Thanks for the video! When deciding on what size of pressing pillow to use do you make sure the paper with the design on it doesn’t hang off the pressing pillow? Thank you and what size is the medium pillow you used? What time and temp would you recommend for a moisture wicking athletic shirt?
The pillow must be larger than your image and smaller than your heat press. We sell our pillows in a set to fit most applications. But if you can't find a pillow that fits, you can also custom cut a piece of heat foam (heat.press/foamkit). The lowest temp we've tested sublimation has been around 365°, but we had to press it longer - about 80 seconds on polyester. One thing to keep in mind is not all polyester is made equal. Some garments simply cannot hold up to the heat required for sublimation and will scorch no matter what you do. In those cases, you'll need to switch to a garment that does hold up.
Hi there! It would depend on the heat transfer paper you are using. We would recommend going by the manufacturer's recommended settings. For some general transfer settings, you may visit: heat.press/instructions.
I notice the press marks more on colors other than white. My shirts look way better using the pillow and light pressure with the butcher paper large enough to go over all edges.
I tried sublimation on a white tote bag; all came out beautifully except there was a couple of marks on the tote; not sure what I did wrong. I had a pad under it and used a hand held heat press - would i need a larger pad underneath or what?
For thinner t-shirts, yes. This will prevent any ink from seeping through and imprinting onto the other side. Some thicker materials may not require this step. If you're unsure, we recommend testing it with a sheet of parchment paper inside first.
If you have a smaller press, you'll want to use one of the smaller pillows that come in the set. You can also custom cut a piece of heat foam - heat.press/foamkit . In any case, we always recommend that your pillow or foam be larger than the transfer, but smaller than the press.
If you're using a Sawgrass printer, there are a few things you can do. - In Sawgrass Print Manager, set the color mode to "vivid" - Use TexPrint DT Light sublimation paper (gives slightly better saturation than DT Heavy) - Use 100% polyester fabric (poly/cotton blends won't be as vibrant)
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Thanks for the video! When deciding on what size of pressing pillow to use do you make sure the paper with the design on it doesn’t hang off the pressing pillow? Thank you and what size is the medium pillow you used? What time and temp would you recommend for a moisture wicking athletic shirt?
The pillow must be larger than your image and smaller than your heat press. We sell our pillows in a set to fit most applications. But if you can't find a pillow that fits, you can also custom cut a piece of heat foam (heat.press/foamkit).
The lowest temp we've tested sublimation has been around 365°, but we had to press it longer - about 80 seconds on polyester. One thing to keep in mind is not all polyester is made equal. Some garments simply cannot hold up to the heat required for sublimation and will scorch no matter what you do. In those cases, you'll need to switch to a garment that does hold up.
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What brand is that poly shirt you were using?
Hallo, great colors ! what is the best temperature and time setting for t-shirt and ceramic mugs ? please
Hi there! It would depend on the heat transfer paper you are using. We would recommend going by the manufacturer's recommended settings. For some general transfer settings, you may visit: heat.press/instructions.
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I notice the press marks more on colors other than white. My shirts look way better using the pillow and light pressure with the butcher paper large enough to go over all edges.
I tried sublimation on a white tote bag; all came out beautifully except there was a couple of marks on the tote; not sure what I did wrong. I had a pad under it and used a hand held heat press - would i need a larger pad underneath or what?
Hi Joanna! What type of marks did the tote have? Were they press marks or stains?
@@HeatPressNation more like a stain. I will take a picture and get back to you
What printer was used for the image please?
This was printed using a Sawgrass SG500 sublimation printer - heat.press/sg500kit
Should I place parchment paper/butcher paper between the layers of the T-shirt when sublimating?
For thinner t-shirts, yes. This will prevent any ink from seeping through and imprinting onto the other side. Some thicker materials may not require this step. If you're unsure, we recommend testing it with a sheet of parchment paper inside first.
Tried a pressing pillow and still got lines.
Can I sublimate on cotton? Or just polyester?
Direct sublimation (as shown in this video) is only possible on polyester and poly-rich materials. Sublimation dye does not bond with cotton fibers.
What about if you have a smaller press? 12x15
If you have a smaller press, you'll want to use one of the smaller pillows that come in the set. You can also custom cut a piece of heat foam - heat.press/foamkit . In any case, we always recommend that your pillow or foam be larger than the transfer, but smaller than the press.
How on earth do I get bright and vibrant color like this?
If you're using a Sawgrass printer, there are a few things you can do.
- In Sawgrass Print Manager, set the color mode to "vivid"
- Use TexPrint DT Light sublimation paper (gives slightly better saturation than DT Heavy)
- Use 100% polyester fabric (poly/cotton blends won't be as vibrant)
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