lablover 218 Posted September 9, 2015 So, I just tried a sample of this itrans light transfer paper I got from the show a wile back....Ummmmm this stuff seems to work awesome. I was able to Sublimate on 100% cotton and the finished product was very nice. The only thing I thought was odd is it left a layer like substance under the print. So, trimming the paper right to the design would of been best. HAs anyone used this stuff? Any opinions? Seems like a way to be able to compete with silkscreen folks. Like I mentioned, it gave gray quality image and I liked the fact it didn't have those polyester like quirks.. i.e paper outlines etc. Would love to hear what anyone has to say..or other options like this. Joe Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jaybyrd 3,770 Posted September 9, 2015 Not sublimation. Comparable to jetpro softstretch based on your description and if so I use tons of jet pro but not as soft as sublimation. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lablover 218 Posted September 9, 2015 WOW Just tried a sample on a dark gray t shirt....Perfect!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greenmachine 52 Posted September 9, 2015 OK, but have you washed he shirt. I can sublimate on cotton but it washes out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lablover 218 Posted September 9, 2015 OK, but have you washed he shirt. I can sublimate on cotton but it washes out. It washes out using the itrans paper? It has some kind of coating on it...I'll wash and see Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Macon Innovations 228 Posted September 9, 2015 What ink did you use? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MadHatterGraphix 1,258 Posted September 10, 2015 Here is a link to the company about that paper LRI Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jaybyrd 3,770 Posted September 10, 2015 Reads a lot like 3g although I've never tried it with sub ink. How stiff is it when pressed? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lablover 218 Posted September 10, 2015 I used cobra Sublimation ink. As far as stiff. It wasn't like sublimation for sure..was a bit thicker seemed like some coating a little stiffer for sure. I final output is real nice. I guess the stiffness could be close to Silk Screen paint. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wildgoose 4,200 Posted September 10, 2015 Looking at the product website that is basically like the rest of the 3G and other transfer paper with the added ability to use sublimation ink rather than just pigment. Makes me wonder now if JPSS or 3G would work with dye sub ink. Hmmmm. I don't think I'll do that just because the ink is a bit more spendy but in a pinch.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lablover 218 Posted September 10, 2015 Looking at the product website that is basically like the rest of the 3G and other transfer paper with the added ability to use sublimation ink rather than just pigment. Makes me wonder now if JPSS or 3G would work with dye sub ink. Hmmmm. I don't think I'll do that just because the ink is a bit more spendy but in a pinch.... I'm curious the advantage of using dye sub ink as opposed to regular ink? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wildgoose 4,200 Posted September 10, 2015 I'm curious the advantage of using dye sub ink as opposed to regular ink? The only advantage I can see is if you only had a dye sub machine you could still build transfers for cotton garments with it. Otherwise I would use pigment ink on cotton. Pigment ink is considerably less money than dye-sub ink and I would be interested to see how the longevity is with dye-sub comparatively. It is widely known that pigment ink is far better for transfers over regular inkjet dye ink but I have never heard of using dye-sublimation ink before (for regular transfers) so it makes me wonder. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
