I do love printing t-shirts (and all other kinds of things). Being able to share my experience and knowledge to help other decorators succeed makes me quite the happy guy :)
Sure Can! You can see in this video printing on dark garments made with cotton, polyester or blends are simple and easy! For raster artwork the process works the same. For any images with halftones, you shouldn't have a problem as long as the dot size is 1pt or greater with negative space between them of at least .04" to meet minimum standards.
Thanks William! There are a few specialty-use heat transfers we produce with a water based ink, the cost is slightly higher. You'll find our goof proof screen printed transfers are a soft-hand, retail quality print with a versatile application to many different types of fabrics. You can request a zero cost sample here: www.transferexpress.com/marketing-tools/free-samples Is there a specific attribute of water-based inks you're looking for in a heat transfer?
Absolutely! We're so happy we could help out. From the front door to the press floor, everyone at Transfer Express is here to help your business, side-hustle or hobby grow.
No rubber or plastic feel- Real deal screen printing inks that feel great on the shirt. It's smooth, matte and moves with the fabric exactly like how you would expect it to! You can order free samples and try them for yourself here: www.transferexpress.com/marketing-tools/free-samples
You bet! We can accommodate halftones .012" in size or larger with our screen printed transfers, but depending on the colors in your artwork we have full color transfers that can achieve gradients and photorealism without the need for halftoning.
Hi Ana, great question- You can upload your own artwork, resize and recolor your artwork or design online using 10,000+ pieces of clipart and pre-made editable layouts then order transfers in our designer here: www.transferexpress.com/designer You'll just need to sign up for a free account first (so we know where to ship your transfers to) - No Tax Id or business license needed. We have a video series on how to order here: ruclips.net/p/PLQaPcmMqnU1ZbRlDTb6yA7K7YtmpXzYYN
These Goof Proof Screen Printed transfers have an additive in the ink to ensure crisp whites and opaque results on any color garment. The only ink colors that may appear slightly darker are the specialty neon yellow or orange. You can see all of our standard ink colors here: www.transferexpress.com/ink-colors
For 100, single color, Goof Proof screen printed transfers on an 11.25 x 14" gang sheet you're looking at $1.82 per sheet or $182 with our easy prints pricing. $2.06ea if you're uploading Vector Artwork. We have a pricing calculator on our site that can help dial in a more exact quote depending on your specific project (transfer type, inks, sheet size, etc): www.transferexpress.com/pricing
Great Question! These are plastisol inks printed as spot colors with a minimum quantity of 6 sheets, where Direct To Film (DTF) is printed using a CMYK+W(White) Process so you can achieve full color or photorealistic prints at any quantity. We made a great video covering the difference between Screen Print & DTF transfers more in-depth with even some cost/pricing examples: ruclips.net/video/qP-e_WhKcO8/видео.htmlfeature=shared
Shipping to Europe is quick, because STAHLS has several facilities around the globe. Checkout stahlseurope.com or www.stahls.co.uk for similar solutions.
This is the Hotronix 16 x 20 Auto Open Clam Heat Press: www.transferexpress.com/heat-presses/hotronix-auto-clam-heat-press We're also using the Tag Along HP Platen to print the inside tags along with the front prints: www.transferexpress.com/heat-press-accessories/tag-along-hp
Hey George, there's several different ways from using placement rulers, eyeballing or even using laser guides. We made a whole video for placement and positioning here: ruclips.net/video/dwRFRT2iyFw/видео.html
I found best way was measure the press plate and mark the centre line give the image a slight centre fold not on the actual image just out side of it line that up to the mark on the press and you will have a centred image every time same goes for pockets mark the press to the side where the centre mark of the image will be and it will line up ever time late as reply so you have prob already figired this issue out
I have some Goof Proof prints from you and I was wondering if there was a limit to how many times they can be pressed. I need to be able to press one image and peel it to line up a second image that will go slightly above the first one. I know I will need to cover the first image to protect it when I press a second time. Then I need to do this a third time. So the first image will have been pressed 3 times when all is said and done. Will that first image be ok? This is for a custom run of shirts that a client wants. They wanted to combine several of my designs into one.
Goof proof is super versatile, however, three full presses may over-cure the inks and make them more brittle and prone to premature cracking. What you can do, is under-apply and carefully remove the carrier paper for the first or second images. 340 degrees for 6-8 seconds will allow the carrier to peel and the inks to stick, but will not fully cure the design to the shirt. Of course, if you can limit the presses and print multiple designs in the same press (if its the 2nd or 3rd) It may help keep clear of over application. For these unique application scenarios we would recommend testing the prints and washing one before delivering to your customer.
