These material works like a charm on a latex printer as well and there is no need to wait to dry because it comes out completely dry right out of the printer.
This stuff does NOT work on a latex printer. There are vinyls made for using on latex printers but this is not one of them, it's solvent only. Solvent also produces way better quality
Been using Neenah 3G Jet Opaque and have had real nice results with it so far. Yes it's a desktop printable but for a smaller business, just getting going, thousands for solvent printers in the beginning are not feasible. Get a good pigment ink printer and you will see pretty durable results.
Bro you’ve come such a long way I remember watching your first time screen printing series when we’re struggling to burn a screen and the machine kept coming out registration lol. I drop my own brand on the 3/8/21 and in a way your a part of it so thanks for being consistent. Keep dropping these bangers. 🤙🏾
This video is unbelievably perfect today. While I’m still waiting on parts to repair my PRS100, I’ve been picking vinyls to try out HTV on about 200 hats I just got in while I get my embroidery back up & running. Substantial difference is that I’ll be attempting this with an Easypress, buuuut I ordered my IQ 360 (or vice versa) about a week and a half ago. Due to arrive 3/8!
Heck yea! When I see notification from Lee, I drop everything, including my kid and it`s time to watch this master at work! I did noticed that jumper in the Instagram post the other day and wanted to ask what is it, because I couldn't see the whole thing. Now I see it and I can thank you for introducing me to Sylosi! Found them a while ago in your story, they're on my playlist since then. The editing dude! jeez! You killed it as always! Glad to see you got that Roland fully working, bet you don't want to repeat that process ever again I can see Wheels hair on your right shoulder in 3rd chapter :))) don't kill me.. I like Wheels, he's cute AF! Let that beard grow man!!! One day, ill afford that hat press
Sylosis is incredible, they've been in my top 3 favorite bands for over a decade. Apparently there's no lint roller on earth that can save me from having wheelie hair covering me in these things 🤷🏻♂️
I'd love if you could do more videos about the Roland! I use one at work and I still don't have it working as well as I'd like it. As usual, awesome video!
110% agree with you on the embroidery! I may never look at a 6 panel hat the same again, "butt Crack" lol !!! Great Hat choice with the Yupoong and those turned out Sick!!!! So clean, Nice work bro.
those do look killer for sure - can't wait till you get a bigger shop and you are able to do so much more.. also your fault with wheels you started to play so now you must ALWAYS play. lol. keep up the great work cheers.
Hey, I got 2 questions regarding latex printers and was wondering if you can help? -I’ve seen holographic stickers and was wondering if latex printers are good for printing over holographic vinyl? -Do you still laminate the prints after or are they weatherproof right after printing? Thanks in advance.
@@leestuart38I have my stahls hat press on order as well. edit: ye I used to work at a roland dealer years ago, def still like them. I guess weigh your needs and pick the right one! nice job!
Hey lee, sorry for the non related comment, but here i go. I have been having this certain printing problem for weeks now and its driving me fucking insane and i making me seriously contemplate quitting screen printing, so ive been looking around everywhere but never got an answer. Basically when i print i am not capable of driving the ink into the tshirt, basically the print looks good on press but when you hold it up against the light, certain areas are extremely see through (you can see the individual lines/threads of the fabric). One might think that this could be cured by simply using a smaller mesh count or more pressure / angle. However, i encountred this most often with halftones, and when i do that, the gain makes the halftone look like shit. Basically the ink is not transfered to the shirt and is left in screen. I hope i have been able to express myself well enough. If you, or anyone on this planet for that matter, has got any tips, i will give them my a virtual hug. Also, keep in mind that i have tryed every-fucking-thing to make it work.. angle, pressure, of contact, different brands, plastisol, waterbased, different tshirt brand..... i am going mad Lee i remember in one video you were talking about throwing frames and i can so relate ! Screen printing has got the capability to make me mad beyond anything on this planet. I am usually quiet cool and collected, but believe it or not ! I have not too long ago *chewed* up a t shirt. Yes, chewed. Like a dog, i put it in my mouth and started to tear it apart with my teeth ! Amen.
Super video Lee, thanks. Your videos sealed the deal on me getting a 360. I love using HTV as it really increases the range of what can be printed. And of course minimal weeding compared to just plain cut vinyl. But, the only thing that puts me off HTV is the glossiness of the solvent ink. No matter how matte the actual HTV, the gloss of the ink makes the logo unreadable at the right angle. Or maybe I'm just doing something wrong...
