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#1 · (Edited by Moderator)
Where do you buy your custom plastisol transfers?

Why did you go with this company over the others?

What other companies have you tried?



Just for reference, here's a the list of suppliers...INTERNATIONAL
 
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Re: Where do you buy YOUR custom plastisol transfers?

For me, the major thing that sticks out about that list is that only a handful of those sites seem to actively and openly advertise their custom plastisol transfer service. If it looks as if I'll have to scower their entire site for info, I'm not going to bother.
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I found the price lists pretty easy to find on most of the sites listed. Only a couple like Airwaves and Wildside made it a bit harder, but I think they are mostly high volume printers who mostly print their own catalog designs.

I think there are plenty in that list that make it pretty easy to find the info you need :)
 
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Re: Where do you buy YOUR custom plastisol transfers?

Rodney said:
I think there are plenty in that list that make it pretty easy to find the info you need :)
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I think with custon transfers and first time clients that have never gone thru the ordering, providing artwork process etc... they will contact you in most cases. If anything just to make sure what they read on the site is what they understand .....it is. That gets things rolling towards a happy ending and repeat ordere.

Now when dealing with brand art dep., and when they know their stuff, that makes the pre-production work on the transfer maker's end so easy, enjoyable too.

There is no greater feeling than making custome transfer for art peeps that provide great artwork/designs, it make the transfers so much better.
 
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Shantiman said:
Hi guys,

I might not be the first one asking this but anyway: does any you happen to know whether any of these companies ship custom plastisol transfers to Belgium in Europe?
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i understand if you wanted to buy stock transfers from US, since in Europe they are not so popular. But for custom designs, you are better off in Europe. Here are many companies to choose from. closer to you are easytransfer.nl or poly.nl or many more. you have some UK companies doing stock &custom work. targettransfers.com etc.. from US vendors airwaves.com ship worldwide

regards,
Boris
 
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#33 ·
Re: Where do you buy YOUR custom plastisol transfers?

I have a question....i was on Dowlings Graphics.com and was reading on how your graphics have to be sent to them. There was something about making sure there 300dbi or better. I have no idea what that means and i dont have photoshop, Corldraw or anthing like that. The best i can afford right now is Ability Photoshop. I have no idea what it means for my graphics to be
"Print ready." If anyone can fill me in on what this all means id love it much!!
ps.does anyone know how much this all usually coast?
 
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jshade said:
ps.does anyone know how much this all usually coast?
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In Making Custom Plastisol transfers there are a lot of variables to determine cost/unit, also because of the different transfer types for different applications will effect the cost.

Basically, The more colors per design and the larger the designs are the more it will cost.

Transfer makers in general use transfer sheets in set sizes, like small, medium, large size. The more designs with the same colors you can fit on a sheet the less expensive each design becomes.




peace.
Praise God.
 
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#49 ·
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jshade said:
Thanks Lucy
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you're welcome.

another thing, simply put together a list as Rodney did when he contacted the transfer companies. Ask them for samples and Let them know the following:

1. What Fabric type and color you will be printing.

2. What type of finish you would like.

3. When do you need them by (finish date)??, this is important for the transfer maker to know off the top.

...this way they will send the transfer type samples that applies closer to what you need.



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#39 · (Edited by Moderator)
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T-BOT said:
funny I have not received your order yet. :D

thanks, I'll pass it on to the web guy in Germany.

...I just tried it and it workz-for-me. ???? for the superValue and superRegular transfers.
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uselesswarrior.com/cart.gif

Doesn't matter what I order in Firefox - only wants to charge me the setup fee. Works fine in IE.


(I test everyones' shopping cart to see what's being charged for shipping, setup, etc. Haven't decided who I'm going to order from yet.)
 
#43 ·
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T-BOT said:
Useless,

You've been on our site for almost 5 hours now.....are you ok ? we're going to call the cops to go to your place and see if you're ok. :D ...did you fall asleep at the computer.....or something ? Wake up. :)


....just CLICK on the Button and it should work on your browser.

the webguy sent me an email....he tagged your click-thru.

I tryed contacting you but your site is BLANK. Do you have a site/contact ?
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Might be easier contacting the member via Private Message or email by clicking on their username :)
 
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#50 · (Edited)
Re: Where do you buy YOUR custom plastisol transfers?

Hello shirtrsters:
Plastisol seems to be the choice if you are printing multiple colors onto white shirts, colored shirts and hoodies.
I say seems, because I have printed ZERO stuff this way.
I do have some real cool Vector stills that I want to put on T's with funny phrases around them. My problem is that they are graphics intesive, with lots of colors.

My questions are. Have i assessed Plastisol correctly?
If I have upwards of 10 colors in a piece. Do i need to reduce the ammount of colors, or do I just let the printer go for it because, #1 they can handle the color pallette and #2 all I have to pay for are transrers?.... not printing + shirts.
I understand that the set up costs are where its at, but it doesn't sound like its a problem if you find the right supplier?
 
#53 ·
Re: Where do you buy YOUR custom plastisol transfers?

