Great video, really loved the energy and how Jason took his time. Some people talk and move so fast I have to keep rewinding just to understand. Thank you so much.
The T-Shirt used for the left chest demo is the Port & Company PC150 Ring Spun Cotton Tee and the Polo Jason uses here later in the video with the left chest print is the Sport-Tek ST652 Colorblock Micropique Sport-Wick Polo.
Yeah, for the longest lasting prints we always recommend a prepress of the blank garment before printing anything on a heat press, Goof Proof included. This is only because garments soak up moisture from the air- when heat is applied it turns to steam and pushes upward, so if you're trying to push ink down into the fibers of the shirt at the same time, proper application is difficult.
Seems as though the idea of using a pillow has changed recently. I have seen many videos from transfer express that use a pillow, especially when you’re working with zippers and seams. The only time I’ve seen that you should not use a pillow is when you need to use firm pressure, but a medium or low pressure seems to be fine.
That's an attentive eye to detail there John! With the growth of popularity of UltraColor Max, our preliminary testing seems to point to an ok application/durability with the use of pillows (it is a medium application pressure). Although, as to not add confusion with the rest of the transfer line (that does not work well with pillows) we don't "officially" recommend pillows for any application.
@@transferexpressNot hard to miss “do not use pillows, do not use pillows”;) Yes i understand you definitely should not use for firm pressure. Most of what I do is UCM. Just seems there is confusion with pillows in some of the chats in social media. Maybe a new video clearing up any confusion?
@@CrossMediaSuccess yup definite there’s confusion… they use to preach about using the pillows . If I would’ve seen this before I would’ve never purchased the pillows from them lol.
Great question Natalie! Raising the print area with a mousepad or isolating it with smaller platen will make printing those areas easier and reduce the chances of damaging the garment. We show off a great example using mousepads to raise the print area on pocket t-shirts in this video, but the same concept applies for polos: th-cam.com/video/o7HwJQkztrI/w-d-xo.html One thing to keep in mind is to adjust the pressure to compensate for smaller surface areas when working with smaller platens. We have a handy guide here: blog.transferexpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/TransferExpress-Perfect-Pressure-Guide.pdf
You sure can! If stored properly, your screen printed transfers can last 10 years or more! We have a full video on how to store and protect your transfers here: th-cam.com/video/zTAgqUeUsXw/w-d-xo.html
For transfer types that require a cover sheet, craft paper should be fine- the regular thin sheets don't block too much heat. For transfers with a hot peel, you should not use a coversheet at all- the paper carrier the transfers are on act as your coversheet.
If you're using screen printed transfers, you are correct: do not use heat printing pillows. Pillows disperse the pressure too much, which is needed for proper application. Instead we recommend using a mousepad or print perfect pad to raise the printing area so the seams are not interfering with the print area. Alternatively, with Hotronix heat presses you can use smaller platens to isolate those print areas, just like we do with the 11 x 15 platen here: th-cam.com/video/kf8Gb2TpQ5o/w-d-xo.html
Well, it depends... How are you printing them yourself? Our screen printed transfers are printed with plastisol ink with screen printing presses. It can get messy with inks, emulsion, chemical cleanup and the space needed to print them. Not to mention dryers or curing units. There's commercial screen printing shops that even have trouble screen printing plastisol transfers, as flatstock(paper substrate) printing is a little more involved over direct to apparel screen printing. We handle all that, so all you have to do it press them. Wash tested to 50+ wash/dry cycles our screen printed transfers look, feel, wash and wear just like a traditional screen printed t-shirt. Order 6 or 600+, we're more than capable of any size job (and they ship as quick as the next business day in some cases). Also, when stored correctly they'll last YEARS. (seriously we printed a 10 year old transfer in this video: th-cam.com/video/zTAgqUeUsXw/w-d-xo.html) If you're talking about cutting heat transfer vinyl, sure, it works great for low quantity but you still have to weed every design, costing you time at high quantities. Time=Money. Sq inch for sq inch, The cost of htv material vs custom transfers is almost even. Pay for what you need when you need