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Old February 14th, 2006, 07:21 AM
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Smile What exactly is "digital heat transfers"?

I know transfers are popular especially with t-shirts, but can somebody please clue me in? What's the difference between "digital heat transfers" and "screened heat transfers"? Thanks for the enlightenment.
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Old February 16th, 2006, 05:16 AM
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Default Re: What exactly is "digital heat transfers"?

Digital Heat Transfers - Using digital printers (inkjet printers, thermal wax printers, etc.) to print a design on a special paper. The printed design is then applied on the substrate using a heat press.

Screened Heat Transfers - Using a traditional screen printing press to print a design on a special paper. The printed design is then applied on the substrate using a heat press. For mass production, flat-bed presses with vacuum table is optimal

Of course there are more differences, but that's basically the gist of it.

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Great explanation Marc! Very helpful.
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Default Re: What exactly is "digital heat transfers"?

what about doing heat transfers on poly/spandex fabric? if not heat transfer what is the best print method?
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