Comments on: Screen Printing Vs Plastisol Transfers

By: Andy Whipyoass Witabelt

Andy Whipyoass Witabelt — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 20:26:14 +0000

Hey, Im using inkjet printing method for my shirts and the printing is fine. The only problem is that the transfers dont stay on the t-shirts for more than a few hours because their corners start comming off. I need some help. I dont know whether I should start using plastisol transfers because I dont know if they will stick really good. Or if i should get some glue or something to make the screen printing more sticky so it can stay on the t-shirts. PLEASE HELP ME!

By: Myklnj

Myklnj — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 00:27:00 +0000

Hello,

First time poster, long time lurker...lol.

I wonder if you could speak to the cost of these two methods.

If plastisol is the same as screenprinting with the exception that one is printed to a tee and another to transfer paper, is cost the only difference.

Understanding that certain transfers may not hold up in the wash, is the print quality about the same in general?

I am currently working on a line and working on a business/action plan and am at a crossroad as to whether to outsource to a plastisol printer and press myself or to outsource the whole deal.

Thanks in advance for any insight you can offer.

Mykl

By: Patrick W

Patrick W — Thu, 14 Oct 2010 08:06:22 +0000

i don't know where to post all my questions: What do you call the paper transfer that you use for the printer, Any inkjet printer works? Do you need special ink or regular printer ink works? instead of a heat press, Can i use a regular iron for press? How much money do I need for start up. Do i need a bank loan, Do i need a EIn or business license if I'm opening up a store? but just sell it on the internet?

By: Eduardo Aguilar

Eduardo Aguilar — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 11:55:30 +0000

what do you think about water based inks and do you know any good water based shirt printers??

By: steve a

steve a — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 01:26:41 +0000

Thanks for this post im in the printing process of my own designs and i have people that want what i make but i don't have every design printed this sound like a great alternative to start up with until the money starts flowing in.

By: DefunktOne

DefunktOne — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 17:16:15 +0000

Thanks for the tip. Pre-ordering batches gets pretty darn expensive!!!

By: usman

usman — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 17:26:25 +0000

that link for the list of plastisol printing companies is not working