One thing I've learned in many years dealing with customers is that not all relationships work. The goal of a businessperson is to maximize the number of working relationships but occassionally, and it should be the exception, it doesn't work out.

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hi. i did not expect that theres a lot of companies offering custom screen printed transfers. as of now, I am ordering from transferexpress.com but there prices is to expensive especially for using your own artwork. best from anyones experience in the industry of buying custom screen printed plastisol transfer, what company should i choose to buy at a very affordable price but the best quality.

 

Best to go through Rick's list, call up the vendors and ask for samples and a price list. Everyone's needs are different.

 

Thank you for the comprehensive list as it will come in very handy for the following reason.

While we realize most, if not all, transfer manufacturers will sell direct to "consumers", we try to support those that are the most focused on the professional apparel decorating "trade", some of whom offer special "trade" pricing.

We are appalled to see Versatrans new internet promotional campaign EVERYWHERE, targeting the general public on non industry websites (some even as obscure as CallCenter.org).

Their offer with a link to their website:
Versatrans Gives You 50% OFF Your 1st Transfer Order up to $100!

We've been a trade client of Versatrans for over 2 years and agree that they do quality work. However, we have NEVER been offered a promotional discount on any order, new or repeat. In addition, they have no special pricing available to the "trade".

We are now diverting our Versatrans business to other suppliers and will support only those that treat the professional decorating trade as a unique entity. Make sure you determine when you contact potential suppliers whether they classify YOUR decorating business as something special... or if you're just like the guy ordering transfers for his family reunion..

In our opinion, Versatrans just made a move that should bump them off any "preferred" vendor listing, including the one here on t-shirtforums.com

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We are appalled to see Versatrans new internet promotional campaign EVERYWHERE, targeting the general public on non industry websites (some even as obscure as CallCenter.org).

Their offer with a link to their website:
Versatrans Gives You 50% OFF Your 1st Transfer Order up to $100!

We've been a trade client of Versatrans for over 2 years and agree that they do quality work. However, we have NEVER been offered a promotional discount on any order, new or repeat. In addition, they have no special pricing available to the "trade".

We are now diverting our Versatrans business to other suppliers and will support only those that treat the professional decorating trade as a unique entity. Make sure you determine when you contact potential suppliers whether they classify YOUR decorating business as something special... or if you're just like the guy ordering transfers for his family reunion..

In our opinion, Versatrans just made a move that should bump them off any "preferred" vendor listing, including the one here on t-shirtforums.com

Some things just lend themselves to not being a consumer product. Custom transfers, that require a commercial heat press for application, is one of them. You don't find one of those puppies on every kitchen counter.

Not sure what you saw where (callcenter.org is a parked site with junk advertising), but I wouldn't be too worried that versatrans is going consumer. Certainly no more so that any other transfer company who may sell inkjet paper for home use.

 

Ads for various vendors are some how connected to to your own Google searches...When I use my wife's computer, I do not see Versatranz ads on the same sites as I do on my computer....

 

Don't you just hate that? Tho it's brilliant marketing. I go to Sperry's website to look for shoes. Weeks after that, a Sperry ad appears on almost any other site I visit. If you didn't know better, you would think it was divine intervention and God wanted you to buy these Sperrys.

 

I get promotional emails from Versatranz all the time but I am not a regular customer.

 

does any one know places that kinda do ur design for u i have an idea of what i want but dnt knw how to use softwares or where to begin pls help

 

I would post a request in the referral section, describe what you are looking for, and ask for folks to reply with proposals.

 

Im.new to this site not sure what to do but it sounds like a great idea thanks i have a couole designs i want them to be able to do an print out on the plastisol

 

Those steps are separate. First, get your artwork done. Best to have whoever you hire as artist to get it done in vector format.

Then come back to this list and contact the transfer printers to get pricing on having your new art printed into transfers.

 

I think this great a lot of people can use this info.

 

Hi !

we are based in Europe but ship to US and other countries as well.

www.plastisoltransfer24.com
www.plastisoltransfer24.co.uk

Thanks for sharing !

Martin Kabat

 

Would shipping from Europe to Canada be anywhere near cost effective?....

 

Hi all,

I am new here and I found your thread helpful. However I would like to get more details on what you guys are being charged from your different suppliers.
One particular supplier, PW Custom, offers a 13" X 19" gang sheet with 1 colors at around $1.6. With 3 colors it goes up to $4. That is on a basis of 100 prints.

Would you say that is the regular price.

Some of my designs would take the whole sheet, that would make for a very expensive final product...

Anyone has a cheaper alternative they have tried?

Thank you.

P

 

Most of the sites on the list have rate charts. Just pull up a few and compare.

 

Thank you so much for this thread. I am finding so much info. Thanks to those of you who are willing to share your experiences

 

We have used Silver Mountain for the last 6 years with very few issues.

 

Any UK/Europe based plastisol transfer makers or suppliers of pre made transfers?

 

I like F&M Expressions

 

Hi Atari, I was doing some searching on companies for plastisol transfers and found this thread from 2006. Could you share any updated info as to what is currently the top options by any chance?

 

I was just doing the same thing, Coker! Things have changed a lot since 2006 so any updated lists or comments would be great!!!

 

can anyone tell me a good reasonable company that does heat transfers? Im new so im still trying to put this all together.

 

I've only done this once, and it was recently, but I used F&M. It was only one color and a simple design, but they worked perfectly, and I received the transfers quickly.

