Choose Plastisol Screen Print Transfers If...
- Your design is under four colors and ideally 1-3 solid colors.
- You need consistent output across bigger repeat runs.
- You want volume economics on the same design, size, and color setup.
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Plastisol Screen Print Transfers Houston
Plastisol screen print transfers are usually the best move when artwork is 1-3 solid colors and you need consistency on repeat volume runs.
These transfers are printed with real plastisol ink through real screens, not hybrid substitutes.
If your order is full-color or same-day urgent, route to DTF; for repeat spot-color bulk, route to plastisol.
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Real Plastisol Ink. Real Screens. Made In Houston For Houston Decorators.
If you are printing for Houston customers, you already know the game: somebody needs it by Saturday, it is already Thursday, and humidity is trying to sabotage every press cycle.
This page is the pillar for Houston plastisol screen print transfers, so it is built to be practical. No vague fluff. Just method fit, quality guardrails, and next steps.
Plastisol screen print transfers are usually the right move when artwork is 1-3 solid colors and the run profile is repeat volume. These are printed with real plastisol ink through real screens, not a hybrid substitute product.
Quick Houston Reality Check: Is Plastisol The Right Move?
Choose DTF If...
- You need full-color gradients, photos, or complex color detail.
- You are decorating mixed fabric types and need broad material flexibility.
- You need same-day Houston pickup or courier options.
What You Are Getting (And What You Are Not)
- ▸Standard plastisol transfers printed with real plastisol ink.
- ▸Screened through metal mesh for classic spot-color output.
- ▸Not a hybrid transfer product trying to imitate screen print behavior.
- ▸Strongest fit for repeat production, not full-color complexity.
If you have ever received transfers that felt screen printed but oddly plastic in the wrong way, this is the opposite. This is classic screen print transfer workflow.
Houston Use Cases We See Constantly
School spirit and booster-club shirt runs
Church and community event apparel batches
Blue-collar uniform programs with repeat left-chest and back prints
Weekly local brand restocks with repeat spot-color layouts
Pop-up vendor runs that need fast repeatable pressing
Team orders where color and placement consistency matter
Plastisol shines when your SKU profile is basically the same design, same size, and same ink colors at higher quantities.
Minimums, Pricing Logic, And Color Options
Minimum order quantity for this flow is 6 sheets.
Pricing is based on design, size, color count, and quantity, with stronger discounts on larger repeat runs.
Screen print transfer pricing is structured per design, per size, and per color, then improved by quantity.
Multi-color versions of the same design are supported with a flat $15 color-change fee.
Example: 50 black plus 50 white can be configured as one 100-piece run with a single color-change fee.
Pantone matching is available for custom screen print transfers only, not DTF.
Turnaround And Same-Day Conversation
- Standard plastisol transfer turnaround is 1-2 business days.
- Rush processing is available to guarantee shipping within 1 business day for qualifying orders.
- Same-day pickup and same-day courier in Houston are currently DTF-only service paths.
Can I get same-day pickup in Houston for plastisol?
Honest answer: no. Same-day pickup and courier are currently DTF-only. In true emergency workflows, use DTF for same-day and plastisol for repeat bulk consistency.
Artwork Requirements (So You Do Not Lose A Day)
- Plastisol workflows are best for artwork under four colors, ideally 1-3 solid colors.
- Recommended artwork quality is 300-600 DPI at final print size.
- Preferred file formats are vector PDF/SVG or high-resolution transparent PNG.
- Manual preflight checks can be requested in order notes, but they can delay processing.
If you upload a low-resolution image and scale it up, the transfer prints exactly like that source file.
What Plastisol Transfers Are Best Applied To
Plastisol transfer workflows are generally strongest on 100% cotton apparel.
For poly-heavy garments, mixed performance fabrics, or broader surface flexibility, compare with DTF first.
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How We Produce Plastisol Transfers In Houston
- 1Prepare artwork with separations and registration setup.
- 2Print film transparencies for clean stencil formation.
- 3Burn screens through emulsion exposure.
- 4Wash out and inspect detail, especially fine lines.
- 5Set up press and run test output before production quantity.
- 6Print on high-release transfer paper.
- 7Powder and cure for reliable application behavior.
- 8Cut, count, and pack for pickup or shipping workflows.
Plastisol has minimums because setup is real work. Once setup is complete, output becomes highly consistent for repeat production.
How To Apply Plastisol Transfers (Houston Humidity Notes)
Use a full heat press for even heat and pressure. Household irons and light craft presses are not recommended for production consistency.
Houston humidity can affect adhesion, so run a quick pre-press to remove moisture before applying transfers.
Ordering Steps (Simple, Repeatable, Fast)
- 1Choose plastisol transfer workflow for spot-color repeat runs.
- 2Select transfer size, quantity, and ink color setup.
- 3Upload artwork in vector or high-resolution format.
- 4Checkout and production begins.
Support hours: Monday through Saturday, 10:00 AM-6:00 PM CT.
Quick Houston Reality Check: Is Plastisol The Right Move?
Use this quick filter before checkout to avoid choosing the wrong transfer method.
Best For
- School spirit, team, church, and community apparel runs with repeat spot-color layouts.
- Uniform and repeat-branding orders where consistency matters more than design variation.
- High-volume jobs where repeat size, color, and placement drive better economics.
Not Ideal For
- Artwork with gradients, photo detail, or frequent multi-color variation.
- Hard-goods decoration jobs that belong in UV transfer workflow.
- Same-day emergency jobs that should route to DTF service windows.
Houston Operations Notes
- ✓Screen print transfers follow scheduled production windows and are not part of DTF same-day pickup or courier commitments.
- ✓Standard plastisol turnaround is typically 1-2 business days, with rush processing available on qualifying workflows.
- ✓For same-day Houston needs, use DTF flow; for repeat volume consistency, use plastisol flow.
- ✓Manual artwork checks and non-standard requests can extend handling windows beyond standard timing.
- ✓Same-day language on this page intentionally excludes plastisol to avoid conflicting with DTF-only promises.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What designs are best for plastisol screen print transfers?
Plastisol is typically best for 1-3 solid color artwork and repeatable spot-color runs.
What is the minimum order?
The standard minimum for this path is 6 sheets.
How fast is turnaround?
Standard plastisol turnaround is typically 1-2 business days, and rush processing can guarantee shipping within 1 business day on qualifying orders.
Can you Pantone match brand colors?
Yes. Pantone mixing is available for custom screen print transfers and is not part of DTF workflows.
Can I get the same design in black and white in one order?
Yes. Multi-color variants of the same layout can be configured with a flat $15 color-change fee.
What fabric works best?
Plastisol is commonly chosen for 100% cotton apparel and repeat spot-color jobs where consistency is the priority.
Do you offer same-day pickup in Houston for plastisol?
Same-day pickup and courier windows are tied to DTF service paths, not plastisol screen print transfers.
Should I use an iron or craft press for plastisol?
Use a full heat press for consistent heat and pressure; household irons and light craft presses are not recommended for production consistency.
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Start your order now or contact a transfer specialist to confirm method, timing, and file readiness.