it without having to stock rolls of every color you'll need. Using our transfers there's no need to learn how to use a cutter or cutting software or invest in those machines. And multi-color designs? No need to line them up perfectly, we'll register all the colors for you... so with just one simple press you've got a finished, retail-ready t-shirt. The benefit to HTV we can't compete with is the ability to print it NOW, like, take an idea to a finished shirt in less than an hour-and of course quick and easy customization, like names, etc. Vinyl is still the best way for low quantity, limited color and one-off shirts. Printing DTF or white toner? We can do that too- but in a climate controlled environment with machines that are maintained daily by qualified techs. No banding on prints, perfect adhesive layers, vibrant colors, smooth and opaque white backings every time. You don't have to stock rolls of carrier, inks or powder adhesives. We also wash test them to 50+ wash/dry cycles to ensure you can be confident putting your brand behind them. They're also priced per sq inch and they're available with next day turnaround times, so no need to pay off the expense of buying printers and inks, let alone having to clean printheads or ink lines when they clog up. From what we've heard from the print industry, our UltraColor Max transfers are on a league of their own with other DTF transfers, they're light on the garment with a very soft hand feel- unlike the cheaper kinds that feel like a sticker on the shirt. Request a sample, they're free: www.transferexpress.com/marketing-tools/free-samples If you're talking about desktop inkjet transfer paper, those last a couple washes, tops. No high quality prints and typically you have to print on light colored garments only, similar to sublimation. You can't run a t-shirt business on them, #1 because they're expensive just for the paper, not even factoring in ink or printer costs, and #2 because of the quality, they're just not intended to be retail products. All of our transfers work on light or dark color, cottons, polyester, 50/50's and blends. We have a couple transfer types specifically for Nylon and Spandex too. And in the case when something goes wrong, you're not left in frustration by yourself, we have a whole team of customer service specialists that will help you with any issues you may have applying transfers. We've been screen printing heat transfers for over 30 years, for some of the largest names in the apparel decorating industry. If you've invested into the capabilities to produce high quality transfers yourself, great! We might not be able to bring any more value to your brand or business, but, if you haven't we're more than happy to help!
We do use transparent carrier sheets on the UltraColor Transfers. For our screen printed transfers, we use the paper carrier sheets as they tend to release the inks better with a time-saving hot peel and act as a coversheet when pressing.
We use mousepads! We actually use one right here at 7:56 in this video: th-cam.com/video/_t4jGhGzbPg/w-d-xo.html They're super cheap too! www.transferexpress.com/heat-press-accessories/mouse-pads
For using an iron, the short answer is no. With a household Iron you cannot maintain a consistent temperature or pressure that is needed to apply screen printed transfers- For best results we recommend using a heat press with adjustable, locking pressure and digital temperature settings.
How do you press a jersey with stitching on the front, if I don't use a heat pillow, the press won't clamp evenly on the shirt, because of the stitching
Hey urjnlegend, we typically would raise the print areas with a print perfect pad or a mousepad to allow the stitching to sit lower. What specific garment are you printing on? We have a video on split front jerseys that may help out too: th-cam.com/video/T3iIzg3L2io/w-d-xo.html
You said not to use a cover sheet and a pillow. I have seen several videos presented bu Josh and others from Stahls where they used cover sheet and even pillows. Can you please clarify. Conflicting information here ! Thanks
Sorry about the confusion Tosin! Always defer to the specific application instructions for the transfers you're applying. For most of our screen-printed transfers the cover sheets can block some heat and the pillows can make it hard to dial in the right pressure. With the Cad-Cut Vinyl and UltraColor transfers Josh usually presses, cover sheets are recommended.
@@transferexpress I agree that there is conflicting information. I ordered a package deal with my Hotronix Fusion IQ that came with several pillows that I saw Josh recommend, now we're being told that we should use Heat Press Pads so now I have to spend additional money to purchase pads for the best results because it's what's recommended.