These transfers feel just like a screen print! They are printed using the same plastisol inks used by screen printing shops around the world. We did a direct comparison vs direct screen printing here: ruclips.net/video/1nptFyiUEvQ/видео.html You can try them for free here: www.transferexpress.com/marketing-tools/free-samples
Absolutely! We just printed 300+ foam-front trucker caps with Goof Proof Screen printed transfers for an industry event in Newport Beach that turned out fantastic! You can check out how we did it in this video here: ruclips.net/video/BHzYQYw4q2k/видео.html
These transfers are higher quality than what can be typically produced at home. It's much less financial risk and a more profitable business model to order only when needed. These screen printed transfers require a commercial screen printing setup to produce them: Dark room, emulsion, screens, reclaim units, inks, pigments, squeegees, screen printing presses, which can be difficult to fit into home-setups. With turnaround times as quick as the next business day they arrive fast, so you have the same advantages of producing in-house without the equipment, supplies or learning curve. For small orders or just one-off pieces we also offer direct to film transfers: www.transferexpress.com/heat-applied-transfers/ultracolor-max
We don't have setup fees, so no. We do have different tiers of pricing depending on if you design online or the file format of your uploaded artwork: Vector or non-vector. An exact reorder will be priced at the lowest tier as it's already been done, but if any design changes are made (sizing, elements, etc) It will be priced based on the file type. We can add your artwork to your personal library in our Easy View Online Designer for commonly used designs or logos, we call them custom clipart: www.transferexpress.com/custom-clip-art
Hey Alex, you sure can! Be sure to test the polyester for heat-sensitivity first as Goof Proof can not be applied lower than 325 degrees. Some heat sensitive poly(typically the more inexpensive and/or heavily dyed stuff: navy, maroon, black, etc) may require temperatures lower than that to protect the garment from damage- in that case Elasti Prints, UltraColor Max and UltraColor Pro apply at 290 degrees.
But how are the transfers actually made - I know what it looks like when it’s going on shirts but what does the set up/machine look like to actually make the transfers?
We've custom built flat stock screen printing presses for producing these transfers. Automatic squeegee and flood bar, along with an in-line dryer. If you google "flat stock screen printing press" you can get a good idea of what the presses look like.
@@transferexpress thank you I will do that! The behind the scenes is so intriguing to me to see the work and process that goes into creation! Ups the value!
Great question- Our largest transfers (UltraColor Max) are available with up to 22 x 22" image sizing. While slightly smaller than a skateboard, you can use a method similar to the one shown in this video to print 'oversized' prints: ruclips.net/video/BI7pyn9HjL4/видео.html
We have instant quote calculators here on this page ( www.transferexpress.com/pricing ) or a downloadable price guide. There are no hidden setup fees, there's different pricing depending on where your artwork comes from: Our Online Designer, Uploaded vector artwork (ai, svg, pdf, eps) or Uploaded raster or bitmap artwork (jpg, tiff, png, etc). Artwork file help is included with all transfers except UltraColor Max. With UltraColor Max orders if your file is low resolution or needs editing it's just a $22 proofing fee- but our online system will notify you of that if that's the case.
We've seen some people use the easy press with good results, however, we don't really recommend it for a few reasons: 1. The temperature setting on the cricut presses are typically 40 degrees F lower than what the display shows. 2. Without a locking or adjustable pressure, the pressure is 100% on how hard you can push down (These require 60-80 PSI) so for some people even their full body weight is not enough. When printing multiple garments, the pressure can vary, effecting the long-term durability of the transfers. We did a video comparing the Easy Press against a locking heat press: ruclips.net/video/lktG7PiL5Dk/видео.html And we also had some surprising results with the Easy Press Mini: ruclips.net/video/XkT_eqmv_5A/видео.html
Get started at www.transferexpress.com/ From heat transfers, heat presses and wholesale apparel we have it all. Creating an account is quick and easy, and gets you access to the Easy View Online Designer
You bet! For those polyester jerseys we recommend Elasti Prints Screen Printed Transfers. Just be sure to put a paper coversheet on the inside of the jersey so the inks don't stick to the inside of the jersey.
Hey Lea, we wash test all of our transfers to 50+ wash/dry cycles to ensure quality that lasts. Our Goof Proof transfers when applied correctly will outlast most t-shirts.
Hey Chiquita! We'd love to help. You can email us at info@transferexpress.com, Live chat at the top of our website or give us a call at: 1-800-622-2280 We also have a quick video on the ordering process here: ruclips.net/video/7iokheLrLi8/видео.html
Would this cover a design on the unsold T-shirt? I helped out with fundraising and we have 75 shirts left. I was thinking of making a new design to cover the old ones. Let me know.
These screen printed transfers could cover pre-printed shirts but it would depend on the colors in the inks on the garment already and the way they were printed. (If you're trying to use white ink to cover bright yellow or red inks, it may bleed through) With applying any heat to existing ink on the fabric you run the risk of overapplying or over-curing those inks which may lead to premature cracking or wash durability.
Screen Printed Transfers can only be ordered with Spot Colors. If you're trying to order any full color or photo realistic prints our UltraColor Max (www.transferexpress.com/heat-applied-transfers/ultracolor-max), or UltraColor Soft Transfers (www.transferexpress.com/heat-applied-transfers/ultracolor-soft) are the way to go!
What about garments like Maroon, Red, and Royal blue cotton that normally take two passes of white? If I apply a screen print transfer to any of those color shirts dye migration will set in. I checked the site to do 25 full-color transfers. If they are screen printed I do not know because it asked me about a white outlinie? But at 9.00 per print that is exactly what my profit is to do each shirt screen printed. I see no way to make money in this manner. I can not double the customer's cost. So how does this work for a screen printer when they are looking for relief when too busy to set up a 5 color job? How does anyone make money using this service if you charge their profit. I am not trying to be a jerk, it is a legitimate question.
