Screen Print? Transfer?

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Oct. 12 2008 at 11:52 PM
Posted by: Rambo4 “Quote Reply
Hello, I would like to produce a product that is made out of sweatshirt material (about 80% cotton, 20% polyester, about 10oz). It is a type of bag that is going to have a design printed on it (3 inches by 3 inches). The designs are going to be 1 color. I'm wondering what I should use to put the images on the garments. I was thinking screenprinting but that requires a long process. Also I would have to go through creating screens. I was also thinking of the heat-transfer process but I won't be able to print on dark colored garments. Is there any other options that I have? Is there any one that has gone through this process and has suggestions? I'm looking at mass producing these items. Any help would be great. Thanks, Brett
Oct. 13 2008 at 11:09 PM
Posted by: cartess3 “Quote Reply
You can use a heat press to print on dark colored garments... who told you that you couldn't? The heat transfer route would allow you to only print on demand, versus going through a screen printer and having to print a ton. You can print onto dark colored shirts. Here are two sites that can quote you the cost for the transfers (printed on dark garments): http://www.txpress.com http://www.first-edition.com (they specialize in making transfers using screen printed method) Also, check out my site... http://www.tshirtriches.com Cartess Ross Recession Proof Your Business - Get More Customers, Sales and Leads
Oct. 15 2008 at 5:32 PM
Posted by: pusz4frog “Quote Reply
Interesting idea - recycling maternity clothes!!
Oct. 18 2008 at 4:56 PM
Posted by: Rambo4 “Quote Reply
Do the heat transfer's stay on the garment well? I don't want the design pealing off. What's better the screenprinted transfer or the digital transfer? Thanks again for the help
Oct. 18 2008 at 5:20 PM
Posted by: Rambo4 “Quote Reply
Also, does the transfer last longer on 50%cotton/50%polyester or 100%cotton? Thanks again
Nov. 06 2008 at 8:04 AM
Posted by: graphicdesigngreenville “Quote Reply
Screen printing isn't that long of a process, if you are doing 24-36 or more of the same print usually screen printers will take the job in a heart beat. If you are looking for a solution for individual customization on a darker material, you could try inkjet printing for garments. Here's one of the bigger inkjet printers: T JET A company that might have another option is STAHLS they do a lot of iron-on/transfers designs with a variety of materials. STAHLS Good luck! Edited by: graphicdesigngreenville - Nov. 06 2008 at 8:09 AMCalvin Hanson Owner and Logo Designer Photo Graphics WEB - www.pgraphics.biz BLOG - www.graphicdesigngreenville.com