Author Topic: Transfer paper - Right side  (Read 1299 times)

Offline Maxie

  • !!!
  • Gonzo Member
  • ******
  • Posts: 1312
Transfer paper - Right side
« on: February 24, 2018, 08:49:05 AM »
They say that transfer paper has a right and wrong side.
How can you tell which is the right side, they look and feel the same to me.
Maxie Garb.
T Max Designs.
Silk Screen Printers
www.tmax.co.il


Offline mimosatexas

  • !!!
  • Gonzo Member
  • ******
  • Posts: 4221
  • contributor
Re: Transfer paper - Right side
« Reply #1 on: February 24, 2018, 09:21:46 AM »
They shouldn't. One side is smoother and shinier typically. I can tell by touch usually. Some brands will put their logo or other identifying info on the non transfer side as well. I also find they tend to curl a bit toward the coated side due to humidity, so store them print side down.
« Last Edit: February 24, 2018, 10:43:56 AM by mimosatexas »

Offline Frog

  • Administrator
  • Ludicrous Speed Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 13945
  • Docendo discimus
Re: Transfer paper - Right side
« Reply #2 on: February 24, 2018, 09:47:12 AM »
They say that transfer paper has a right and wrong side.
How can you tell which is the right side, they look and feel the same to me.

What type of paper?

The only stuff I have ever had, and I have had around for a long time is, I think, Transfert 75. It's kind of like a heavy parchment and I can't tell the difference with the sides.

Okay I just looked up the stuff online, and it actually touts this feature.
"No ink offset thanks to double side release coating"

However, the instructions also say to use the side facing up when you open the ream.
Tech Support, who sells it, offers this advice:
Transfert 75 is for litho and screen cold-peel plastisol transfers. It produces high quality graphics with a minimal amount of ink. Paper is coated on both sides, but the top side is recommended for litho transfers.
« Last Edit: February 24, 2018, 10:38:49 AM by Frog »
That rug really tied the room together, did it not?

Offline mimosatexas

  • !!!
  • Gonzo Member
  • ******
  • Posts: 4221
  • contributor
Re: Transfer paper - Right side
« Reply #3 on: February 24, 2018, 10:45:19 AM »
Cold vs Hot peel would be good to know.  I have only ever done hot peel, and of the 3 or 4 brands I've tested, the differences between the sides are obvious.

Offline BorisB

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 377
Re: Transfer paper - Right side
« Reply #4 on: February 24, 2018, 09:20:38 PM »
They say that transfer paper has a right and wrong side.
How can you tell which is the right side, they look and feel the same to me.
Try with piece of adhesive tape. Should be obvious difference. If not, your paper is coated on both sides.

Offline johnny

  • !!!
  • Verified/Junior
  • **
  • Posts: 18
Re: Transfer paper - Right side
« Reply #5 on: February 26, 2018, 02:37:07 PM »
the couple different kinds of papers i've used have usually had a slightly darker shade on the side you print on. also sometimes there are numbers or something on the back side along one of the edges, so those are pretty obvious.

Offline Croft

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 875
Re: Transfer paper - Right side
« Reply #6 on: February 26, 2018, 04:14:53 PM »
They say that transfer paper has a right and wrong side.
How can you tell which is the right side, they look and feel the same to me.

What type of paper?

The only stuff I have ever had, and I have had around for a long time is, I think, Transfert 75. It's kind of like a heavy parchment and I can't tell the difference with the sides.

Okay I just looked up the stuff online, and it actually touts this feature.

this is what I use for cold peel
"No ink offset thanks to double side release coating"

However, the instructions also say to use the side facing up when you open the ream.
Tech Support, who sells it, offers this advice:
Transfert 75 is for litho and screen cold-peel plastisol transfers. It produces high quality graphics with a minimal amount of ink. Paper is coated on both sides, but the top side is recommended for litho transfers.

Offline balloonguy

  • !!!
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 949
Re: Transfer paper - Right side
« Reply #7 on: February 26, 2018, 04:52:24 PM »
does anyone make a clear transfer paper?
When you dig grave will you make it shallow so that I can feel the rain?

Offline Frog

  • Administrator
  • Ludicrous Speed Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 13945
  • Docendo discimus
Re: Transfer paper - Right side
« Reply #8 on: February 26, 2018, 05:39:44 PM »
does anyone make a clear transfer paper?
I don't know how hard it will be
to find, but I remember this actually came up and there was one. It surprised me, I'd never heard of it.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
That rug really tied the room together, did it not?

Offline ebscreen

  • !!!
  • Gonzo Member
  • ******
  • Posts: 4232
Re: Transfer paper - Right side
« Reply #9 on: February 26, 2018, 05:41:09 PM »
The only source I've found for clear was in Europe.

Seems like it would be a no-brainer.

Offline Colin

  • !!!
  • Gonzo Member
  • ******
  • Posts: 1610
  • Ink and Chemical Product Manager
Re: Transfer paper - Right side
« Reply #10 on: February 26, 2018, 05:52:38 PM »
PET Silicone transfer sheets.

The ones I know of are made in China.  The distributors in my area have looked at them but demand is low-ish, so, ask your distributor if they can get some.

Last thread I read Zanegun was looking into a mass group order or something like that....
Been in the industry since 1996.  5+ years with QCM Inks.  Been a part of shops of all sizes and abilities both as a printer and as an Artist/separator.  I am now the Ink and Chemical Product Manager at Ryonet.