Question I just came across this video this morning , I have an order for some hoodies from my brand that need to go out in 2 days. I have the goof proof transfers and I only have the pillows for pressing, I don’t have the pads is there any alternative I can use or adjustments I can make to the temp or pressure on the press…I have a StarCraft 15x15?
Hey here Tavaris, you sure can! We use mousepads to raise the printing area- one of the best things about them is that they're widely available (and they're super cheap). If there are any local office supply stores or even electronics stores around you -they should have some in stock, then you can use to raise the printing area. Depending on the style of hoodies and sizes you need to print, you may be able to position the garment so both the hood and the pocket are off the lower platen of your 15 x 15 press so you have nice, even pressure across the printing area. The pillows are great for other print methods, but they make the printing surface a little bit too soft for screen printed transfers. Hope this helps!
Great video, really loved the energy and how Jason took his time. Some people talk and move so fast I have to keep rewinding just to understand. Thank you so much.
Thanks Consuela! We're always happy to help out- Jason is great!
Thank you! So many great points. Great job in presenting this information. Love the humor.
Glad you enjoyed it! Jason is the best!
I love Jason and Tasha's energy!!!!
We do to!
Sound like my favorite T-Shirt guy Stan Banks 🤔 “It’s ya boy!”
Subscribing because of how goofy you guys are! 😆 oh and the good info too. Thanks!
Thanks Julie! We're always happy to help (and be goofy)!
It’s your boy! 😂🤣 thank you.
Could you possible tell me what brand shirt you are using for the left chest logo example?
The T-Shirt used for the left chest demo is the Port & Company PC150 Ring Spun Cotton Tee and the Polo Jason uses here later in the video with the left chest print is the Sport-Tek ST652 Colorblock Micropique Sport-Wick Polo.
@@transferexpress thank you!!
On good proof do u still need press shirt first before pressing shirt transfer
Yeah, for the longest lasting prints we always recommend a prepress of the blank garment before printing anything on a heat press, Goof Proof included.
This is only because garments soak up moisture from the air- when heat is applied it turns to steam and pushes upward, so if you're trying to push ink down into the fibers of the shirt at the same time, proper application is difficult.
Seems as though the idea of using a pillow has changed recently. I have seen many videos from transfer express that use a pillow, especially when you’re working with zippers and seams. The only time I’ve seen that you should not use a pillow is when you need to use firm pressure, but a medium or low pressure seems to be fine.
That's an attentive eye to detail there John! With the growth of popularity of UltraColor Max, our preliminary testing seems to point to an ok application/durability with the use of pillows (it is a medium application pressure). Although, as to not add confusion with the rest of the transfer line (that does not work well with pillows) we don't "officially" recommend pillows for any application.
@@transferexpressNot hard to miss “do not use pillows, do not use pillows”;) Yes i understand you definitely should not use for firm pressure. Most of what I do is UCM. Just seems there is confusion with pillows in some of the chats in social media.
Maybe a new video clearing up any confusion?
@@CrossMediaSuccess yup definite there’s confusion… they use to preach about using the pillows . If I would’ve seen this before I would’ve never purchased the pillows from them lol.
What can we use then if we have to do a logo on a polo shirt with buttons like what you are wearing ??
Great question Natalie! Raising the print area with a mousepad or isolating it with smaller platen will make printing those areas easier and reduce the chances of damaging the garment.
We show off a great example using mousepads to raise the print area on pocket t-shirts in this video, but the same concept applies for polos: th-cam.com/video/o7HwJQkztrI/w-d-xo.html
One thing to keep in mind is to adjust the pressure to compensate for smaller surface areas when working with smaller platens. We have a handy guide here: blog.transferexpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/TransferExpress-Perfect-Pressure-Guide.pdf
Can I use old transfers from transfer express?
You sure can! If stored properly, your screen printed transfers can last 10 years or more! We have a full video on how to store and protect your transfers here: th-cam.com/video/zTAgqUeUsXw/w-d-xo.html
Is craft paper ok to use instead of a teflon sheet?