Hey Paranormal Response, you've got a few good questions here we'd love to answer! Dye Migration: We mix up our own proprietary blend of plastisol ink that reduces typical dye migration on 100% cotton garments. Heavily dyed or sublimated 100% polyester can definately migrate with transfers- we offer the UltraColor Stretch with Blocker and CAD PRINTZ Soft Opaque for those garments of concern. But, our standard Goof Proof plastisol ink, screen printed transfers will appear the same as if you did two hits of white on with direct screen printing. We'd love to send you samples so you can try them for yourself: www.transferexpress.com/marketing-tools/free-samples White Outline: The only transfer type that mentions a "white outline" are the CAD-PRINTZ transfers (We have 2 versions: Soft Opaque or Express) While we still print a bunch of those, they are essentially printed vinyl and are reserved for specialty use, so they require the outline for cutting (we can do full bleed too- It's just not standard). If you're looking to emulate a 5 color screen print (or photorealism, gradients, etc), our UltraColor Max direct to film transfers would likely be the best choice for transfers for you. Those are only 6 cents a sq inch, for example a 10 x 4" full chest graphic they would be $2.40 per print. For higher quantity runs (let's say 72 pieces) We would recommend switching over to the UltraColor Pro (they are sold by the 11.5 x 18" sheet, so we could fit 4 of those 10 x 4" graphics per sheet) At 18 Sheet quantity, the pricing is $8.75 per sheet, divided then by 4 images on the sheet equals $2.18 per image. As for "screen printed" the majority of our transfers are screen printed, you can see the breakdown between transfer types here: www.transferexpress.com/heat-applied-transfers Our plastisol screen printed transfers (Goof Proof, Hot Split, Elasti Prints, etc) do increase in price as you add more colors similar to all screen printing, but decrease in price with quantity- You can calculate all of the pricing for your project easily using the quoting tools on this page: www.transferexpress.com/pricing Using the same scenario above with our jumbo sheets and a 5 Color print with our goof proof screen printed transfers, if we could fit 4 per sheet, at 72 total quantity (18 sheets), you would be looking around $5.17 per image with vector artwork. I hope this helps!
@@transferexpress Thank you for taking the time on a very detailed response. I am going to give you a try for sure. I do some eco solvent transfers but screen print 90 percent of the time. No one really likes the transfers but if it comes down to cost they cave in. I need a better option. DTF is even better than the SISER stuff. Weeding isn't a process I'm fond of.
Absolutely! We're always happy to help. We've seen quite a few screen printers turn to screen printed transfers lately because of how difficult it is to find experienced screen printers to setup jobs and run presses, using transfers allows them to remain profitable bringing anyone in to operate the press. If you've got the staff (or yourself) and the equipment in place you're already winning! I will say, the DTF transfers really change the game for low piece, high color count artwork that you can profit a ton off of with just a heat press.
It would depend on the specific artwork- email us at info@transferexpress.com and we can take a look for you. If it's Disney, Major league or college sports logos or popular characters most likely not.
@@transferexpress yes, it is a college team. What if we manipulated the image by adding additional color or stretching the image a little would that not be considered a trademark then?
We're using the Hotronix Auto Open Clamshell Heat Press to print the transfers on the t-shirts here. Our Goof Proof screen printed transfers are produced using plastisol inks with screen printing presses. We take care of the hassle and mess of inks, screens, squeegees, emulsion and cleanup so you dont have to.
Typically, you wouldn't mix sublimation printing with a standard screen printed plastisol transfer, they're just different processes. If sublimation is printed first, the sublimation inks will bleed through the screen print (unless its black ink). If the dye sub is printed on top of the screen printed transfer, it most likely would wash out of the plastisol inks when first laundered.
@@transferexpress okay, so I just bought Epson Supacolor F570 and I'm looking to add a printer for heat transfers as well for 100% cotton shirts, any recommendations?
Absolutely! The work great on polyester-based mesh jerseys and shorts. Our Elasti Prints Transfers ( www.transferexpress.com/heat-applied-transfers/elasti-prints-screen-printed-transfers ) are specifically formulated for athletic printing on temperature sensitive garments. We do recommend using a sheet of paper on the inside when pressing to ensure the transfer does not stick to the back inside if you cannot thread the garment on your heat press.
No. A desktop printer like the Epson p800 can be converted to print Direct To Film heat transfers but cannot print screen printed transfers like we show here. Screen printed transfers are printed using a screen, squeegee liquid ink and dryers or curing units (like a flash). Unlike desktop printers, for screen printing a stencil is created in screen with emulsion in which plastisol ink is pushed through to create an image (or transfer in this case). We show some of the hands-on process in this video here: ruclips.net/video/1nptFyiUEvQ/видео.html
@@transferexpress thanks firstly thanks for your response i apreciate it, i am aware of how screen printing works thats what made me ask the question. I was more surprised that this process is even a thing i asked because it seems that DTF and screen print transfers are the same thing in the end just different ink and obviously a massive creation difference. This is a pretty cool thing though as alot of people prefer screen printed effects and feel and transfer express has made it easy for us at home so thanks for that i will just have tp order something and see quality difference for myself i think. I will definitely check out the other vids thanks again. As for a home runner i think i might still require the converted P800 to get some white into the DTF broaden my colour abilities
It is not required to use a business name, you can just list your own name in there. You will need to submit your address so we can send the samples to you.
You can learn more and get free samples here: www.transferexpress.com/heat-applied-transfers/goof-proof-screen-printed-transfers There's also a great article here with more in-depth information: blog.transferexpress.com/why-use-goof-proof/
Absolutely true Lincoln. However, 99% of print shops would not be able to decorate that on such short notice. A rush job in low quantities with that short of a turnaround should be priced accordingly too. Of course, leveraging alternative methods like heat transfer vinyl would be able to accommodate a job like that.
