Custom printed shirts and stuff

eddiekay · December 22nd, 2013, 09:22 AM

I just came across something on STAPLES that I didnt know was still being made:
Epson Iron On Transfers paper for inkjets.....10 sheets for about $19.
I used them many years ago and, carefully done, the imprint lasts thru maybe 5 or 6 gentle hand washings but the first time you wear it...looks amazing.
Reproduces photos perfectly, type and graphics are razor sharp but tends to darken colors just a bit.
While the colors hold up good..the image is transferred on a micro thin sheet of film that does not stretch ( it cracks if stretched too much) so it doesnt work on areas of a garment that are stretched. But...on the chest, breast, back they work real good and are absolutely perfect for limited wear use. Unless the whole 8 1/2 x 11 rectangle needs to be used, you can hand trim the image to it's edges and....for 1 or 2 times, it's as sharp as any silk screened or digital imprint. Whether you want to make a single piece for yourself or maybe an "event" piece for a group run this is the cheapest, fastest and easiest way to do it. It works with any inkjet....never tried it with a laser.

CC Cowboy · December 22nd, 2013, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by eddiekay

I just came across something on STAPLES that I didnt know was still being made:
Epson Iron On Transfers paper for inkjets.....10 sheets for about $19.
I used them many years ago and, carefully done, the imprint lasts thru maybe 5 or 6 gentle hand washings but the first time you wear it...looks amazing.
Reproduces photos perfectly, type and graphics are razor sharp but tends to darken colors just a bit.
While the colors hold up good..the image is transferred on a micro thin sheet of film that does not stretch ( it cracks if stretched too much) so it doesnt work on areas of a garment that are stretched. But...on the chest, breast, back they work real good and are absolutely perfect for limited wear use. Unless the whole 8 1/2 x 11 rectangle needs to be used, you can hand trim the image to it's edges and....for 1 or 2 times, it's as sharp as any silk screened or digital imprint. Whether you want to make a single piece for yourself or maybe an "event" piece for a group run this is the cheapest, fastest and easiest way to do it. It works with any inkjet....never tried it with a laser.

What a great Christmas present. A t-shirt with a disappearing message (unless you never wear it). I love the idea.

choneofakind · December 22nd, 2013, 09:56 AM

Why not just visit a local shirt shop and have really shirts made up in multiple colors on front and back for <$13 per shirt that will hold up to as many washings/wearings as you could ever want? Plus you'll support your local businesses.

rasta · December 22nd, 2013, 03:05 PM

Ehh I kind of like wearing my shirts more than a handful of times...

CC Cowboy · December 22nd, 2013, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by rasta

Ehh I kind of like wearing my shirts more than a handful of times...

With the same print on them? Boring!

Alex · December 23rd, 2013, 11:33 AM

/moved to offtopic?

JohnnyBravo · December 24th, 2013, 10:34 AM

I could think up some shirt ideas I wouldn't care to wear more than a few times... Who am I kidding, we learned screen printing in middle school, surely I haven't forgot that much stuff since then

December 22nd, 2013, 09:22 AM	#1
eddiekay ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: eddie Location: Lawnguylind Join Date: Nov 2009 Motorcycle(s): 300, WeeStrom Posts: A lot.	Custom printed shirts and stuff I just came across something on STAPLES that I didnt know was still being made: Epson Iron On Transfers paper for inkjets.....10 sheets for about $19. I used them many years ago and, carefully done, the imprint lasts thru maybe 5 or 6 gentle hand washings but the first time you wear it...looks amazing. Reproduces photos perfectly, type and graphics are razor sharp but tends to darken colors just a bit. While the colors hold up good..the image is transferred on a micro thin sheet of film that does not stretch ( it cracks if stretched too much) so it doesnt work on areas of a garment that are stretched. But...on the chest, breast, back they work real good and are absolutely perfect for limited wear use. Unless the whole 8 1/2 x 11 rectangle needs to be used, you can hand trim the image to it's edges and....for 1 or 2 times, it's as sharp as any silk screened or digital imprint. Whether you want to make a single piece for yourself or maybe an "event" piece for a group run this is the cheapest, fastest and easiest way to do it. It works with any inkjet....never tried it with a laser.

December 22nd, 2013, 03:05 PM	#4
rasta Your face Name: Wes Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jul 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2014 Honda CBR650f Posts: A lot.	Ehh I kind of like wearing my shirts more than a handful of times... __________________________________________________ "even a proper fitting helmet can 'get loose'" -csmith

December 23rd, 2013, 11:33 AM	#6
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December 24th, 2013, 10:34 AM	#7
JohnnyBravo Certifiable nontundrum Name: Harper Location: NC Milkshake stand Join Date: Mar 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2013 SE NINJA 300 Posts: Too much. MOTM - Sep '13, Sep '16	I could think up some shirt ideas I wouldn't care to wear more than a few times... Who am I kidding, we learned screen printing in middle school, surely I haven't forgot that much stuff since then __________________________________________________

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choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	Why not just visit a local shirt shop and have really shirts made up in multiple colors on front and back for <$13 per shirt that will hold up to as many washings/wearings as you could ever want? Plus you'll support your local businesses.