[andylenny]

What's better quality screen printing or heat press. And what software should I get to start designing.I need help thanku

 

[W.E. Productions]

I Started off doing heat press then later moved to silkscreen. I think it really depends on what your goals are and the amount and type of designs you want to print. You could use a vinyl cutter along with the heat press to print letters/numbers and simple image designs and also use transfer paper (Jet Pro soft stretch is one I like for light shirts). When I began to get more business it was a headache trying to weed all of the designs I ended up hiring a few people to help me and thought there has to be an easier way. That's when I did some research and bought a one color hobby kit from Ryonet to see how silkscreen printing worked and for a while I was only able to offer 1 color printing until I was able to upgrade to a better press. I use photoshop for creating film positives. The vinyl cutter I use comes with its own program for cutting out designs.

 

[andylenny]

Thanks for the info.bud keep it coming

 

[humanakeo]

Screenprint is better than heat transfers.

Heat transfers are great too but they are easy to come off and fades and cant really be stretched.
Wash and dry and my transfers are ugly. I have to put them in the cleaners if i want them to stay.

 

[printingray]

I thinks depend on the budget ? if you don't have for screen printing then you say heat transfer is better if you have then you say screen is better. I say both are good

 

[Rodney]

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[Rodney]

What's better quality screen printing or heat press.

Screen printing.

Keep in mind that don't have to become a printer to start selling t-shirts.
diy vs outsource related topics at T-Shirt Forums

You should also read these threads:
http://www.t-shirtforums.com/general-t-shirt-selling-discussion/t48532.html
http://www.t-shirtforums.com/general-t-shirt-selling-discussion/t37985.html

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And what software should I get to start designing

There are a lot of choices There are several great threads that give some suggestions and recommendations here: best software related topics at T-Shirt Forums

The more you read, the more you'll understand the different process which will help you decide which way is best for you to go.

 

[fitnesswear]

I think a screen press should be the first investment a printer should make.

I use my heat press a lot, but for small quantities. The screen press is more efficient and IMO better quality. I guess it also depends on which screen press you get.

I always use Adobe Illustrator for designing.