Printing Guide
You can print Vanilla garments using a number of
techniques including transfer film, laser, DTG or mixed media designs. Put
simply, our clothing makes a great base for your brand! For maximum visual
impact, we always recommend using sublimation. You can see our handy guide to
this below.
PRE-PRESS:
BEFORE pressing any garment you should always optimise the printing surface by going over it with a lint roller to remove any dust particles.
PRESSING:
Because there are so many variables in creating a
sublimation transfer, these are general guidelines only. ALWAYS TRY A
TEST PRINT FIRST!
100% Polyester
|
Temperature |
200C |
|
Time |
50
Seconds |
|
Pressure |
Light /
Medium |
65/35
Polyester Cotton
|
Temperature |
180C |
|
Time |
90
Seconds |
|
Pressure |
Light /
Medium |
Sublimating onto polyester/cotton will give a more muted result than with 100% polyester. This works particularly well for vintage designs and for music merchandise.
REMEMBER!
For
best results you should ALWAYS use premium quality sublimation ink and paper. Also
ensure your heat press is giving even pressure and temperature
right across the platen.