For transfer types that require a cover sheet, craft paper should be fine- the regular thin sheets don't block too much heat. For transfers with a hot peel, you should not use a coversheet at all- the paper carrier the transfers are on act as your coversheet.
@@transferexpress Thanks a lot.
so even if i’m printing on a sweatshirt and i want print area raised avoiding pocket seam etc, i shouldn’t use the pillow still?
If you're using screen printed transfers, you are correct: do not use heat printing pillows. Pillows disperse the pressure too much, which is needed for proper application. Instead we recommend using a mousepad or print perfect pad to raise the printing area so the seams are not interfering with the print area.
Alternatively, with Hotronix heat presses you can use smaller platens to isolate those print areas, just like we do with the 11 x 15 platen here: th-cam.com/video/kf8Gb2TpQ5o/w-d-xo.html
Wait so whats the difference from buying a transfer from you or printing it ourselves?
Well, it depends... How are you printing them yourself? Our screen printed transfers are printed with plastisol ink with screen printing presses. It can get messy with inks, emulsion, chemical cleanup and the space needed to print them. Not to mention dryers or curing units. There's commercial screen printing shops that even have trouble screen printing plastisol transfers, as flatstock(paper substrate) printing is a little more involved over direct to apparel screen printing. We handle all that, so all you have to do it press them. Wash tested to 50+ wash/dry cycles our screen printed transfers look, feel, wash and wear just like a traditional screen printed t-shirt. Order 6 or 600+, we're more than capable of any size job (and they ship as quick as the next business day in some cases). Also, when stored correctly they'll last YEARS. (seriously we printed a 10 year old transfer in this video: th-cam.com/video/zTAgqUeUsXw/w-d-xo.html)
If you're talking about cutting heat transfer vinyl, sure, it works great for low quantity but you still have to weed every design, costing you time at high quantities. Time=Money. Sq inch for sq inch, The cost of htv material vs custom transfers is almost even. Pay for what you need when you need it without having to stock rolls of every color you'll need. Using our transfers there's no need to learn how to use a cutter or cutting software or invest in those machines. And multi-color designs? No need to line them up perfectly, we'll register all the colors for you... so with just one simple press you've got a finished, retail-ready t-shirt. The benefit to HTV we can't compete with is the ability to print it NOW, like, take an idea to a finished shirt in less than an hour-and of course quick and easy customization, like names, etc. Vinyl is still the best way for low quantity, limited color and one-off shirts.
Printing DTF or white toner? We can do that too- but in a climate controlled environment with machines that are maintained daily by qualified techs. No banding on prints, perfect adhesive layers, vibrant colors, smooth and opaque white backings every time. You don't have to stock rolls of carrier, inks or powder adhesives. We also wash test them to 50+ wash/dry cycles to ensure you can be confident putting your brand behind them. They're also priced per sq inch and they're available with next day turnaround times, so no need to pay off the expense of buying printers and inks, let alone having to clean printheads or ink lines when they clog up. From what we've heard from the print industry, our UltraColor Max transfers are on a league of their own with other DTF transfers, they're light on the garment with a very soft hand feel- unlike the cheaper kinds that feel like a sticker on the shirt. Request a sample, they're free: www.transferexpress.com/marketing-tools/free-samples
If you're talking about desktop inkjet transfer paper, those last a couple washes, tops. No high quality prints and typically you have to print on light colored garments only, similar to sublimation. You can't run a t-shirt business on them, #1 because they're expensive just for the paper, not even factoring in ink or printer costs, and #2 because of the quality, they're just not intended to be retail products. All of our transfers work on light or dark color, cottons, polyester, 50/50's and blends. We have a couple transfer types specifically for Nylon and Spandex too.
And in the case when something goes wrong, you're not left in frustration by yourself, we have a whole team of customer service specialists that will help you with any issues you may have applying transfers. We've been screen printing heat transfers for over 30 years, for some of the largest names in the apparel decorating industry.