I just waited 2 months for a box of sweaters to be screen printed (one color) and 7 of them were not even useable. People around here seem to have a major problem screen printing on polyester fleece sweatshirts. I'm so pissed, I gave up with that company entirely. Great video Lee by the way. :)
Super informative! I am struggling a bit to get my press dialed in. I use Richardson 112 and Yupoong 6606 mostly and a few Richardson 320 or other chino style hats. I am using 1.4 - 1.6mm genuine leather patches. Originally I was using the stahls thermo adhesive and was struggling to get the patches to stick to the hats. I could get the adhesive to adhere to the patch but not to the the hat. I switched to heat n bond ultimate and had more success but am still running into issues with adhesion here and there I’d say 1or 2 of 5. I use the standard 320 280 heat settings. Time is 45 seconds. First adhesive attachment is 5 seconds. Pressure is 5-7. When I called, Stahls actually said you were the man and may be able to help! So help! 😂 jkjk. Let me know your thoughts if possible.
best thing I've done all day is come across your channel. your set up is GOALS AF. I've been wanting to do HTV on a hat, but my only solution was sublimated easy subli...your stuff is dope though!!! Thanks for this vid
@@leestuart38 I definitely will...working on designs and until I get a setup, I'd love to have transfers made up. So, when you mention this printable HTV is to be used with solvent inks, do mean only the print/cut printers (like the Roland), or can those eco tank printers, using solvent ink, be used as well? thank you
Lee I may have a job coming towards you soon. There is a local contractor that wants full color pictures of jobs past put on his gear, and then his name and information. There is no other way to do this than sublimation, and he's wanting hoodies. So this may be something that you printer can put out for me.
Awesome video! Inspired me to buy this press. Also, I just bought the VG2540 (saw thats what you're running). Im coming from a VS540i. Subscribed and hit the bell! Also, I come from film making, kick ass job on your editing.
What separates you from most printers. You want and expect top quality from your products. Where can I order one of those Rouge skull hats? They are dope AF 🔥.
Lee Stuart, If its curling up on you, it might also be your temp too high. I usually learned to run mine at around 85degrees when i print on HTV. I use SISER printable HTV with my Roland. The stahl brand might need a different temp.
We backed off of this stuff because all we were getting was “can you do a shirt in an hour for my sons birthday and do the full design with his picture” questions. But for hats, might have to bring it back 👍
What is the recommended pressure and temperature? Great video, but couldn't listen to it due to an issue on my phone. Apologies if the answers are in the video, I couldn't listen.
Hey brother. I stumbled upon your channel looking at the hotronix hat press videos. I am so inspired. I started up a laser company and am going to do hat patches and other things. Thanks for such great content. Its real. I am curious about what is on your hat in this video? I would be interested in having you create and make some things for me to press myself!
Hey lee! The bgm is very satisfying.❤️ But i dont understand how that logo get printed? Is that on printer or in vinyl cutter! Because i dont understand how to transfer multicolor with vinyl heat press 😭. Will be waiting for your reply 🚩
Great vid...as ALWAYS! We purchased this machine based in your recommendation and review! We even connected and ordered leather/embroidered patches from your recommended person. I made my first hats last weekend. They turned out sweet. It show a little scorching and we immediately orderd the flex sheet. Playing around with regular vinyl now...is there a formula for setting the platens for regular vinyl? Also, how do we order the full color vibrant patches from you? Is there a min quantity? Please let us know. Dope!! Thank you and keep doing what you do....so inspiring!!! 🔥🔥🔥
For vinyl applications I usually run the lower platen on the colder side since the material is so thin and doesn't really need the extra bottom heat. 200° seems to work well for that. If you want transfers just shoot me an email through the rogue lab site with some info about what you're after 🤘🏻
This is the first time that I comment on one of your videos. Although I make custom screen printed instrument dial faces (not clothes) I see all your content as a way to give me strength to continue my (shitty) job. I love your positive attitude ... HOWEVER ... you look very tired in this video. it shows on your face. take a break!
So good. The last printable htv I used didn't turn out well. My next run I'll definitely have you print for me. How does their older hat press work with it? Cheers!
Hey Man, really enjoy your content. Quick question, how do you keep your studio neat and clean? Do you have a daily routine tidying it up? Greetings from Chihuahua, North Mexico.
Thanks man. I just do a quick cleanup at the start or end of the work day and it stays pretty clean. But if I get ink on something that gets cleaned off immediately
Great video bro. Thanks for all the info. Any heat temperature setting tip for pressing Siser Brick 600 to hats.Would u use the same settings that u mention in video of 290 / 220?
Excellent video and great tips - I want to step up my print workshop with a Roland Printer/ Plotter like yours, which is the model you use/ is there any other model you would recommend me to check out?
How much did you charge the client per hat? I am still trying to figure out how to charge fair prices. Still starting up the business. Also, thank you so much for your knowledge. I truly appreciate you.
@@leestuart38 right on! It holds up really well on clothing. So I think it would do well on hats. I’ll have to try some. I have been doing brick and strip lock lately. Looks really cool!
Do you have any recommendations for printers who follow your techniques and produce that same quality you do? Or do you also take on projects? Let me know.
