HEAT TRANSFER VINYL Vs. 2-STEP HEAT TRANSFER (Which one is best?)
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- Опубліковано 15 гру 2021
- Are you having trouble deciding between heat transfer vinyl and two-step heat transfer with white toner transfer printing? In this episode of Apparel Academy, Henry goes over the pros and cons of each of these custom apparel methods. Both have their advantages and disadvantages, and it’s up to you to decide which one is best for your business.
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Timestamps
1:32 What is heat transfer vinyl?
3:42 What is two-step heat transfer with a white toner transfer printer?
6:17 Quality
9:34 Variety and versatility
11:11 Quantity
12:34 Cost and profit potential of each method
What is heat transfer vinyl?
This is when you cut out a design using a vinyl cutter and transfer the design onto a substrate using a heat press. First, you upload the design into the software and edit it. Then, you send the design to the machine, load the vinyl into the machine and it will cut out the design. The last step is to weed out the excess vinyl and transfer the design to your substrate using a heat press.
What two-step heat transfer?
In this method, you use a white toner transfer printer to print out a design and transfer it onto a substrate. First, you upload the design into the software and edit it. Then, you print the design and marry the paper to the adhesive sheet. Once you do that, use the heat press to transfer the design onto the substrate.
Quality
When it comes to feel, both methods add a layer on top of the substrate. But heat transfer vinyl feels rougher than white toner transfer prints. For durability, both methods are tied as they can both create designs that last over 50 washes. The next aspect of quality is the vibrancy of the material. Heat transfer vinyl is limited to the color of the roll itself, while white toner transfer printers can create full-color designs. This means that two-step heat transfer is the winner of this round.
Versatility
Both methods allow you to transfer designs onto many substrates like t-shirts, caps, mugs and more. But with heat transfer vinyl, you can use different types of vinyl like glitter vinyl, adhesive vinyl and others, while two-step heat transfer only prints on one type of paper. This means heat transfer vinyl has a bit more versatility.
Quantity
The heat transfer vinyl method is more time-consuming because of the weeding process. The time it takes to weed the vinyl slows you down, so you can’t quickly produce a large quantity many prints. White toner transfer printing requires no weeding, so you can produce prints faster. This means two-step heat transfer wins this round.
Cost
Let’s break down the cost of starting out with heat transfer vinyl. A vinyl cutter costs around $300-$1,200, and with the cost of materials and supplies, it comes out to $4-$5 per print. The cost per print is low, but you might need to spend more money up front to have many rolls in stock to do multicolor designs or to give customers more color options. Heat transfer with the white toner transfer printer will cost much more to get started. Printers cost anywhere between $4,000-$7,000 and with the cost of materials and supplies, it comes out to $5-$6 per print. Generally, you’ll have to pay more when starting, but you don’t have to keep a lot of materials on hand because the printer prints full-color designs. In addition to the upfront costs, you’ll also want to think about the profit potential. Heat transfer vinyl prints sell at a lower price than prints made by a white toner transfer printer.
In the end, the best method for you depends on your budget, what garments you want to customize and what your customer’s needs are. - Навчання та стиль
Henry always coming in clutch with the right info at the right time!
Thanks so much for watching!
Thanks so much for this video. I have done vinyl for years and now do sublimation but have been researching white toner printing for a while. This helps with business building for sure
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you so much for this comparison!
Thanks for watching!
Watching this episode after watching the most recent cap decoration episode that used the white toner transfer printer and the vinyl cutter. Deciding witch I should invest in first!
Your content is always better than other
Thanks so much!
Thank you for your expertise. This has helped!
Glad it was helpful!
Great insight.
We try!
Love the video and I’ve been experimenting with CMYK and heat transfer vinyl and was wondering what are your thoughts? I print transfers in CMYK and I use white htv for my white layers and it almost acts like a Roland design. Another way to use best of both worlds.
That's a great point, and we will be sure to pass down the feedback for a future video about this!
Hello, can you make a video on white toner luminaris 200 paper settings.
Thank you.
Hi there! We recommend reaching out to our customer service so they can help! ---->service@ricoma.com
Great info.
Whats different between your toner and DTF...print feel! Thxs
Hi there, thanks so much for watching. This is a great question to ask in our Facebook support group, Embroidery and Custom Apparel Mastery. This group is meant for all lovers of embroidery with lots of resources and more members discussing topics and helping each other out and learning about Ricoma machines and other brands! We recommend you join this group as we'd love to have you! facebook.com/groups/embroiderymastery
Hi there, I am curious to know where to find the transparent transfer paper for the 2 step heat transfer, and also wondering if it comes in a3?
Hi! You can find the transfer paper through our website, and it only comes in A4.
shop.ricoma.com/collections/white-toner-transfer-printer-supplies/products/luminaris-200-simply-peel-media-step-a-b-transfer-paper-100-sheets-of-each-step-a-b
Hello ! I came across your video. I’m slowly starting home T-shirt printing. I need soft fell with vivid color. What printer should i choose ?
Hi! Please submit a request with our team so they can help! ---> ricoma.com/US/contact-us
How do the transfers hold up after being washed?
Hi! The white toner printer can last around 50-60 wash cycles.
Where do I fine things pitchers to print
Hi Tina! What kind of items were you referring to?
You said the design made with Luminaris last 50 + washes, then way all my design made with Luminaries after first wash looks destroyed, maybe because of the paper with adhesive doesn't have enough, or because of the heat press, which I press for 45 seconds at 310? Thank you
Hi there, please send a service request through our online ticketing system and someone will be happy to help! > ricoma.com/US/support
I have the same issue with white toner and it’s pretty common as far as I found. There are videos on UA-cam that helps improve this. Example in your design you can remove the black color when pressing onto a black shirt. Rasterizing or halftone your design. The reason is that water can pass through the garment without cracking the design.
I also found washing with soft detergent and in hand wash mode in your washing machine helps. I also hang dry my shirts and they seem to not crack.