Hey Scotty, sounds like you've got 4-6 colors in your design? We can help! Our UltraColor Max transfers aren't a plastisol screen printed transfer, but allow for affordable, high-color artwork in any quantity- they're just as durable and priced just 6 cents a square inch and feel great printed on apparel: www.transferexpress.com/heat-applied-transfers/ultracolor-max Because of the nature of screen printing, each ink color requires an individual screen to be produced to print the color, so at low quantity, the per piece rate is high because of the setup involved in printing. If you add quantity (in this case just 12) the price of the transfers are almost cut in half. We have a great "What Transfer To Use When" guide that shows what the most cost-effective transfer will be depending on your quantity and colors in your artwork here: www.transferexpress.com/choose-heat-transfer-type
Oh no! It sounds like something isn't right, I'd love to help get that cost down for you- Our Screen Printed transfers start at just $9.64 per sheet for one color at 6 quantity and then drop with the quantity breaks at 12, 18, etc. For low quantities, we also have our UltraColor Max transfers which are just 6 cents a square inch, or about $25 for anything you can fit on a 20 x 20 sheet. I checked in our system to find more details on this order but wasn't able to find any order listed for you or your business. Can you provide any details? I'd love to help out!
Yep, that's the starting pricing for our Goof Proof Screen Printed Transfers with our Easy Prints Artwork. You can run instant quotes for any project/transfer type here: www.transferexpress.com/pricing
Dave is referring to the continental United States here, or the 'lower 48'. Also known as the contiguous United States: excluding Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico and other US Territories.
Sure DTF transfers sure are cool, but these screen printed transfers might be even better! They've been the heat transfer of choice for over 30 years for many apparel decorators: All the benefits and quality of screen printing but without the mess of inks, screens, squeegees, emulsion or clean up... These Screen Printed Transfers actually beat DTF in a few spots: ✔️ Feel of the print on the shirt: These screen print transfers are made with real plastisol inks, so they look and feel identical to a soft hand screen print on a t-shirt. The prints move, flex and wear incredibly well without any of that plastic feel. ✔️ Pricing: With DTF being priced as a full color transfers, you may be over paying for the single-color or limited color artwork. DTF has a fixed price regardless of quantity, so at larger quantities DTF can get quite expensive. For maximum profit on those bigger runs these screen printed transfers are definitely the way to protect your profit margins. ✔️ Application Efficiency: With a quick, hot peel application in as few as 4 seconds, there's no faster transfer around. Do more with less time, no waiting to peel! Effortless applications on cotton, cotton/poly blends or polyester fabrics- great for t-shirts and fleece. You can checkout our own comparison between these two transfer types here: ruclips.net/video/qP-e_WhKcO8/видео.html Also, try some free samples out for yourself: www.transferexpress.com/marketing-tools/free-samples
You artwork is confidential and we will not use it for any other use than to ship your transfers to you. If you design in the online designer we do not share or publish any customer-made artwork.
Goof Proof Screen Printed Transfer are our FAVORITE: www.transferexpress.com/heat-applied-transfers/goof-proof-screen-printed-transfers
Hi..do you sell screen printed transfer by rolls or not??thanks..
well can't see your website because my avast antivirus says it's infected with viruses
Dave is one happy dude.
I do love printing t-shirts (and all other kinds of things). Being able to share my experience and knowledge to help other decorators succeed makes me quite the happy guy :)
@@transferexpress You are very good at what you do, thank you for sharing your knowledge and expertise.
I’m sold! This is amazing thank gosh I hated the mess of screen printing but I preferred it cause more choices of fabric
That's right, we'll take care of the messy part! No inks, squeegees, emulsion or cleanup to worry about.
This is an amazing video. Super detailed. Thank you!
Thanks you, we're always looking to inspire apparel decorators and t-shirt businesses of all sizes, so happy we could help out!
But could you do the transfer for halftones/rasterized images to dark t-shirt?
Sure Can! You can see in this video printing on dark garments made with cotton, polyester or blends are simple and easy! For raster artwork the process works the same. For any images with halftones, you shouldn't have a problem as long as the dot size is 1pt or greater with negative space between them of at least .04" to meet minimum standards.
Great Video. Can you do SP transfer using water based INk?
Thanks William! There are a few specialty-use heat transfers we produce with a water based ink, the cost is slightly higher. You'll find our goof proof screen printed transfers are a soft-hand, retail quality print with a versatile application to many different types of fabrics. You can request a zero cost sample here: www.transferexpress.com/marketing-tools/free-samples
Is there a specific attribute of water-based inks you're looking for in a heat transfer?
Thanks again, Dave.
Absolutely! We're so happy we could help out. From the front door to the press floor, everyone at Transfer Express is here to help your business, side-hustle or hobby grow.
Does it feel a little rubber or is it in the shirt like regular sp
No rubber or plastic feel- Real deal screen printing inks that feel great on the shirt. It's smooth, matte and moves with the fabric exactly like how you would expect it to!
You can order free samples and try them for yourself here: www.transferexpress.com/marketing-tools/free-samples
can you do halftones?
You bet! We can accommodate halftones .012" in size or larger with our screen printed transfers, but depending on the colors in your artwork we have full color transfers that can achieve gradients and photorealism without the need for halftoning.
@@transferexpress Is your full color transfer the best option for gradients? For instance, a design that fades into transparent.
