How Different Materials Affect The Second Pressing Of DTF Transfers
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- Опубліковано 15 лип 2024
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In this video, we're going to dive into 11 different second press materials and compare them to see which one performs the best. We recently did a video on t seal, where we compared it to a few other second press methods, but we realized that we didn't do a complete job of looking at all the different options available.
We'll be rating each method for feel before washing, feel after washing, visual appearance, sound, and durability. We've printed all of our transfers on the same machine with the same film and ink settings, so everything is the same except for the second press method.
We've provided a chart in the here for you to use as a reference when addressing objections with your customers to ensure they have the best overall experience with your DTF prints.
Chart Download: dtfsuperstore.com/products/se...
We also discuss how making adjustments to your graphics and ink levels can make a big difference in the final product. Check out the full video to learn more about the different second press methods and how they compare. And don't forget to download the chart in the description!
Chapters:
Intro: 00:00
What Were Testing: 00:29
Pressing: 01:55
First Feel Test: 02:36
Look Test: 07:57
Sound Test: 11:55
DTF ASMR: 12:30
After 10 Washes: 13:53
The Results: 23:10
Final Thoughts: 24:35 - Навчання та стиль
Heavy Linen is the answer. You’re welcome.
Trying that next, thank you sir....just heard your Printavo interview yesterday....I also love This is not a t shirt.
Jeremy, keep doing a great job of educating the masses! Andy is building a great team.
Thanks! Great teams start from the top!
Thank you Andy! This is an amazingly detailed guide for giving our DTF customers options and educating ourselves. The ASMR part was great to hear. Sometimes the prints can sound papery and it's good to know that pressing material matters.
So glad you found it helpful!
Another great video. Thanks for doing this so that it helps others like me determine what is best for our business.
Thanks for the feedback. We are here to support DTF producers and the industry!
Amazing video. Thank you very much Jeremy Poehls 🙏 and DTF Superstore 🙏 You did great comparasion ! Results are very aplicable: buy T-seal, or use Parchment or Kraft paper.
Thanks for help with this one!
Well done!! Detailed review
Glad it was helpful!
What a great video, so interesting and practical! If you made this video to convince us about buying that t seal thing, I think you have convinced me, yes! Now I have to find out where I can buy it in Spain!
Glad you enjoyed it! We're trying to help empower DTF users, like you, with the information and ideas to help you dial in your craft!
@@DTFSuperstore And you do help a lot!
Any idea where to buy in Europe?
My wife and I @flashcustomtransfers are super excited for this video! We're about to do a similar video on our channel.
Awesome, you guys have great content on that channel!
Here it is 2:25 AM and I have wondered down the rabbit hole about t-seal mainly for the texture. After several videos, skimming through FB posts and googling where to get t-seal I decided to take the teflon covers off of my GeoKnight Heat Presses because the 3/4" teflon coated platen has deep texture. If gave it a beautiful texture all over with no smooth spots and it feels so much better. Now to grab all the shirts I just second pressed and give them a little texture before refolding them. So check the teflon coated platen on your heat press for texture & let me know.
Ah yes, the 2:25am rabbit hole, we know it well. Not a huge fan of the second press material or the press leaving a texture behind. Having the texture of the shirt come through gives the best hand feel, in our opinion.
Great video
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it
I’m curious what film brand you were pressing at 285. I use DTF Station film which mentions 330F for 15sec. but other say 300 or even less works too.
I was afraid to go too low but 305F for 15secs still worked OK when I tried it. I wonder if 285F will work with most films. I prefer the least heat possible.
We used our V2 Hot/Cold Peel. I realized I didn’t mention that in the video after it had been live for a few hours 🤷♂️🤦♂️. In my experience the temperature is more important when it come to the garment your pressing on, many synthetic fibers will burn at high temps. My suggestion is take a shirt you’re not going to use, make a smallish graphic and print 6-10 of them and try each one on the same shirt at different temps. 👍
@@DTFSuperstore Great idea and thank you for this awesome showdown. I’ve been using the T-Seal and was hoping it did decent. 😂
Thanks Jeremy. We are having issues with T shirts that have been printed using DTF. after a short while they look mottled almost as if they are mouldy. Any help will be much appreciated
Hmmm. My gut says it wasn't fully cured, but it's hard to tell without seeing it.
so what does the "t" stand for in t seal and where can it be purchased?
No Idea! Simply search google for T-Seal Finishing Sheet
A second press on a 50 50 grey hoodie with black text print makes the grey fabric peak through the print . This makes me wonder if i should actually do a second press 😮
is it a fuzzy fabric? Also you may need to increase your white under ink amount
What is t-seal
T-seal is a sheet with a specialized silicone/rubber like coating on one side for use with heat presses. In the DTF world it's used for the second pressing to give the final garment better hand feel and durability.
What about the cost of each paper?
Thanks for watching! I believe each sheet will be priced around $50 and the sheet last for 300-500 presses. We'll pin a comment with the link when it's available on our store.
I did a second press with butcher paper and the image faded slightly.
interesting...we didn't have that issue. Maybe the transfer wasn't fully cured. Also it's possible there was some dye migration from the shirt and muted the colors once pressed. Hard to know without more information.
@@DTFSuperstore I bought the dtf transfers from Transfer Express and pressed them onto Port Authority sapphire colored aprons, 65/35 poly/cotton. The transfers had a white under base.
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I have never second pressed dtf prints. Why even do that?