For those who design their own T-Shirts for themselves or for resale, it can be difficult working with an iron using traditional transfer paper. The results are oftentimes messy and end up ruining the design. New Milford Photo, a US-based photo imaging company, has created transfer paper that can be used on various materials multiple times without sticking to the fabric.Called IronAll, this new transfer paper is stretchy, which allows it to be used on many different fabrics including nylon, spandex, lycra, and rib knits in addition to traditional cotton and blends. IronAll can also be used for larger runs, which can save a lot of money for those who couldn't afford to make more than one or two T-Shirts before. The paper is not sticky and leaves no residue on the fabric, which means cleaner lines when transferring designs to the shirts.
Since the t-shirt market has exploded, in part, because of the Internet, many in the business are looking for inexpensive ways to create their original designs. “It can help you expand into new markets, selling your own designs on pullovers, stretchy fabrics and accessories too," said the director of New Milford Photo, John LaPerch.
New Milford Photo has been in business for over fifteen years and has developed transfer paper for light, dark, and opaque fabrics.
So far, the transfer paper has sold well in the US. It is available on the company's website.
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