Good morning can you tell me how can I buy a screen prinner transfer very interested in start my own business of tshirt
Hi Ana, great question- You can upload your own artwork, resize and recolor your artwork or design online using 10,000+ pieces of clipart and pre-made editable layouts then order transfers in our designer here: www.transferexpress.com/designer
You'll just need to sign up for a free account first (so we know where to ship your transfers to) - No Tax Id or business license needed.
We have a video series on how to order here: ruclips.net/p/PLQaPcmMqnU1ZbRlDTb6yA7K7YtmpXzYYN
How are the results on dark garments?
These Goof Proof Screen Printed transfers have an additive in the ink to ensure crisp whites and opaque results on any color garment. The only ink colors that may appear slightly darker are the specialty neon yellow or orange. You can see all of our standard ink colors here: www.transferexpress.com/ink-colors
whats the price for like a 100 screen printed transfers if you wanted one design
For 100, single color, Goof Proof screen printed transfers on an 11.25 x 14" gang sheet you're looking at $1.82 per sheet or $182 with our easy prints pricing. $2.06ea if you're uploading Vector Artwork.
We have a pricing calculator on our site that can help dial in a more exact quote depending on your specific project (transfer type, inks, sheet size, etc): www.transferexpress.com/pricing
Price has changed now?
What's the difference with that with DTF print?
Great Question! These are plastisol inks printed as spot colors with a minimum quantity of 6 sheets, where Direct To Film (DTF) is printed using a CMYK+W(White) Process so you can achieve full color or photorealistic prints at any quantity.
We made a great video covering the difference between Screen Print & DTF transfers more in-depth with even some cost/pricing examples: ruclips.net/video/qP-e_WhKcO8/видео.htmlfeature=shared
How long would shipping to Europe take ?
Shipping to Europe is quick, because STAHLS has several facilities around the globe. Checkout stahlseurope.com or www.stahls.co.uk for similar solutions.
Nevermind the transfers... Where can I buy the heat press with a tag press included?! 😮
This is the Hotronix 16 x 20 Auto Open Clam Heat Press: www.transferexpress.com/heat-presses/hotronix-auto-clam-heat-press
We're also using the Tag Along HP Platen to print the inside tags along with the front prints: www.transferexpress.com/heat-press-accessories/tag-along-hp
How do you align the t-shirts to make sure the images are the same on all shirts? Example using a middle chest image
Hey George, there's several different ways from using placement rulers, eyeballing or even using laser guides. We made a whole video for placement and positioning here: ruclips.net/video/dwRFRT2iyFw/видео.html
I found best way was measure the press plate and mark the centre line give the image a slight centre fold not on the actual image just out side of it line that up to the mark on the press and you will have a centred image every time same goes for pockets mark the press to the side where the centre mark of the image will be and it will line up ever time late as reply so you have prob already figired this issue out
This is pretty good
I have some Goof Proof prints from you and I was wondering if there was a limit to how many times they can be pressed.
I need to be able to press one image and peel it to line up a second image that will go slightly above the first one.
I know I will need to cover the first image to protect it when I press a second time.
Then I need to do this a third time.
So the first image will have been pressed 3 times when all is said and done.
Will that first image be ok?
This is for a custom run of shirts that a client wants. They wanted to combine several of my designs into one.
Goof proof is super versatile, however, three full presses may over-cure the inks and make them more brittle and prone to premature cracking. What you can do, is under-apply and carefully remove the carrier paper for the first or second images. 340 degrees for 6-8 seconds will allow the carrier to peel and the inks to stick, but will not fully cure the design to the shirt. Of course, if you can limit the presses and print multiple designs in the same press (if its the 2nd or 3rd) It may help keep clear of over application.
For these unique application scenarios we would recommend testing the prints and washing one before delivering to your customer.
Does these transfer feel like a screen print or more of a vinyl feel.
These transfers feel just like a screen print! They are printed using the same plastisol inks used by screen printing shops around the world. We did a direct comparison vs direct screen printing here: ruclips.net/video/1nptFyiUEvQ/видео.html
You can try them for free here: www.transferexpress.com/marketing-tools/free-samples
Is ur website Stahls Transfer Express?
Yup! www.transferexpress.com
Do I need a certain heat press machine for screen print transfer?
Nope, we recommend any press with adjustable time, temperature and pressure.
Can’t wait to order 🎉🎉🎉🎉
Awesome! 😊 If you have any questions we're always happy to help out!
Does this work for hats as well?
Absolutely! We just printed 300+ foam-front trucker caps with Goof Proof Screen printed transfers for an industry event in Newport Beach that turned out fantastic! You can check out how we did it in this video here: ruclips.net/video/BHzYQYw4q2k/видео.html
How would I print them off myself?
These transfers are higher quality than what can be typically produced at home. It's much less financial risk and a more profitable business model to order only when needed. These screen printed transfers require a commercial screen printing setup to produce them: Dark room, emulsion, screens, reclaim units, inks, pigments, squeegees, screen printing presses, which can be difficult to fit into home-setups. With turnaround times as quick as the next business day they arrive fast, so you have the same advantages of producing in-house without the equipment, supplies or learning curve.
For small orders or just one-off pieces we also offer direct to film transfers: www.transferexpress.com/heat-applied-transfers/ultracolor-max
If you order an existing graphic do you still need to pay for the setup fee since it’s already been done?
