Temperature & Times for Sublimation T-shirts

[Ian M]

Hi All,

I wonder if I could ask you all what temperature & times you use for pressing sublimation T-shirts as I'm getting quite confused now.

I've looked at suppliers websites to see what they recommend & the odd one seems to have several different setting for much the same sublimation T-shirts.

Many thanks for all your help.

Ian :biggrin:

[Justin]

I do them 187c for 50 seconds. I used to do them at 197c but tested my press and I think it was slightly out so I allow for this.

[Paul]

185c for 50-60 sec. If colors are bright thn 60. If dark then 50.

[Ian M]

Many thanks Justin & Paul for all your help. I tried Paul's sttings at first & print came out just perfect. Reason I tried Paul's is that I knew he used a combi press just like mine & hey presto I'm one happy bunny now.

I also found a slight problem with my press & that is the centre nut that holds mounting onto which the platten is mounted had come slightly loose. I took it all apart & tightened it up & the pressure now does seem to be better & more even.

I think things could also be looking up for me as a close friend of mine has had a go at designing some new artwork which is something he's never really tried before. The stuff he's done so far is just amazing & we've already got a fair bit of interest with just the first couple of designs. I would love to show them on here but, with the greatest respect we're going to keep it all close to our chests as we don't want anyone ripping them off. I know the majority wouldn't on here but, we've just always got to be a bit careful with the minority haven't we on an open forum.

Once again many thanks for all your help lads & let's hope I'm on my way back now.

Ian :biggrin:

[purpledragon]

190 deg 60 secs cant go wrong

[Paul]

90 deg 60 secs cant go wrong

Blimey! thats a bit cool :rolleyes:

[AJLA]

WOW! My temp must be way out I press at 200 for 80 secs, anything less then i don't get a really good vibrant image.

[Paul]

WOW! My temp must be way out I press at 200 for 80 secs, anything less then i don't get a really good vibrant image.

same here if I use anything other then texprint.

[NASH]

on my press i do if for 175* for 90 seconds, because i was that way you don`t scorch the fabric

[purpledragon]

Blimey! thats a bit cool :rolleyes:

ok who nicked my 1