Spinoff: I use to own a small storefront for 3 years, Ask me whatever:

[Zombi_Jeezus]

subs

what do you think of the new DTG (Direct to Garment) printing machines that are popping up everywhere. Is it similar to what you were doing

They're not worth it IMO. they're expensive as hell and real picky as ro what kind of shirts you can run through them. for example if you want to print on dark t's you have to spray some special shyt on the shirt first.

screen printing would be my first choice but if you're talking low runs like 1-20 shirts you could also try thermoflex. it's a vinyl material that you need a plotter to cut your design out. you can't do photos with it but 1-3 color designs work fine. then you just need a heat press to press the design on the shirt. plus you can use the plotter with regular vinyl to make decals, banners, signs etc. so let's say someone wants like some family reunion shirts you can up sell a banner to go along with the shirts.

As far as photo printing you can use what op used and get yourself an Epson printer and a heat press. you can get a decent 13x19 printer for less $200. Heat press probably like 800-1200. you can get one for a few hundred bucks but IMO you don't want to skimp on the heat press it'll just lead to headaches down the road. if you're just making shirts for yourself as a hobby then a cheap heat press would probably be fine.

 

[Donald Trumps Twitter]

3) Mexican/Hispanic customers ALWAYS wanted names or numbers put on soccer uniforms, nothing else. everything to do w/Soccer.

Making fun of your loyal customers



I see why your store failed

 

[DallasTxRep]

heat press machine

Is there a particular brand of heating press machine and transfer paper you would recommend....and also what modern printer would you recommend?

 

[Booker T Garvey]

Making fun of your loyal customers



I see why your store failed

Nah I just found It hilarious, they were all cool as hell though

Is there a particular brand of heating press machine and transfer paper you would recommend....and also what modern printer would you recommend?

Press machine doesn't matter IMO, but the ones that cost 800 dollars are probably better in some way

I use to use "alpha/green line" paper. I don't know if they're still in business

In fact, just go here, one stop shop: T Shirt Transfers, Heat Presses & Iron On Transfer Paper

 

[PullOutGawd]

Thanks for the info bro
I been thinking of doing this for a while

& thanks on posting that site

So basically we need a phone for the business
Computer, printer
Heat press
Lots of t-shirt/ sweaters
T shirt transfers
Iron-on

AM I missing anything bro

+Rep

 

[WaveCapsByOscorp™]

why do you feel you failed?

 

[LEEeveryday]

inspiring... thanks for sharing


what do you think about this?


I'm still a bit confused on the heat press vs. the printer options... in that video it looked like he did both on that shirt.

 

[DallasTxRep]

Nah I just found It hilarious, they were all cool as hell though



Press machine doesn't matter IMO, but the ones that cost 800 dollars are probably better in some way

I use to use "alpha/green line" paper. I don't know if they're still in business

In fact, just go here, one stop shop: T Shirt Transfers, Heat Presses & Iron On Transfer Paper

Where's a good place to get good quality t-shirts for a good price?

 

[Booker T Garvey]

Thanks for the info bro
I been thinking of doing this for a while

& thanks on posting that site

So basically we need a phone for the business
Computer, printer
Heat press
Lots of t-shirt/ sweaters
T shirt transfers
Iron-on

AM I missing anything bro

+Rep

Nah looks good to me, as long as you can deal with the general public and can embrace the idea of NO DAYS OFF, I say good luck fam

 

[Booker T Garvey]

inspiring... thanks for sharing


what do you think about this?


I'm still a bit confused on the heat press vs. the printer options... in that video it looked like he did both on that shirt.

Woooow, this is basically digital silk screening, he probably used the press to actually imprint in into the shirt

But I don't trust it man. Let me illustrate what you'll deal with:

Imagine having to do 10 of these
All different names and fonts
AND, The t shirt has to be in the exact same spot for multiple passes for colors

Margin for error is too great IMO..

 

[Responsible Allen Iverson]

What did you do with the store equipment and furniture when you closed?

 

[KravenMorehead™]

Thanks for the thread. I was waiting for it when I saw your post in the other thread.

• What was ordering T-Shirts like? Did you handle shipping? to customers, and from the factory?

• If you could would you have owned a factory? I've thought about how much that would cost, to buy the building, the land, and cost of operation. I'm wondering if you contemplated or had experience with that on any level...

 

[Booker T Garvey]

What did you do with the store equipment and furniture when you closed?

- some of the equipment i believe in in storage still.
-we didn't have furniture just store fixtures, those belonged to the mall, they just let us use them for free

Thanks for the thread. I was waiting for it when I saw your post in the other thread.

• What was ordering T-Shirts like? Did you handle shipping? to customers, and from the factory?

• If you could would you have owned a factory? I've thought about how much that would cost, to buy the building, the land, and cost of operation. I'm wondering if you contemplated or had experience with that on any level...

- ordering t-shirts was just like ordering anything else, they just shipped them to the store or to my house

- customers could bring their own shirts in for a discounted price, i hated that shyt b/c sometimes we'd fukk up peoples shirts (it will happen) and sometimes their shirts would be dirty and stink.

- nah, owning a factory is a whole different ball game; i wouldn't even know where to start on something like that.

 

[Reginald Noble]

Any more of these church loans being offered anytime soon?

If so fukk it I may move to Tennessee