 

Hello. Read back thru the posts from the last couple of years. You will see several good companies mentioned. Good luck!

 

Company Geo Max Size Location Website
Ace USA 11x13 OH http://www.acetransco.com
Air Waves USA 12.5x19 OH http://www.customironons.com/
Art Brands USA 10.5x14.5 OH http://www.customtransfers123.com/
Barber & Co USA 12x12 GA http://www.barberandcompany.com
Cheapheattransfers USA 10x12 OH http://www.cheapheattransfers.com
Deco-Print USA Unknown NY http://www.deco-print.net
Dowling USA 10x11.5 FL http://www.dowlinggraphics.com
F&M USA 13x19 NJ http://www.fmexpressions.com/
FCI Transfers USA 11x13 OR http://www.fcitransfers.com/
First Edition USA 12x12 KS http://www.first-edition.com
Global Impression USA 25x19 FL http://www.globalimp.com/
Gulfside USA 12x18 FL http://gulfsideheattransfers.com/
Heat Transfer Warehouse USA 13x19 ND http://www.heattransferwarehouse.com
Horizon Products USA Unknown CA http://www.horizoncustomheattransfers.com/
Howard Sportswear USA 10x12 IL http://www.howardsportswear.net
Instagraphic USA Unknown CA http://www.instagraph.com
Love Unlimited USA 25x38 NY http://www.lovetransfers.com/
M&M Designs USA 10x14 TX http://www.m-mdesigns.com
Names Limited USA 12x10 IA http://www.nameslimited.net/
Pro World USA 11x17 NJ http://www.pwcustom.com/
Quick Trans USA 11x14 IA http://www.quicktrans.net
Seay Graphics USA 11x14 IN http://www.seaygraphics.com
Semo Imprints USA 10x12 MO http://www.semoimprints.com
Silver Mountain USA 12x14 KY http://www.silvermountaingraphics.com
Transfer Express USA 11x11 OH http://www.transferexpress.com/
Transfers4u4less USA 10.5x12 NC http://www.transfers4u4less.com/
Versatrans USA 13x19 MI http://www.versatranz.com
Deco-Print CAN Unknown Ontario http://www.deco-print.net
Dunblane and Turners CAN 12x12 Ontario http://www.dunblaneandturners.com/
Reflex2K CAN 12x11 Ontario http://reflex2k.com/
Spot 98 CAN 10x11.5 Unknown http://www.spot98.net/
Venture Graphics CAN 9x12 BC http://www.venturegraphics.ca
Wood's Transfers CAN 10x15 Ontario http://transfers.woodsclothing.com/
Plastisol Transfer 24 EUR 23x33 cm Germany http://www.plastisoltransfer24.co.uk/
Graphiscreen UK A4 Kent http://www.graphiscreen.co.uk/
J&A UK Unknown Lincolnshire http://www.ja-int.co.uk/
Jester Prints UK Unknown Somerset Unknown
Revolution UK Unknown Leicestershire http://www.revolutiontransfers.co.uk/
Target UK Unknown Essex http://custom.targettransfers.com/
Valerie Ann Leisure UK Unknown Stockport http://www.val-ltd.co.uk/

 

Quick Bump for anyone who is looking for more options just like me.
My biggest grip with a company Ive been using for years is that they wanted me to place a separate order for 10 Sheets/Images that were identical to another order except for the size of the image. I ordered 75 prints @ 11x11 and I needed 10 @ 5.5x5.5. Taking the original order down by 10 would increase my cost by $40 while adding the order of 10 would cost more than $100.

I need more options!

 

Doubt you will find someone who will treat that as 1 order. Did you?

A different size may as well have been an entirely different design. Separate screens have to be burned both ways.

 

Because it would decrease the size of the prints to the majority units.
63 are adults and 5 are toddler. The max print area is 11x14. The adults are 11x11.
In order to accomodate a gang sheet to fit the toddlers it would decrease the 11x11. The images are going on unisex shirts in which the majority is size XL.

 

See Wormil's spreadsheet: http://www.t-shirtforums.com/plastisol-transfers/t77081.html

It has max sizes and who gangs or not. Choose the companies who makes the ganged size you need and contact them for a quote.

 

Thank you!

 

Joe said it all. Try VersaTrans. Their sheets are 13" x 19" and you may gang images. Great product and fast.

 

Do most heat transfers have to be cut out exactly before transfering the image?

 

No if you mean contour cut.

You only have to cut ganged sheets-where you have multiple images on one sheet.

And you can cut them any which way. Straight, crooked, round, it doesn't matter.

Only the ink stays on the garment after pressing. Nothing sticks from the paper like it does with inkjet transfers.

 

I used to screen print for years and called it quits just a few years back. But now I'm new to heat transfers and plastisol transfers. I did my first purchase of ganged artwork with silvermountaingraphics.com from a personal reference. I had problems with my first few prints "lifting" in certain spots. I tried to troubleshoot on my own, but I couldn't figure it out. So I emailed silvermountaingraphics this past Sunday, not expecting a reply that day as it is Sunday afterall. To my surprise @franktheprinter emailed me back within 30 minutes and offered to troubleshoot with me. We emailed back and forth on Sunday and my problem was my pressure wasn't enough. After I adjusted the pressure, prints were turning out perfect. Customer service doesn't get any better then that. So that's just my first order and impressions of silvermountaingraphics.com, and I couldn't have been more impressed. So check them out! And thanks again Frank if you read this! -Jim.