t shirt printing

[jase121]

hi i already do mug printing and have decided to give t-shirt printing a go i was just wondering what i would need & if there is some where i can get the products from cheap. as i am only looking on ebay and that does not leave much for profit
thanks for any help

[John G]

If you're already sublimating, get a heat press and use sub t shirts. If you're on a tight budget then it'll definitely be ebay as good quality (named) heat presses are an arm and a leg!

[jase121]

ok thanks can i use any type of cotton tops or does it have to state sublimation tops

[bms]

ok thanks can i use any type of cotton tops or does it have to state sublimation tops

Subimation garments aren't cotton. The inks won't bond with cotton and will look very faded.

[pisquee]

Wherever you source your blank t-shirts from (whether a specific sublimation supplier or your local Primark) they will need to be polyester, and not cotton.

[John G]

Basics of sublimation - you can only sublimate onto polyester or a high content of polyester.

[jase121]

thanks for your help can i use the same paper of my mug printing for t-shirt printin
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[John G]

Yes you can but some papers offer a higher release which will give your colours more depth - not sure of the name of the best paper

[jase121]

thanks for your help m8