heavyduty 0 Posted October 7, 2009 ive been noticing that after i wash the shirts the vinyl tends to wrinkle. if i repress them they look like new but not everone can do that. im using hotmard 70 @ 340deg for 15sec then peal and press for another 10secs. maybe i need to prewash. i hate to have to prewash every shirt i do. thanks for any help. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
99v8miata 3 Posted October 7, 2009 Is the shirt your using pre washed? I have not had that problem as of yet. Dave Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
heavyduty 0 Posted October 7, 2009 no they are not pre washed.. i really dont want to pre wash all the shirts. maybe i need to change type of vinyl. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VendettaVinyl 0 Posted October 7, 2009 Try and make a deal with a local dry cleaner..........a banner or some shirts in exchange for washing tee shirts...............I dont know Im just about to get into shirts in a few months. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
heavyduty 0 Posted October 7, 2009 i could pre wash myself but didnt really want to. i would like to leave tags on shirts when i sell them. not a must but i thought it would look better. im gonna try to pre wash and ill see what happens. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pandc 0 Posted October 8, 2009 Try using siser, I never have a problem with that. Really is there a reason you are using hotmark. It might just be the kind of vinyl. I use siser & thermo flex Peggy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest fivestar Posted October 8, 2009 Yup I don't like Hotmark either. I prefer Multicut or Thermoflex. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
heavyduty 0 Posted October 8, 2009 i bought hotmark because that what sign warehouse RECOMENDED!! where would i get the other stuff? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
99v8miata 3 Posted October 8, 2009 Try to use a preshrunk shirt. It will still shrink a bit but not much. Dave Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Buggie Pilot 4 Posted October 8, 2009 Most all of my wrinkling problems were caused by me streching the shirt when putting and aligning it on the press. After that I was more careful putting the shirts on the press I have not had any problems since Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
heavyduty 0 Posted October 8, 2009 buggie, what type of vinyl are you using? thanks, Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sarconastic 29 Posted October 8, 2009 Three things. 1. Make sure your getting Pre-shrunk shirts. Form a name brand supplier. Off brands even though they say are preshrunk I have found shrink like crazy. I use mostly Hanes Heavyweights, they feel better in your hands (big customer selling point and they are a good shirt.) 2. Make sure your preheating the shirts before your press them to remove the moisture, and like Buggy Pilot said, make sure your not stretching the shirts when you lay them on the platen. 3. use good Heat transfer material, Siser (EX weed), Thermoflex or Spectra( re branded Siser) (Cut or Cut II, avoid Eco Film, it's garbage). These are all brands I have used and had no problem with. I have only had Wrinkling with EZ Weed one time and that was on an off the rack Fruit of the Loom Sweatshirt. Wasn't shrunk correctly. Kevin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest fivestar Posted October 8, 2009 Spectra( re branded Siser) (Cut or Cut II, avoid Eco Film, it's garbage). Ummmmmm..........You've got that backwards.......Eco Film is rebranded Siser.........Cut II is would you want to avoid like the plague. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sarconastic 29 Posted October 8, 2009 The Spectra Cut not the II that I got from Imprintables is exactly the same as EZ Weed. I have not tried the Cut II. The rep was the one that told me they were the same, It was after I read a post on here by you I think that I called and asked. I haven't had any troubles with the Spectra Cut, I literally couldn't tell the difference between it and the Siser, before or after applying. I would swear I have heard a bunch of complaints about the Eco-film on here. But I could be confused, it wouldn't be the first time. kevin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest fivestar Posted October 8, 2009 The Spectra Cut not the II that I got from Imprintables is exactly the same as EZ Weed. I have not tried the Cut II. The rep was the one that told me they were the same, It was after I read a post on here by you I think that I called and asked. I haven't had any troubles with the Spectra Cut, I literally couldn't tell the difference between it and the Siser, before or after applying. I would swear I have heard a bunch of complaints about the Eco-film on here. But I could be confused, it wouldn't be the first time. kevin I've never used their Cut but I have used their Cut II and Eco Film.....Eco Film is rebranded Siser but their Cut II is shit. Trust me.............DON'T EVER USE IT. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tekcorps 50 Posted October 8, 2009 Eco Film is the same as Econoprint? Or totally different? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nonabelle 5 Posted October 8, 2009 hotmark is crap! end of story. if u want professional and long lasting results. DO NOT USE IT. Try themoflex, eco film, both are excellent product or siser easy weed. good luck Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
heavyduty 0 Posted October 9, 2009 thanks for all the info. so far no one has talk bad about thermoflex. where do i order this stuff. thanks, Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gooddeal 0 Posted October 9, 2009 I bought 5 rolls from Autry , wasted money. Not only shrinkage but the florescent orange and green wimped to pink & baby puke on black shirts. I felt sorry for their sales lady - no wonder she's not making any money. She bit my face off when I wanted to sent it back. Needs a white backing , Siser next order Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Buggie Pilot 4 Posted October 11, 2009 H Duty I use Siser or Thermoflex Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakotagrafx 7,297 Posted October 11, 2009 H Duty I use Siser or Thermoflex +1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
23putts 0 Posted October 12, 2009 Make sure to not strech the shirt when putting it on the press...use a 50/50 blend tee. (hanes heavyweight 50/50) They don't shrink a drop... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WallysWallWords 0 Posted October 13, 2009 even preshrunk shirts shrink, throw them in the dryer on high for a bit when you first get them to alleviate this problem Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stormy 5 Posted October 13, 2009 I bought 5 rolls from Autry , wasted money. Not only shrinkage but the florescent orange and green wimped to pink & baby puke on black shirts. I felt sorry for their sales lady - no wonder she's not making any money. She bit my face off when I wanted to sent it back. Needs a white backing , Siser next order How would you press it if it had a white backing? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spyder Graphix 0 Posted October 13, 2009 I have to say that i have used Hotmark for about 2 years and only had 1 or 2 small problems. I think its pretty good vinyl, but thats just my 2 cents. Now for eco i love that vinyl, soft hand and looks great. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites