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Hi all,
Firstly apologies as I am sure the answer I seek is on here somewhere. I just cant find it?
I have recently purchased a new laser printer.
I want to try transfering to a cheaper t-shirts other than white sublimation shirts.
I get a lot off requests for black in particular.
I have lost 3 order in the last couple of weeks for stag and hen parties. Basically because they want just a cheap throw away transfer shirt and I just cannot compete with some of the prices being given using sublimation shirts and inks.
Also transfering to mugs. What paper do I need for that and do i still need sublimation mugs? I can get 6 white mugs for a pound, whereas sub mugs arearound a pound each. I have explained the quality difference but some people just want a disposable cheap and cheerful t-shirt and mug that will probably be lucky is it lasts the weekend.
I think there is a market for the quality of sublimation, particularly for family and treasured memories. But there is also a need for cheap and disposable items also.
Any advice on transfer paper I could use with my laser printer/I also have an inkjet if that helps? most appreciated.
Tony

i use this paper

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Iron-On-T-Shi ... 45f54a30e4

remember that the paper nash is showing is inkjet not laser

NASH;27131 wrote:i use this paper

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Iron-On-T-Shi ... 45f54a30e4

What's the quality like Nash for washing? Or is it mainly used for stag/hen/event gamrents (i.e worn a great deal).

this transfer is mainly for stags/hens/charity runs, but i`ve washed a sample t shirt a few times and it`s been okay, but i do explain to customers that this is a transfer and it will eventually start cracking or they can choose the sublimation shirts which are better quality. That way they can`t come back in a week or two saying it`s either come off or cracked. But they must obey the washing instructions that i give them, as i`ve done my tests on this transfer

Just remember TonyM - to do sublimation t shirts and mugs you need to use sublimation ink, not a laser printer. The items for sub work would need to be white (or pastal colours) 100% polyester, or a high count, or as in mugs, coated with a sublimation coating. You get what you pay for - need something to last its not going to cost peanuts. Why not get a plotter and offer text on shirts using flex (Vinyl) that way you can do any type of shirt, black or white - text only no photo's.

Cheers John

Hi again
As I said I have just purchased a laser printer and that is the printer that I would like to use for transfers. I just need some recommends on good laser transfer paper that I could use. IE, print onto the paper with the laser and heat press onto the shirts.
John G:
I have cracked the sublimation side of it now and manage to sell a little. Not enough though. I keep getting asked for cheaper more disposable items. I have thought of a plotter but really want to do graphics also.
Thanks for the replies thus far

Tony

Try the magic touch range of transfers - not the cheapest, but they do work.

you say you have an inkjet printer aswell, why not put it through there?

i`ve never used this but it`s worth a try

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Laser-1-Opaqu ... 3369d3d660

Hi Nash
No reason, it is just that I have just had this new laser printer and i was hoping to use it a bit more. Plus the quality it prints at is really good and i was hoping that would help.