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screen printing => General Screen Printing => Topic started by: Gilligan on June 10, 2020, 10:59:24 AM

Title: Full color masks transfers or to DTG them?
Post by: Gilligan on June 10, 2020, 10:59:24 AM
I have a customer that wants to do full color pints on the masks (not all over prints)... about 100.

I could DTG them in house but that's a lot plus, uggg... DTG consistencies. ;)

Should I just suck it up and do that or should I get transfers and heat press them?

Who would make the best transfers that would still be breathable... they will be white masks... Probably Tultex.
Title: Re: Full color masks transfers or to DTG them?
Post by: Homer on June 10, 2020, 11:02:04 AM
dye sub. I'm doing 40 of them now...you can buy poly masks too, instead of the cotton ones.
Title: Re: Full color masks transfers or to DTG them?
Post by: Gilligan on June 10, 2020, 11:16:59 AM
I thought of that... what is a good source for poly masks?

Do they feel as good as the cotton masks?  I know that's kind of a dumb question as none of these masks "feel good". ;)
Title: Re: Full color masks transfers or to DTG them?
Post by: Homer on June 10, 2020, 11:23:05 AM
I thought of that... what is a good source for poly masks?

Do they feel as good as the cotton masks?  I know that's kind of a dumb question as none of these masks "feel good". ;)

conde has them, I make my own since it's easy to do. and yea, they all feel like garbage...probably why I have yet to wear one
Title: Re: Full color masks transfers or to DTG them?
Post by: Pangea on June 10, 2020, 12:59:09 PM
I've found these to be the best option for sub:

https://www.proworldinc.com/sb-s-217-sublimation-face-mask-w-filter.html (https://www.proworldinc.com/sb-s-217-sublimation-face-mask-w-filter.html)

Come with 2 PM-2.5 filters each, poly outside, cotton inside and also come with the ear slide things that are pretty much of no use for adults. They ship from NJ I believe so pretty quick for us on the east coast (MD).
Title: Re: Full color masks transfers or to DTG them?
Post by: im_mcguire on June 10, 2020, 03:36:51 PM
I know this isn't the place to ask, or maybe someone can help, but who can I source sublimation transfers from?
Title: Re: Full color masks transfers or to DTG them?
Post by: ericheartsu on June 10, 2020, 04:30:08 PM
I know this isn't the place to ask, or maybe someone can help, but who can I source sublimation transfers from?

actually this is a perfect place to ask, as Dan is on the board, and i cannot speak highly enough about him.

I think his username is AAUSA
Title: Re: Full color masks transfers or to DTG them?
Post by: im_mcguire on June 10, 2020, 05:12:34 PM
I know this isn't the place to ask, or maybe someone can help, but who can I source sublimation transfers from?

actually this is a perfect place to ask, as Dan is on the board, and i cannot speak highly enough about him.

I think his username is AAUSA
Thank you so much!
Ill email him now!
Title: Re: Full color masks transfers or to DTG them?
Post by: Frog on June 10, 2020, 07:09:51 PM
I know this isn't the place to ask, or maybe someone can help, but who can I source sublimation transfers from?

actually this is a perfect place to ask, as Dan is on the board, and i cannot speak highly enough about him.

I think his username is AAUSA

Actually guys, that's what the Member to Member Services section is for
Title: Re: Full color masks transfers or to DTG them?
Post by: Gilligan on June 12, 2020, 10:21:55 AM
I know this isn't the place to ask, or maybe someone can help, but who can I source sublimation transfers from?

actually this is a perfect place to ask, as Dan is on the board, and i cannot speak highly enough about him.

I think his username is AAUSA

Actually guys, that's what the Member to Member Services section is for

He was just saying this forum was perfect because a member does it.

Thought you were a hippie, be more flexible. :p
Title: Re: Full color masks transfers or to DTG them?
Post by: Frog on June 12, 2020, 12:52:27 PM
I know this isn't the place to ask, or maybe someone can help, but who can I source sublimation transfers from?

actually this is a perfect place to ask, as Dan is on the board, and i cannot speak highly enough about him.

I think his username is AAUSA

Actually guys, that's what the Member to Member Services section is for

He was just saying this forum was perfect because a member does it.

Thought you were a hippie, be more flexible. :p

I am a hippie, but, as I get older, even with regular exercise, I find myself  becoming way less flexible than back when I was dating Tammy and Barbie, a pair of twins down in SoCal who both were into yoga in a big way.  ;D
That said, jeez, it's not like I deleted or even moved the post. Just mentioned that when members are looking for a source of sublimation transfers, or anything else related to apparel decoration, TSB has a section devoted to their needs.
Title: Re: Full color masks transfers or to DTG them?
Post by: Gilligan on June 12, 2020, 01:09:26 PM
I know this isn't the place to ask, or maybe someone can help, but who can I source sublimation transfers from?

actually this is a perfect place to ask, as Dan is on the board, and i cannot speak highly enough about him.

I think his username is AAUSA

Actually guys, that's what the Member to Member Services section is for

He was just saying this forum was perfect because a member does it.

Thought you were a hippie, be more flexible. :p

I am a hippie, but, as I get older, even with regular exercise, I find myself  becoming way less flexible than back when I was dating Tammy and Barbie, a pair of twins down in SoCal who both were into yoga in a big way.  ;D
That said, jeez, it's not like I deleted or even moved the post. Just mentioned that when members are looking for a source of sublimation transfers, or anything else related to apparel decoration, TSB has a section devoted to their needs.

just busting your chops old man!
Title: Re: Full color masks transfers or to DTG them?
Post by: Frog on June 12, 2020, 01:49:52 PM
It's all good, and hopefully served as vehicle to promote participation in the Member to Member services section, that some are either unaware of or have forgotten about.