Re: new here, looking to grow business and could do with some help :D
Posted: 03 Mar 2011, 19:49
Hi everyone
Glad I found this site, my dad has been doing some sublimation for a few years as part of his retail business, mainly just mugs and tshirts. I am getting more involved with the sublimation side now and so trying to gain a better knowledge and source new products. Just have a few questions as my dad has never really looked elsewhere for stuff - just used a supplier and be done. But I would like to know what the difference is in the mugs? I have read there is different quality/types. So before I go looking for cheaper suppliers I suppose I'm asking what are the better quality? we use standard 11oz plain white, not sure of surface, just always used novachrome so not sure what there mugs are.
I have seen it is cheaper on ebay with lower delivery charge also, but again not sure if these are a rubbish quality mug.
We use the Rioch printer and inks, and the inks are pricey! anyone know where they can get these inks for under £60 an ink?
Lastly, paper - always used epson inkjet paper (not sure of exact model) from ryman's, I realise he has probably always been paying way too much for paper especially being from a high street store so again, any pointers on a good quality paper for a decent price would help.
Thanks all
Glad I found this site, my dad has been doing some sublimation for a few years as part of his retail business, mainly just mugs and tshirts. I am getting more involved with the sublimation side now and so trying to gain a better knowledge and source new products. Just have a few questions as my dad has never really looked elsewhere for stuff - just used a supplier and be done. But I would like to know what the difference is in the mugs? I have read there is different quality/types. So before I go looking for cheaper suppliers I suppose I'm asking what are the better quality? we use standard 11oz plain white, not sure of surface, just always used novachrome so not sure what there mugs are.
I have seen it is cheaper on ebay with lower delivery charge also, but again not sure if these are a rubbish quality mug.
We use the Rioch printer and inks, and the inks are pricey! anyone know where they can get these inks for under £60 an ink?
Lastly, paper - always used epson inkjet paper (not sure of exact model) from ryman's, I realise he has probably always been paying way too much for paper especially being from a high street store so again, any pointers on a good quality paper for a decent price would help.
Thanks all
