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@@mzikayiseelliot5911we manufacture the transfers at our Brisbane facility. We have a range of print and cut vinyl options with blockers to prevent the dye from the jerseys discolouring the numbers. All you need is a heat press to apply them. Let me know if you would like a quote.
Depends on the transfers you are using. Our UltraColour transfers require 150°C to adhere correctly but won't need long. A short prepress followed by a short transfer press followed by a short post press would be the way to go. If you are worried about too much heat on the garment we have some low temperature vinyls suited for nylon. All of these are available on our website.
Yes its a good idea to back off the pressure a little with the smaller plate. The smaller the plate size the more pressure to reduce. Cotton garments are pretty good when it comes to handling pressure but synthetics can be a bit touchy and prone to scorch marks when the pressure is too high. When pressing a job on a new sized platen its a good idea to do a bit of testing to start with to get your settings dialled in.
I ca not get my heat press connected to the air compressor I got, the cable that came with the heat press does not fit in to the air compressor, is there a connector that is recommended for this? Thanks for your video
Your best bet is to take the connector off the dual and take it to a hardware store so they can find the right part for your compressor. All is needed is an adapter to connect the two up.
Hello! And congrats on deciding to upgrade your heat press setup. The dual air fusion requires 1 horsepower and 8 gallon hold tank, 120 psi - uses 3.8 cfm. There isn't any one particular compressor that we endorse. As long as they meet the above requirements you should be good to go. We do however recommend purchasing the compressor from a reputable source so if you do have any issues with the compressor you can easily return it for a different one.
It sure would. We have a couple of HTV products that are specifically suited for adhering to nylon materials. Our Flex Nylon, and Digital Invite Light Nylon if you require a printed product. Both of these are available to order on our website. Just search "nylon". Let me know if you have any other questions. More than happy to help.
@@janellekm do you mean like a calico fabric? If you send a photo to marketing@velflex.com.au we can organise a video. I don't think we have one already made.
Correct. ScreenPrint PRO uses your traditional plastisol inks with a modern production method giving you the flexibility of hot or cold peel transfers.
Great video! I was shocked at how easily it weeds and how stretchable it is. I also love that you can layer it and use it on much more than just cotton.
Definitely an option for natural fabrics. Natural fabrics as you alluded to don't tend to scorch as easily, it's the moisture evaporation that gives it the scorched look. Synthetic fabrics however actually scorch if too much heat and pressure is applied - and a steamer won't fix that unfortunately. Though regardless of whether that material is natural or synthetic, if you are applying way too much pressure you are compressing the fibres to a point where they may not return for some time which isn't ideal if you've got to get the job to your customer within a few days.
Hi Rafael, not something we've tried but I don't see why not. You would just need to adjust the distance between rollers to accomodate the extra thickness of the magnet.
This is fantastic information! I’m so glad I came across your video! It would’ve been nice to show a visual comparison of the design, for each print style. Nevertheless, thank you for educating us on the differences!
We've only used it for vinyl laminating so can't confirm the process for rigid signage. You would need to increase the distance between rollers to accomodate the thicker material. Other than that the process should be similar.
Thanks Ben! the alignment tips are great! If I can add, a set square ruler (clear with black number markings) is a lifesaver when checking if prints are laid square.
Amazing documentary. I just started my business with a new Barudan pro3 for embroidery and a Brother GTX pro printer which can do Dtg and Dtf plus my Hotronix press and Schultz pretreatment machine, I feel really motivated with my small business and first GOD it will grow. Thanks for such amazing video.
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed our video. It sounds like you have an impressive setup. Can't go wrong with a Hotronix press! With your passion and the right tools, your business will grow and succeed. If you ever have any questions or need further advice, feel free to reach out. Best of luck, and thanks again for watching!
The reason dye is released from the shirt is from the way sublimation is done. High heat opens up the cells in the garment for the sublimation ink to enter into. As the garment cools the cells close locking the colour in. That's why when we then heat press a transfer on, the heat reopens the garment's cells allowing some of the ink to be released. The ink used in our high quality transfers is heat resistant so it is very unlikely for the ink from the transfer to bleed into the garment.
Hello! Do you know the material of the bags? Since you are familiar with it Cricut vinyl should be fine for your natural fabrics. Cricut vinyls can struggle with your more intricate designs though and I'm not sure how they perform on synthetic materials. Would depend on your heat press as well.
Hello, we only make the transfers to go onto the bags - we don't do the decorating. We sell the transfers to decorators, uniform shops etc If you are looking for a supplier who can provide you with branded string book bags send us through your details and we can put you in touch with a decorator in your area.
Cold peel transfers have a more matt finish once pressed onto the garment and, in my opinion, a nicer feel. It is also easier to press - our hot peel transfer needs to be peeled immediately after pressing so is less forgiving. The hot peel suits a lot of our customers from a productivity perspective as it it a quicker process from press to peel. Whereas we have a lot of customers who prefer the cold peel as it allows more consistency with the peel as you can set the garments aside and peel once the garments have cooled back down to room temp.
Ok I have to thank you. I have had a cold laminator sitting in my shop for probably 2-3 years. I tried it once a long time ago and it went horribly. Tons of bubbles and wrinkles, I thought I bought a bad laminator. I got a job today and it requires the stickers to be laminated so I decided to give it one more shot before I either turn down the job or outsource it. I came across your video, your laminator looks just like mine. This simple method worked PERFECTLY! I can laminate now! I'm so excited, this is a huge win for me!
