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by baye
01 Jul 2019, 11:35
Forum: Heat Presses
Topic: NEED ADVICE: Printing T shirts vs quality vs durability ???
Replies: 3
Views: 11500

Re: NEED ADVICE: Printing T shirts vs quality vs durability ???

<r><QUOTE author="Baldy;138980"><s>[QUOTE=Baldy;138980]</s>Hi Baye,<br/>
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Regarding t-shirts, it depends what method you're using to decorate.<br/>
For heat transfer vinyl, I tend to go for Gildan or Russell (sometimes FoTL).<br/>
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For dye sublimation, you'll need either a polyester shirt ...
by baye
30 Jun 2019, 12:50
Forum: Heat Presses
Topic: NEED ADVICE: Printing T shirts vs quality vs durability ???
Replies: 3
Views: 11500

Re: NEED ADVICE: Printing T shirts vs quality vs durability ???

<t>hi guys<br/>
I am new to heat presses and got myself a swing heat press (microtec) and others e.g. mug press, cap, plate etc<br/>
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However can anyone advise on <br/>
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1. What t shirts are quality ( fruit of the loom) ???<br/>
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2. I saw pack of 5 on ebay for £13.89. Is this a fair ...
by baye
12 Jun 2019, 10:33
Forum: Heat Presses
Topic: Need Advice: New to sublimation - are heat presses different ?
Replies: 12
Views: 32111

Re: Need Advice: New to sublimation - are heat presses different ?

I got delivery this morning and happy with it, unlike the freesub I have, this one looks solid. Its quite heavy as well

Quick question, do you put the machine on a table or must there be a special basement for it ? as with all that heat it generates, I am wondering
by baye
11 Jun 2019, 12:09
Forum: Heat Presses
Topic: Need Advice: New to sublimation - are heat presses different ?
Replies: 12
Views: 32111

Re: Need Advice: New to sublimation - are heat presses different ?

thank you

I have paid, initially it didnt allow me use my card, (only paypal) so I added more items to my cart and was able to change it

sorted. thank you
by baye
11 Jun 2019, 11:02
Forum: Heat Presses
Topic: Need Advice: New to sublimation - are heat presses different ?
Replies: 12
Views: 32111

Re: Need Advice: New to sublimation - are heat presses different ?

<r><QUOTE author="pw66;138621"><s>[QUOTE=pw66;138621]</s>Microtec make very good presses for several well known brands, but they also make a lot of cheap and cheerful stuff too.<br/>
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Check the terms of the guarantee carefully.<br/>
Buy with your credit card direct ( not through paypal ) so the ...
by baye
10 Jun 2019, 20:52
Forum: Heat Presses
Topic: Need Advice: New to sublimation - are heat presses different ?
Replies: 12
Views: 32111

Re: Need Advice: New to sublimation - are heat presses different ?

<t>Problem here is what is a pro ?<br/>
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I am told microtec is a top quality brand and with 3 year warranty, I dont see what could go wrong <br/>
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Secondly why buy a 2nd hand with no warranty or history (as unlike cars with mot and service history) these have none<br/>
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Unless I am ...
by baye
10 Jun 2019, 14:51
Forum: Heat Presses
Topic: Need Advice: New to sublimation - are heat presses different ?
Replies: 12
Views: 32111

Re: Need Advice: New to sublimation - are heat presses different ?

<r>Having spent a lot of time browsing through, I thought I settle for this<br/>
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I am yet to purchase it, as it says 3 year warranty and I dont think I could go wrong with that<br/>
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by baye
09 Jun 2019, 09:32
Forum: Heat Presses
Topic: Need Advice: New to sublimation - are heat presses different ?
Replies: 12
Views: 32111

Re: Need Advice: New to sublimation - are heat presses different ?

<t>hi Guys<br/>
I just started a sublimation business and bought my dual mug printer (freesub from signzworld), got all accessories,printer and setup my website.<br/>
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However my funds are limited and looking to buy a Tshirt heat press machine.<br/>
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There are so many in the market and so ...