Little Samson said:
My questions are. Have i assessed Plastisol correctly?
If I have upwards of 10 colors in a piece. Do i need to reduce the ammount of colors, or do I just let the printer go for it because, #1 they can handle the color pallette and #2 all I have to pay for are transrers?.... not printing + shirts.
I understand that the set up costs are where its at, but it doesn't sound like its a problem if you find the right supplier?
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This will largely depend on the quantity you're printing. If you're only looking at getting 24 of a design, for example, getting that done with more than 1 or 2 colors will probably be quite pricey. You'd want to try and reduce your color counts significantly in this case.

You might also look into the 'Freedom' process one of the plastisol vendors offers, which is supposed to offer nearly unlimited colors for a reasonable price. You may still need 100+ odd minimum, though. (Run a search on other threads about this; I don't recall the comapny name offhand.)
 
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#61 ·
Re: Where do you buy YOUR custom plastisol transfers?

...sorry, here are the basics a transfer maker needs to know to price the job.


Spec Sheet/Job details for pre-production.


1. How many designs total ?

2. How many colors total ?

3. What is the size of each design ?

4. What fabric types and colors will the designs be printed on ?

5. What is the finish date ?

6. What is the total quantity ?

7. Is the art ready for screens ?

....basic info transfer makers need. :)
 
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#74 ·
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Thanks for the comments. Unfortunately I could only afford the Hobby Heat press and it does not not seem to work or have enough heat to heat press the plastisol designs on my shirts. I can only do ink jet with ink jet transfer paper. So I suppose this will be just a hobby for me since I may not can do quality work to sell.

Thanks Libby
 
#75 ·
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oharris30 said:
Thanks for the comments. Unfortunately I could only afford the Hobby Heat press and it does not not seem to work or have enough heat to heat press the plastisol designs on my shirts. I can only do ink jet with ink jet transfer paper. So I suppose this will be just a hobby for me since I may not can do quality work to sell.

Thanks Libby
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Could it be that your press isn't getting enough power?

How hot does your press get?
 
#81 ·
Re: Where do you buy YOUR custom plastisol transfers?

It heats up to 400 degrees farenheit
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That is plenty hot enough for plastisol transfers :)

When they put the designs on at the t shirt wholesaler, they lay the design on the shirt face down and then press with the heat presser. There' s no peeling. After it is heat pressed into the shirt, you just take the paper off the shirt and the design is pressed into the shirt.l

I am assuming they are plastisols.
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They may or may not be plastisol transfers. They could be inkjet or laser printed heat transfers.

You should try to get some plastisol transfers and test it out. I think your press will work just fine.
 
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#83 ·
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I love my transfer company! Quick Trans. I have not heard a lot about them on the forums. First Edition seemed a little cheaper on their transfers but you have the art fee. Quick Trans has never had to charge me an art fee. If any mistakes have been made they have fixed the problem. I have done business with them for a year with zero problems. Their customer service is top notch. I just wanted to put in a little word for a great company. Check them out at Quicktrans iron-on heat transfer One day Service
 
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#86 ·
Re: Where do you buy YOUR custom plastisol transfers?

Just want to drop a line and say thanks for all the info. I found it to be very informative and helps me out a lot with out having to make the mistakes. Also I will have to agree with the web stite stuff I get really turned off if I can not get some sort of prices and move around the site quickly.


--matt
 
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#87 ·
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Bark said:
Also I will have to agree with the web stite stuff I get really turned off if I can not get some sort of prices and move around the site quickly.


--matt
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For custom Transfers it only takes 1 page to list all the basic prices. I think most transfer makers have such a page on their sites.

This board contains a lot of info about custom transfers and is an extremely good resource to learn about the transfer types, process etc. before contacting companies by phone.

Here are a few tips to prepare before contacting Custom Transfer companies:

1. Make sure your artwork is ready for screens.

2. Have a spec sheet ready in detail about the project/job.

3. Set up tel meeting (if you prefer the phone) ahead of time with the Production manager and take notes to the answers for your questions.

...stuff like this helps ensure a happy ending. :)


btw Matt, my post is not directed at you....just offering some inside track ideas for everyone.



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#90 ·
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I just placed and received my first order from FM Expressions.
the transfer sheets look good. 12.75X19 ganged freedom 300 process.

there are some hick-ups and kinks in the works through the whole order and charging process but I'll wait a bit for the email response to see if this gets ironed out.
I hear Zach and the guys are good for service so I await.

Bill
Mayetta Imprintables
 
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#91 ·
Re: Where do you buy YOUR custom plastisol transfers?

Well Zach has promised a credit for the $40 overcharge, I guess the prices went up since they sent me the pricelist. The 24 sheet purchase of the 19 inch product went up a full $2.00 per sheet :O
there was more than an over charge but I'll chalk up the email response delays of a week or more, lost art, generaly letting a new customer slip through the cracks to the busy Trade show season.

I guess I'm satisfied at this point, I've heard so much good about the Expression guys that it's hard to not understand some problems.

Bill
 
#93 ·
Getting someone in your own state (or nearby) will help with the shipping transit times, but it's not totally necessary.

Turnaround time for the transfers will vary based on the quantity, vendor, job detail, etc. Probably anywhere from 2 days to 2 weeks depending on a few factors.
 
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