We don't have setup fees, so no. We do have different tiers of pricing depending on if you design online or the file format of your uploaded artwork: Vector or non-vector. An exact reorder will be priced at the lowest tier as it's already been done, but if any design changes are made (sizing, elements, etc) It will be priced based on the file type.
We can add your artwork to your personal library in our Easy View Online Designer for commonly used designs or logos, we call them custom clipart: www.transferexpress.com/custom-clip-art
Can we use the Goof Proof Screen Printed Transfers on 95-100% polyester?
Hey Alex, you sure can! Be sure to test the polyester for heat-sensitivity first as Goof Proof can not be applied lower than 325 degrees. Some heat sensitive poly(typically the more inexpensive and/or heavily dyed stuff: navy, maroon, black, etc) may require temperatures lower than that to protect the garment from damage- in that case Elasti Prints, UltraColor Max and UltraColor Pro apply at 290 degrees.
But how are the transfers actually made - I know what it looks like when it’s going on shirts but what does the set up/machine look like to actually make the transfers?
We've custom built flat stock screen printing presses for producing these transfers. Automatic squeegee and flood bar, along with an in-line dryer. If you google "flat stock screen printing press" you can get a good idea of what the presses look like.
@@transferexpress thank you I will do that! The behind the scenes is so intriguing to me to see the work and process that goes into creation! Ups the value!
where would i get a sheet the size of a skateboard
Great question- Our largest transfers (UltraColor Max) are available with up to 22 x 22" image sizing. While slightly smaller than a skateboard, you can use a method similar to the one shown in this video to print 'oversized' prints: ruclips.net/video/BI7pyn9HjL4/видео.html
Would I only be able to use your designs or can I upload my own?
Great question Barbra! You can upload your own designs in almost any file format to print: jpg, png, tiff, psd, ai, pdf, eps, svg, etc
@@transferexpress Where do I find pricing, how does that work, is there a setup fee for each design
We have instant quote calculators here on this page ( www.transferexpress.com/pricing ) or a downloadable price guide. There are no hidden setup fees, there's different pricing depending on where your artwork comes from: Our Online Designer, Uploaded vector artwork (ai, svg, pdf, eps) or Uploaded raster or bitmap artwork (jpg, tiff, png, etc). Artwork file help is included with all transfers except UltraColor Max. With UltraColor Max orders if your file is low resolution or needs editing it's just a $22 proofing fee- but our online system will notify you of that if that's the case.
@@transferexpress I think I'm going to have to watch some RUclips videos I'm so confused as to what this is all about
Can I use my cricut easy press to apply these transfers?
We've seen some people use the easy press with good results, however, we don't really recommend it for a few reasons:
1. The temperature setting on the cricut presses are typically 40 degrees F lower than what the display shows.
2. Without a locking or adjustable pressure, the pressure is 100% on how hard you can push down (These require 60-80 PSI) so for some people even their full body weight is not enough. When printing multiple garments, the pressure can vary, effecting the long-term durability of the transfers.
We did a video comparing the Easy Press against a locking heat press: ruclips.net/video/lktG7PiL5Dk/видео.html
And we also had some surprising results with the Easy Press Mini: ruclips.net/video/XkT_eqmv_5A/видео.html
Do you have any samples of the screen printed please reply back
Hey Patricia, absolutely! You can request your own free samples right here: www.transferexpress.com/marketing-tools/free-samples
Do guys have some for 2022 please reply back thank you
Where i can order from you
Get started at www.transferexpress.com/
From heat transfers, heat presses and wholesale apparel we have it all. Creating an account is quick and easy, and gets you access to the Easy View Online Designer
Can you ship here in the Philippines?
Or do you have an authorized seller here in my Country?
Sorry Jeremias, unfortunately we only ship to the US and Canada currently.
Would this work on practice jerseys with the holes 🤔
You bet! For those polyester jerseys we recommend Elasti Prints Screen Printed Transfers. Just be sure to put a paper coversheet on the inside of the jersey so the inks don't stick to the inside of the jersey.
Do you still need to cure the shirt?
The initial press bonds the inks to the fabric, so no additional presses are required!
Has a wash test been done
Hey Lea, we wash test all of our transfers to 50+ wash/dry cycles to ensure quality that lasts. Our Goof Proof transfers when applied correctly will outlast most t-shirts.
I would like to order my screen print transfer sheets from your company need assistance
Hey Chiquita! We'd love to help. You can email us at info@transferexpress.com, Live chat at the top of our website or give us a call at: 1-800-622-2280
We also have a quick video on the ordering process here: ruclips.net/video/7iokheLrLi8/видео.html
Would this cover a design on the unsold T-shirt? I helped out with fundraising and we have 75 shirts left. I was thinking of making a new design to cover the old ones. Let me know.
These screen printed transfers could cover pre-printed shirts but it would depend on the colors in the inks on the garment already and the way they were printed. (If you're trying to use white ink to cover bright yellow or red inks, it may bleed through)
With applying any heat to existing ink on the fabric you run the risk of overapplying or over-curing those inks which may lead to premature cracking or wash durability.
Can photo quality images be used with screen print transfers or only solid colors?
Screen Printed Transfers can only be ordered with Spot Colors. If you're trying to order any full color or photo realistic prints our UltraColor Max (www.transferexpress.com/heat-applied-transfers/ultracolor-max), or UltraColor Soft Transfers (www.transferexpress.com/heat-applied-transfers/ultracolor-soft) are the way to go!
