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Re: Temperature & Times for Sublimation T-shirts
Posted: 25 Sep 2011, 19:49
by 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:
Re: Temperature & Times for Sublimation T-shirts
Posted: 25 Sep 2011, 20:13
by 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.
Re: Temperature & Times for Sublimation T-shirts
Posted: 25 Sep 2011, 20:53
by Paul
185c for 50-60 sec. If colors are bright thn 60. If dark then 50.
Re: Temperature & Times for Sublimation T-shirts
Posted: 26 Sep 2011, 15:02
by 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:
Re: Temperature & Times for Sublimation T-shirts
Posted: 26 Sep 2011, 15:09
by purpledragon
190 deg 60 secs cant go wrong
Re: Temperature & Times for Sublimation T-shirts
Posted: 26 Sep 2011, 15:37
by Paul
purpledragon;31189 wrote:90 deg 60 secs cant go wrong
Blimey! thats a bit cool

:rolleyes:
Re: Temperature & Times for Sublimation T-shirts
Posted: 26 Sep 2011, 16:02
by 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.
Re: Temperature & Times for Sublimation T-shirts
Posted: 26 Sep 2011, 16:03
by Paul
AJLA;31195 wrote: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.
Re: Temperature & Times for Sublimation T-shirts
Posted: 26 Sep 2011, 16:10
by NASH
on my press i do if for 175* for 90 seconds, because i was that way you don`t scorch the fabric
Re: Temperature & Times for Sublimation T-shirts
Posted: 26 Sep 2011, 16:39
by purpledragon
Paul;31193 wrote:Blimey! thats a bit cool

:rolleyes:
ok who nicked my 1