Custom Apparel Startups

Episode 172 - 2 Cheapest Ways to Start a T-shirt Business - Sublimation vs Vinyl

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So you want to start a t-shirt business on a budget. The two cheapest / lowest cost ways to start are with sublimation and HTV (Heat Transfer Vinyl).But what is the difference between Sublimation and HTV?Which is better: Sublimation or Heat Transfer Vinyl?Which is cheaper?In this episode we are going to deep dive into both Sublimation and HTV to help you pick the best for your new business.Why is HTV or Sublimation right for you?First we will start who should get either of these.You want to customize t-shirts (or mugs or tumblers or more)You want to be able to operate in a small footprintYou don't want to be concerned about special electricity or venting etcYou want something relatively easy to learnYou want to get something that's versatileYou want to start on a small budget.SublimationWhat is sublimation?This is printing with an inkjet printer to a specialty paper. This paper and ink combination reacts with certain 'sublimation blanks' to transfer the print to the substrate. This process works on t-shirts,