@@transferexpress thank you checking it out now 🙏
@@transferexpress these links don't seem to work
Where can I buy that t shirt plate?
You can find all of our heat press accessories here: www.transferexpress.com/heat-press-accessories
What about garments like Maroon, Red, and Royal blue cotton that normally take two passes of white? If I apply a screen print transfer to any of those color shirts dye migration will set in. I checked the site to do 25 full-color transfers. If they are screen printed I do not know because it asked me about a white outlinie? But at 9.00 per print that is exactly what my profit is to do each shirt screen printed. I see no way to make money in this manner. I can not double the customer's cost. So how does this work for a screen printer when they are looking for relief when too busy to set up a 5 color job? How does anyone make money using this service if you charge their profit. I am not trying to be a jerk, it is a legitimate question.
Hey Paranormal Response, you've got a few good questions here we'd love to answer!
Dye Migration: We mix up our own proprietary blend of plastisol ink that reduces typical dye migration on 100% cotton garments. Heavily dyed or sublimated 100% polyester can definately migrate with transfers- we offer the UltraColor Stretch with Blocker and CAD PRINTZ Soft Opaque for those garments of concern. But, our standard Goof Proof plastisol ink, screen printed transfers will appear the same as if you did two hits of white on with direct screen printing. We'd love to send you samples so you can try them for yourself: www.transferexpress.com/marketing-tools/free-samples
White Outline: The only transfer type that mentions a "white outline" are the CAD-PRINTZ transfers (We have 2 versions: Soft Opaque or Express) While we still print a bunch of those, they are essentially printed vinyl and are reserved for specialty use, so they require the outline for cutting (we can do full bleed too- It's just not standard). If you're looking to emulate a 5 color screen print (or photorealism, gradients, etc), our UltraColor Max direct to film transfers would likely be the best choice for transfers for you. Those are only 6 cents a sq inch, for example a 10 x 4" full chest graphic they would be $2.40 per print. For higher quantity runs (let's say 72 pieces) We would recommend switching over to the UltraColor Pro (they are sold by the 11.5 x 18" sheet, so we could fit 4 of those 10 x 4" graphics per sheet) At 18 Sheet quantity, the pricing is $8.75 per sheet, divided then by 4 images on the sheet equals $2.18 per image.
As for "screen printed" the majority of our transfers are screen printed, you can see the breakdown between transfer types here: www.transferexpress.com/heat-applied-transfers Our plastisol screen printed transfers (Goof Proof, Hot Split, Elasti Prints, etc) do increase in price as you add more colors similar to all screen printing, but decrease in price with quantity- You can calculate all of the pricing for your project easily using the quoting tools on this page: www.transferexpress.com/pricing
Using the same scenario above with our jumbo sheets and a 5 Color print with our goof proof screen printed transfers, if we could fit 4 per sheet, at 72 total quantity (18 sheets), you would be looking around $5.17 per image with vector artwork.
I hope this helps!
@@transferexpress Thank you for taking the time on a very detailed response. I am going to give you a try for sure. I do some eco solvent transfers but screen print 90 percent of the time. No one really likes the transfers but if it comes down to cost they cave in. I need a better option. DTF is even better than the SISER stuff. Weeding isn't a process I'm fond of.
Absolutely! We're always happy to help. We've seen quite a few screen printers turn to screen printed transfers lately because of how difficult it is to find experienced screen printers to setup jobs and run presses, using transfers allows them to remain profitable bringing anyone in to operate the press. If you've got the staff (or yourself) and the equipment in place you're already winning! I will say, the DTF transfers really change the game for low piece, high color count artwork that you can profit a ton off of with just a heat press.
If I’m taking photos/images off a search engine but they have the “tm” stamped at bottom of photo, will yall still be able to print them up?
It would depend on the specific artwork- email us at info@transferexpress.com and we can take a look for you. If it's Disney, Major league or college sports logos or popular characters most likely not.
@@transferexpress yes, it is a college team. What if we manipulated the image by adding additional color or stretching the image a little would that not be considered a trademark then?
What machine are you using to print these?
We're using the Hotronix Auto Open Clamshell Heat Press to print the transfers on the t-shirts here. Our Goof Proof screen printed transfers are produced using plastisol inks with screen printing presses. We take care of the hassle and mess of inks, screens, squeegees, emulsion and cleanup so you dont have to.
So does sublimation ink work with plastisol transfers???
Typically, you wouldn't mix sublimation printing with a standard screen printed plastisol transfer, they're just different processes. If sublimation is printed first, the sublimation inks will bleed through the screen print (unless its black ink). If the dye sub is printed on top of the screen printed transfer, it most likely would wash out of the plastisol inks when first laundered.
@@transferexpress okay, so I just bought Epson Supacolor F570 and I'm looking to add a printer for heat transfers as well for 100% cotton shirts, any recommendations?
Am I able to create a foil design on Canva and send it for transfer printing?
Absolutely! You can also design online on our website too (It has all the features of canva and more)
Can these transfer work on mesh materials shorts like jerseys?
Absolutely! The work great on polyester-based mesh jerseys and shorts. Our Elasti Prints Transfers ( www.transferexpress.com/heat-applied-transfers/elasti-prints-screen-printed-transfers ) are specifically formulated for athletic printing on temperature sensitive garments.
