Starting a Non-Profit Org...need advice

[splash0321 23]

Hello all, I'll get straight to the point.

Im a youth leader and my church, Me and the wife are starting a ministry that is completely dedicated to fund raising for mission trips. We'll be making t-shirts and just about anything else that can be made with a vinyl cutter.

Ive been making vinyl vehicle graphics as a hobby and am familiar with that aspect...i am unfamiliar with t-shirt vinyls and their qualities. We want the vinyl to last.....making a high quality t-shirt.

Is there a difference in heat presses? I mean buying one for $275 as opposed to 400-500?

And, of course, t-shirt brand preferences...we want inexpensive, but not cheap...i want a good all around t-shirt.

Thanks in advance.

[tory 0]

For the heat press you want one that will maintain an even heat setting. I have a Hotronix, so I can only comment on that brand which has never given me a problem. Not one lost garment due to fluctuations in temperature. I use Gildan 50/50 T's 5.6 oz, for the most part. They seem to hold up well and no shrinkage problems. I'll use Jerzees but they don't seem to hold their shape as well.

[Benr98 40]

You can get some real decent shirts from:  www.jiffyshirts.com

I only use Thermoflex for shirt vinyl............most times it outlasts the shirts.

I have the Mighty heatpress, paid around $700.00 for it and I love it.  Some also like the Sunie heatpress which runs around $300.00 the choice is yours.

Hope this has helped you some.

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I don't know a thing about heat presses or t-shirts but just wanted to say that it's a great thing you are doing and I wish you all the luck!