcome and appreciated.

 

[splathead]

You don't need to prepress versatrans prints?

For me it depends on what I'm pressing. If the fabric is wrinkled or I'm pressing over seams, I prepress to get as flat a surface as possible. Otherwise, I also do not prepress.

 

[bwdesigns]

Versatrans is my goto as well! Hi quality, easy application, long lasting, economical and quick, and I am in Canada.

 

[into the T]

i can't believe i have not updated since february,
i thought i had added one in june/july

where does the time go?
time thieves, that's where

oh well, here is an update

up to ~35 wash/dry cycles
nothing special about the cycles, i just throw it in with my regular loads
warm wash then dry at medium heat

everything is still like the day i pressed
none of the tiny details have come undone
(like the tittle over the 'i' in 'Time' and 'Material')
no cracking or wrinkling of the designs,
and the colors are still fresh as a daisy
the hand is soft, not plasticky, which is nice

the big plus aside from the quality and customer service at versatrans,
is the time saving (simply press and sell)

 

[Diesel Tuner]

I use Versatrans all the time.

 

[DrivingZiggy]

I'm so special that Versatrans prints the shirts for me! :smug:

 

[danversatrans]

I'm so special that Versatrans prints the shirts for me! :smug:

Ziggy if you would post some more videos people could see that shirt just saying Happy Thanksgiving

 

[DrivingZiggy]

All this pressure! LOL. I'll work on it today. You guys just have no idea how lazy I've gotten. Plus, this stuff is much harder than I thought! Shall I insert more excuses? I have lots of 'em.

 

[webtrekker]

Shall I insert more excuses? I have lots of 'em.

Don't bother, I think there's a 20,000 word limit on each post!

🙂

 

[TrueNorthGear]

I'm looking at placing my first plastisol transfer order for a mix of garments including 100% Polyester items. Some items like hoodies, sweatpants and jogger pants may require the use of heat press pillows to work around seams, etc.

I'm looking at Versatrans and Transfer Express Elasti-Prints. I'm in Canada, and both are making a good effort to support Canadian customers.

Any issues applying with the use of pillows?

I have done tests with the samples from each company on polyester and they worked well. I did use a flexible application pad with the versatrans because I found 320 to still scorch/mark the polyester. Elasti-prints can be applied as low as 275 but are a cold peel.

Has anyone tried applying versatrans lower than 320?

I like versatrans bigger sheet. If I hadn't just missed out on their 50% off your first order promo for new customers, the versatrans would be an easy decision.

Thanks.

 

[splathead]

Pillows are not an issue as long as you maintain your pressure setting.

 

[danversatrans]

You can press them at a lower temp but as you lower the temp you will need to add time. There is not a you lower this much you need to add this time.You will have to experiment with YOUR press and garments you will be using. I have pressed some at 305 for 15 seconds with firm pressure on poly and worked great. But that is with my press and I had to play around with a few shirts before I could get it right. Should you need another sample packet to play with just let me know.

 

[TrueNorthGear]

Thanks splathead and Dan. That all sounds good. Using the flexible application pad at 320 and double the time worked in testing with the polyester before. I may try reducing the temp a few degrees and adding to the time.

Should be no need for more samples. I'll be ordering more than I need to fulfill current orders so that I have some on hand for future orders, so I'll have some to test with.

I know pressure is important with transfers, that's why I wasn't sure about using the pillows.

Thanks again.

 

[lkt1954]

Their title says it all "The Best Custom Transfers". Not only in quality but customer service as well.
Last week we received a bad set of transfers (splotchy in places), sent a picture to customer service, followed up the next morning and was told we are reviewing and will get back to you in a hour. Thirty minutes later I had an email saying the order was being reprinted and shipped NDA........................


Had this been *&* expressions after multiple emails and limited customer service discussions we might have got his done.


It was very refreshing for a vendor to see the problem and fix it without a lot of BS.


Thanks Versatranz!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!