We do recommend using a sheet of paper on the inside when pressing to ensure the transfer does not stick to the back inside if you cannot thread the garment on your heat press.
thats amazing wow
Easy, quick and quality results! You can try it for yourself with free samples here: www.transferexpress.com/marketing-tools/free-samples
Is anyone able to tell me if an Epson surecolor p800 printer can print these screen print images?
No. A desktop printer like the Epson p800 can be converted to print Direct To Film heat transfers but cannot print screen printed transfers like we show here.
Screen printed transfers are printed using a screen, squeegee liquid ink and dryers or curing units (like a flash). Unlike desktop printers, for screen printing a stencil is created in screen with emulsion in which plastisol ink is pushed through to create an image (or transfer in this case). We show some of the hands-on process in this video here: ruclips.net/video/1nptFyiUEvQ/видео.html
@@transferexpress thanks firstly thanks for your response i apreciate it, i am aware of how screen printing works thats what made me ask the question. I was more surprised that this process is even a thing i asked because it seems that DTF and screen print transfers are the same thing in the end just different ink and obviously a massive creation difference. This is a pretty cool thing though as alot of people prefer screen printed effects and feel and transfer express has made it easy for us at home so thanks for that i will just have tp order something and see quality difference for myself i think. I will definitely check out the other vids thanks again. As for a home runner i think i might still require the converted P800 to get some white into the DTF broaden my colour abilities
@@transferexpress wrong link i believe as its a link to the vid i originally comebted on
How about confidentiality of our designs?
Only you and our production staff will see your designs!
I was trying to order a samplle but it keeps ssk me my bussinrss name and address i do not have any lol
It is not required to use a business name, you can just list your own name in there. You will need to submit your address so we can send the samples to you.
More info
You can learn more and get free samples here: www.transferexpress.com/heat-applied-transfers/goof-proof-screen-printed-transfers
There's also a great article here with more in-depth information: blog.transferexpress.com/why-use-goof-proof/
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Thing is, if someone comes and says, hey i need two jerseys for tomorrow, you won't be able to do it.
Absolutely true Lincoln. However, 99% of print shops would not be able to decorate that on such short notice. A rush job in low quantities with that short of a turnaround should be priced accordingly too. Of course, leveraging alternative methods like heat transfer vinyl would be able to accommodate a job like that.
i cant find any screen transfer place that isn't extremely. Y'all were gunna make me pay 300$ for only 6 transfers
Hey Scotty, sounds like you've got 4-6 colors in your design? We can help! Our UltraColor Max transfers aren't a plastisol screen printed transfer, but allow for affordable, high-color artwork in any quantity- they're just as durable and priced just 6 cents a square inch and feel great printed on apparel: www.transferexpress.com/heat-applied-transfers/ultracolor-max
Because of the nature of screen printing, each ink color requires an individual screen to be produced to print the color, so at low quantity, the per piece rate is high because of the setup involved in printing. If you add quantity (in this case just 12) the price of the transfers are almost cut in half. We have a great "What Transfer To Use When" guide that shows what the most cost-effective transfer will be depending on your quantity and colors in your artwork here: www.transferexpress.com/choose-heat-transfer-type
They charged me $111 for one color one design and 6 sheets lol
Oh no! It sounds like something isn't right, I'd love to help get that cost down for you- Our Screen Printed transfers start at just $9.64 per sheet for one color at 6 quantity and then drop with the quantity breaks at 12, 18, etc. For low quantities, we also have our UltraColor Max transfers which are just 6 cents a square inch, or about $25 for anything you can fit on a 20 x 20 sheet. I checked in our system to find more details on this order but wasn't able to find any order listed for you or your business. Can you provide any details? I'd love to help out!
@@transferexpress is that price for goof proof?
Yep, that's the starting pricing for our Goof Proof Screen Printed Transfers with our Easy Prints Artwork. You can run instant quotes for any project/transfer type here: www.transferexpress.com/pricing
WHATS THE CONTINENT OF UNITED STATES?
Dave is referring to the continental United States here, or the 'lower 48'. Also known as the contiguous United States: excluding Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico and other US Territories.
Screen print trying hard to be DTF?
Sure DTF transfers sure are cool, but these screen printed transfers might be even better! They've been the heat transfer of choice for over 30 years for many apparel decorators: All the benefits and quality of screen printing but without the mess of inks, screens, squeegees, emulsion or clean up... These Screen Printed Transfers actually beat DTF in a few spots:
✔️ Feel of the print on the shirt: These screen print transfers are made with real plastisol inks, so they look and feel identical to a soft hand screen print on a t-shirt. The prints move, flex and wear incredibly well without any of that plastic feel.
✔️ Pricing: With DTF being priced as a full color transfers, you may be over paying for the single-color or limited color artwork. DTF has a fixed price regardless of quantity, so at larger quantities DTF can get quite expensive. For maximum profit on those bigger runs these screen printed transfers are definitely the way to protect your profit margins.
✔️ Application Efficiency: With a quick, hot peel application in as few as 4 seconds, there's no faster transfer around. Do more with less time, no waiting to peel! Effortless applications on cotton, cotton/poly blends or polyester fabrics- great for t-shirts and fleece. You can checkout our own comparison between these two transfer types here: ruclips.net/video/qP-e_WhKcO8/видео.html
Also, try some free samples out for yourself: www.transferexpress.com/marketing-tools/free-samples
How about confidentiality of our designs?
You artwork is confidential and we will not use it for any other use than to ship your transfers to you. If you design in the online designer we do not share or publish any customer-made artwork.