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Drawstring packs
« on: December 02, 2011, 06:55:07 AM »
I just read the only thread I could find here on these packs.  Nylon was the issue.  I'm looking to do some of these and would like a product that will accept regular Easyweed - though I don't mind buying the Easyweed "EXTRA" type, if needed.  My concern is the narrow margin between application temperature and the melting point of the nylon.

So, two questions:
1: where can I get a different material for a drawstring pack? (I have been searching)
2: What have your experiences been with applying to the nylon bags?
Thanks!

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Re: Drawstring packs
« Reply #1 on: December 02, 2011, 09:11:53 AM »
They make cotton/canvas ones as well.  I'll do some searching, but I've seen them.

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Re: Drawstring packs
« Reply #2 on: December 02, 2011, 09:24:50 AM »
Just a quick and likely not helpful post - American Radiology just gave out drawstring packs here at work made from NFL-jersey like material made to look like Ravens jerseys. I have it here somewhere in my office when I have some time I'll see if I can find a tag on it and see where it came from.

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Re: Drawstring packs
« Reply #3 on: December 02, 2011, 10:35:02 AM »
Thanks guys.  I've seen denim ones, but I think that means cordura(sp?) denim - still nylon.  I just wanted plain red so I can put the kid's school logo on it...  I may buy some of the ones from Jiffy and see if they melt - bwahahaha - science experiment!
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Re: Re: Drawstring packs
« Reply #4 on: December 02, 2011, 07:10:31 PM »
Thermoflex Extra is supposed to work with nylon. I have 2 nylon jackets I am doing 2moro I will report back with my results
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Re: Drawstring packs
« Reply #5 on: December 02, 2011, 10:52:03 PM »
I have pressed Stahls thermofilm and reg thermoflex on nylon with no problems. Make sure the drawcords are not in the way. They melt quickly.

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Re: Drawstring packs
« Reply #6 on: December 03, 2011, 05:46:20 AM »
I had not considered THERMOFLEX before - Thanks!  However, upon looking at the specs for Thermoflex Extra (designed to apply to nylon) its temperature is 310-315f.  That is hotter than Easyweed at 302f.  So I will probably try the Easyweed or the Easyweed Extra which is said, by Siser, to adhere to nylon.

Thanks for all of the ideas - more are welcome!  It's interesting how quickly one gets entrenched in his narrow path of supplies and forgets to look at other options.
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Re: Drawstring packs
« Reply #7 on: December 03, 2011, 08:19:15 AM »
either temp shouldn't melt the bags. I screenprint these things often and we take them to 340 degrees to cure the ink. Sometimes get a little shrinkage but not to the point that it is unusable.

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Re: Drawstring packs
« Reply #8 on: December 03, 2011, 11:10:52 AM »
Thanks, Bluegrass!  So...  IS it possibly that the reason Jiffy shirts says their bags are not recommended for heat press is because the typical transfer material does not adhere? I had bought a cover for my Mustang and was going to put stuff on it.  I tried to apply to the bag first and it http://MELTED! 

I will get some bags from Jiffy and the Easyweed Extra.  Posts Later.  :thumbsup:
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Re: Drawstring packs
« Reply #9 on: December 03, 2011, 12:12:46 PM »
Not sure about Jiffy. I get all mine from Sanmar.

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Re: Drawstring packs
« Reply #10 on: December 03, 2011, 10:59:07 PM »
Ours come from Sanmar and we do use thermoflex on them without any problems.

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Re: Drawstring packs
« Reply #11 on: December 04, 2011, 01:53:29 AM »
Thanks, Dangard!  :thumbsup:
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