[belfastfumanchu]

Hi guys...If i was gonna be using a cutter/plotter for my t-shirt designs then what material is it that you put into the cutter/plotter?
Is it Vinyl or is there other materials that you should use?

If it is vinyl that youre only supposed to use then is this the kind I should be using? Link below shows some on ebay Im looking at. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/5-Mtrs-Mactac-8300Pro-Vinyl-Sign-Cutter-cutters-cutting_W0QQitemZ7544623338QQcategoryZ46742QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Im still all new to this.. so sorry if its a dumb question, but any help appreciated.

 

[Twinge]

That would probably work, but who knows on the quality. You'd probably do better buying some from http://personalizedsupplies.com/specialtyvinyls.htm. Vinyl is the material you'll usually use, but you can also use flock, which is kind of a felt-like material that'll give your transfered design a thicker feel.

 

[jdr8271]

There are many different materials you can use (vinyl, flock, foil, glitter, etc...). Beacon graphics: http://www.beacongraphics.com/apparel-materials.html is cheaper and has more selection than TLM.

The vinyl on ebay wont work (i dont think). That is probably just regular sign vinyl. You need heat transfer vinyl.

 

[belfastfumanchu]

Thanks thats useful info.
What material do you think would be the best,...Vinyl? What would it look/feel like on the shirt....glossy...smooth or rough or what?

 

[belfastfumanchu]

Anyone know what the feel of the vinyl would be like once put on a shirt?

 

[MarkSD]

Depending on the type it does have a hand to it. I do most of my one color, simple designs with ThermoFlex Plus.

Mark in SD

 

[Twinge]

Yeah... its smooth, with a slight hand. A lot of people like it.

 

[jdr8271]

It feels like screen printing basicly. Its like the numbers on the back of sports uniforms. The thermoflex is supposed to be a little bit softer, but it costs double the price of regular t-shirt vinyl.