cuincolor 0 Posted May 27, 2008 We are having problems with the vinyl (Fibron) not sticking to our shirts. We used a shirt that was 100% cotton and it works great, all the letters and logo stayed great. Now we change to 50/50 on tank tops and the letters are picking and choosing if they want to stay on or not. We are @ 350 with pleanty of pressure. At times the plastic on the top is tearing and not coming off of the vinyl. We are new to the t-shirt thing so any help would be greatly appreciated. Wife said she read that the shirt can be a problem if you don't use the 100% for the vinyl to stick to it. Again any help is needed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoeCamaro 11 Posted May 27, 2008 Try pre heating the shirts for about 6 to 8 seconds before applying vinyl. This takes the humidity off the shirt. JC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Benr98 40 Posted May 27, 2008 Is that vinyl just for 100% cotton?? Most is for cotton, 50/50, etc unless otherwise noted. I've had no problem with thermoflex on 50/50 or 100% cotton. Jenny Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest fivestar Posted May 27, 2008 As Joe and Jenny stated, try pre-pressing the shirt to get any moisture out of it and also be sure the vinyl isn't strickly for 100% cotton shirts. I use multicut from www.jotopaper.com and it works on 100% 50-50 and just about anything else I put it on. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nonabelle 5 Posted May 27, 2008 personally i haven't used Fibron but from what i was told it can be used on just about evrything except nylon. u need to prepress as stated above then press at 350 for 20 seconds. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cuincolor 0 Posted May 29, 2008 It is one of the ebay specials, you would think I would learn that it costs you money to save money when you buy off ebay. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest fivestar Posted May 29, 2008 Go get a infared thermometer and test the top platen to be sure it is heating evenly, sounds like that could be the problem. Believe me I had one that I thought worked great, until it broke and I had to purchase a mighty press, there is NO COMPARISON between them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest crshirts Posted June 11, 2008 Some brands of t-shirts work better than others. Carl Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cuincolor 0 Posted June 20, 2008 Wanted to thank everyone for their help in this manner. We did purchase a thermo and found that the plate was not even all over the plate, causing hot spots and cold spots. Of course the manufact siad that it could not happen. We contacted a local sign shop retiring and bought his old heat press and spent $50 rather than $300 and it works like a charm. Was able to just plug it in and off we went running on shirts. But once again Thank you to all that took the time to help out a few newbies. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
firemalt 10 Posted June 20, 2008 What ebay seller did you buy from, so others that are interested in purchasing one soon, won't have to deal with this issue too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoeCamaro 11 Posted June 20, 2008 What ebay seller did you buy from, so others that are interested in purchasing one soon, won't have to deal with this issue too. (i.e. firemalt) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest fivestar Posted June 20, 2008 What ebay seller did you buy from, so others that are interested in purchasing one soon, won't have to deal with this issue too. (i.e. firemalt) That's some funny shit right there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
firemalt 10 Posted June 20, 2008 See... that's something I would expect from Terry or bk2d, but not you, Joe... maybe BannerJ would be kind enough to get this rusty knife out of my back that Joe shanked me with! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoeCamaro 11 Posted June 20, 2008 Hey firemalt, I didnt mean to offend you. It is only that the "soon" part of the sentence makes it look very personal, like you were talking about yourself, Plus I know you are thinking about getting one. Joe Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
firemalt 10 Posted June 20, 2008 No offense taken, Joe... that's why I added the " " Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest fivestar Posted June 20, 2008 I love the new signature Joe. I'd hire you but I'm not that big YET. Gimmie another yr or so, then look out. Ole Uncle Fivie got some plans. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoeCamaro 11 Posted June 20, 2008 Yeah I know Just wanted to be clear as I dont want you to get @ me Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoeCamaro 11 Posted June 20, 2008 Lol uncle five, Im looking forward to that I've been wanting to move to the states since 2001 when I lived there for 1/2 a year. Now back to topic. JOe Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest TracMatt Posted June 21, 2008 Well if you don't mind me asking, where do you live now? Tracee Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nonabelle 5 Posted June 21, 2008 Well if you don't mind me asking, where do you live now? Tracee he lives in PR Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest TracMatt Posted June 21, 2008 Ah thanks. I visited there many years ago. I thought it was beautiful, but then I don't live there so it might be different if you do. Tracee Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoeCamaro 11 Posted June 21, 2008 Yeah its beautiful and fun too, but Im in for a change I would like to start something new, thats how I am Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