If you've invested into the capabilities to produce high quality transfers yourself, great! We might not be able to bring any more value to your brand or business, but, if you haven't we're more than happy to help!
Hello have you guys ever thought about using a transparent transfer carrier sheet? Thanks
We do use transparent carrier sheets on the UltraColor Transfers. For our screen printed transfers, we use the paper carrier sheets as they tend to release the inks better with a time-saving hot peel and act as a coversheet when pressing.
@@transferexpress ok thanks for the reply
What do you put under a kids shirt that the seams are making it not press flat because the shirt is smaller then the heat press pad??
We use mousepads! We actually use one right here at 7:56 in this video: th-cam.com/video/_t4jGhGzbPg/w-d-xo.html
They're super cheap too! www.transferexpress.com/heat-press-accessories/mouse-pads
Can u use a household iron
For using an iron, the short answer is no. With a household Iron you cannot maintain a consistent temperature or pressure that is needed to apply screen printed transfers- For best results we recommend using a heat press with adjustable, locking pressure and digital temperature settings.
How do you press a jersey with stitching on the front, if I don't use a heat pillow, the press won't clamp evenly on the shirt, because of the stitching
Hey urjnlegend, we typically would raise the print areas with a print perfect pad or a mousepad to allow the stitching to sit lower.
What specific garment are you printing on?
We have a video on split front jerseys that may help out too: th-cam.com/video/T3iIzg3L2io/w-d-xo.html
How do I know if I should mirror the image when buying custom heat transfers from you guys for my shirts?
Nope! We will handle any mirroring of the images to ensure it prints correctly. Just send us the art as you want it to appear on the final product.
*_ Great video_* , _thanks_ for the info keep being Great!!!!!!!!!!!
You said not to use a cover sheet and a pillow. I have seen several videos presented bu Josh and others from Stahls where they used cover sheet and even pillows. Can you please clarify. Conflicting information here ! Thanks
Sorry about the confusion Tosin! Always defer to the specific application instructions for the transfers you're applying. For most of our screen-printed transfers the cover sheets can block some heat and the pillows can make it hard to dial in the right pressure. With the Cad-Cut Vinyl and UltraColor transfers Josh usually presses, cover sheets are recommended.
@@transferexpress I agree that there is conflicting information. I ordered a package deal with my Hotronix Fusion IQ that came with several pillows that I saw Josh recommend, now we're being told that we should use Heat Press Pads so now I have to spend additional money to purchase pads for the best results because it's what's recommended.
How many washes til the screen printed design will last?
We test all of our transfers over 50 wash and dry cycles. Laundered correctly the print will outlast the shirt in most cases!
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Yooo it’s ya boy Jason
I should've watched this video back in 2020 lmaooooo
🤣 But, at least you watched it now right? Better late than never 🤣
Got my 2021 Marketing Kit, catalogs today. Excited to make 2021 a year so I can avoid the horrible year of 2020!!
Question I just came across this video this morning , I have an order for some hoodies from my brand that need to go out in 2 days. I have the goof proof transfers and I only have the pillows for pressing, I don’t have the pads is there any alternative I can use or adjustments I can make to the temp or pressure on the press…I have a StarCraft 15x15?
Hey here Tavaris, you sure can! We use mousepads to raise the printing area- one of the best things about them is that they're widely available (and they're super cheap). If there are any local office supply stores or even electronics stores around you -they should have some in stock, then you can use to raise the printing area. Depending on the style of hoodies and sizes you need to print, you may be able to position the garment so both the hood and the pocket are off the lower platen of your 15 x 15 press so you have nice, even pressure across the printing area.
The pillows are great for other print methods, but they make the printing surface a little bit too soft for screen printed transfers. Hope this helps!
@@transferexpress thanks for the info, truly appreciated.
Daaaamn, I'm guilty of creating some "belly prints" 🤦🏽♀️🤭
We've all done it at some point or another! LOL