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Re: what would your recommend
Posted: 31 Mar 2014, 13:15
by jennywren
I new in this area but have been asked to put names on the back of t.shirts. What vinyl would recommend for a complete beginner. This will be my first job and I have no idea.
Re: what would your recommend
Posted: 31 Mar 2014, 15:20
by socialgiraffe
Hi Jennywren.
I am using 123Flex which has served me well. Would be interested in other opinions on other vinyls so will follow this thread with interest.
Re: what would your recommend
Posted: 31 Mar 2014, 15:23
by Dave271069
mdp supplies for me, HOT FLEX is the bees knees, use it on most garments..... but have tried others and still keep going back to MDP, for cotton and polyester clothing..
Re: what would your recommend
Posted: 31 Mar 2014, 15:31
by socialgiraffe
Hi Dave
I know you have tried several different vinyls so am interested to hear your thoughts on why you rate MDP's hot flex. Looking at this vinyl compared to a lot of others it is considerably more expensive, is it the ease of use or the feel of it when pressed or something else. Being the most expensive is not a bad thing, I am just interested in what makes it top of your list.
I have only tried the one I am using and as it works for me have never bothered looking anywhere else.
Re: what would your recommend
Posted: 31 Mar 2014, 15:45
by guarddog14
when i used to work for Kukri sports we made names and numbers all day every day i tried marathons vinyl which was very poor mdp and for me personally i ordered 123 flex price is bang on weeding is easy stays on never had any complaints from any sports clubs
Re: what would your recommend
Posted: 31 Mar 2014, 16:09
by Dave271069
socialgiraffe;86169 wrote:Hi Dave
I know you have tried several different vinyls so am interested to hear your thoughts on why you rate MDP's hot flex. Looking at this vinyl compared to a lot of others it is considerably more expensive, is it the ease of use or the feel of it when pressed or something else. Being the most expensive is not a bad thing, I am just interested in what makes it top of your list.
I have only tried the one I am using and as it works for me have never bothered looking anywhere else.
one of the main factors for me Simon is they cut it all up in special sizes to fit the silhouette cameo, This does work out very slightly dearer but when i make t-shirts i can work out the pricing as i try to make 2 t-shirts out of one sheet. if i ever go to a larger cutter and use rolls i may try other makes. Also as you are aware ive just picked up 2 contracts for Gyms and protein companies. They are using a polyester garment/ t-shirt from AWDis and i find the mdp hot flex is working wonders on it, (stretch) i also do like the though of peeling when vinyl is warm/hot so i dont have to faff around and wait for it to cool before peeling away...
Maybe i should try others....
Dave
Re: what would your recommend
Posted: 31 Mar 2014, 19:46
by viccar
I too like MDPs hotflex, weeds great, cuts great, goes on and stays on great, always works.
Thats why i like it.
Re: what would your recommend
Posted: 31 Mar 2014, 21:24
by jennywren
Dave271069;86173 wrote:one of the main factors for me Simon is they cut it all up in special sizes to fit the silhouette cameo, This does work out very slightly dearer but when i make t-shirts i can work out the pricing as i try to make 2 t-shirts out of one sheet. if i ever go to a larger cutter and use rolls i may try other makes. Also as you are aware ive just picked up 2 contracts for Gyms and protein companies. They are using a polyester garment/ t-shirt from AWDis and i find the mdp hot flex is working wonders on it, (stretch) i also do like the though of peeling when vinyl is warm/hot so i dont have to faff around and wait for it to cool before peeling away...
Maybe i should try others....
I have a silhouette cameo as well and its handy to they cut it to size, many thanks for everybody input and most of you recommend MDF hot flex I'll give that a go, will let you know how I get on
Re: what would your recommend
Posted: 31 Mar 2014, 21:47
by Dave271069
Dont buy MDF hot flex. You will never cut it. Maybe try MDP
Re: what would your recommend
Posted: 01 Apr 2014, 07:22
by jennywren
Dave271069;86202 wrote:Dont buy MDF hot flex. You will never cut it. Maybe try MDP
Sorry Dave thats what I meant to say MDP