Customer Reviews

Avery T-shirt Transfers for Inkjet Printers, 8.5 x 11 Inches, Pack of 18 (08938)

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4 star:		(4)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(12)

 

 

They have a sticker on the packages saying the colors are brighter and they won't crack. I tried those first and they are beautiful. I bought some more, but they didn't have the sticker on them. Those must be what everyone here is reviewing. The old ones are indeed waxy with okay colors. I hope they don't peel like everyone says. But those improved ones are wonderful - brilliant colors and nice feel, not waxy at all. Trust me, there is a difference. I haven't washed the new improved ones yet, but they do look like they are durable and will withstand the wash. Wish there was a way to tell if the package we are getting from Amazon is new or old. I think the stock number is the same.

UPDATE: It has been an entire year since I've done some thirty or so transfers using various brands. Those new and improved Avery transfers are the best. One year later, through repeated washings, the new and improved ones still look bright and beautiful. The others are old and faded. Look carefully on the package. If they are new and improved Avery, that's the one you want.

I am sick. I just bought the package of the Avery transfer with that encouraging sticker, affixed it as per package directions (ironing with firm pressure for a very long time, allowing to cool before peeling, etc. )to some prewashed cotton muslin, and spent four hours and lots of money sewing the transfered picture into a luxurious fabric frame with lots of expensive trims, making a gorgeous pillow to give as a prize at an annual party I host for the volunteers and staff of the museum where I work. As I was finishing the last touch, I noticed the thing was already cracking off the fabric. It is RUINED. Where can I find a transfer paper that works? This is a disaster . Obviously, I advise all to steer absolutely clear of this product. What a dud!

I pre-washed my shirt. I tested my art by printing it out on a plain sheet of paper before using the iron-on sheet. The iron-on sheet came out looking great! I followed the instructions to transfer the image, and again, everything went perfect and looked great.

The trouble came when I washed the shirt. The transfer did not survive. It came out of a gentle wash cycle looking VERY crackled and even peeling off a bit. I was crushed. I wear my crackled shirt around the house, but it's not fit for the public. The dark shirt transfers seem to have gotten much better reviews, but I'm scared to try them because of how horrible this one came out.

The clear part turns yellow and there's a thick filmy residual that remains on the fabric.

it's ugly and obviously amateur looking. would give zero stars if possible. don't waste your money!

I wouldn't waste my money on these again. The transfer ironed on just fine, the paper backing peeled away smoothly, but there was a waxy, plastic like coating on the transfer itself. It felt stiff and unpleasant, but I thought maybe it would be better after washing. No such luck. Now the waxy coating is peeling and flaking off--the front of the T-shirt looks like a giant Frosted Flake.

I'm very disappointed with this product.

These transfer are terrible:
- They peal and crack if you stretch the shirt and start to break down after the first wash.
- They turn yellow if you keep the iron on them too long.

I've used other brands in the past that were like silk-screen results compared to this product. This reminds of the cheesy iron-on stuff we used to do back in the 80's.

Waste of money.

I have used this product many times. T-shirts and quilts. As long as you iron the product to cure the ink, you should be fine. And when you wash your finished product you may want to air dry your garment. I never did, some of my items have lasted four years. Others have faded over time. Again, air drying your garment may save the fading of the ink. Great, great, great product.

They are easy to use. I use a heat press at 375 degrees for 20 seconds when I put them on canvas tote bags and aprons. However with the new "improved" transfers, there is always too much blue tint. I didn't have this problem using the same pictures with the older un-improved transfers. Expect to waste a few until you adjust your pictures to reduce the blue tint.

I have used this product a few times to make inexpensive "custom" shirts. They don't last too well through the wash, but I wasn't being particularly careful about washing it since it was more of a one time use for me.

This year's christmas gifts are all t-shirts made with these transfer sheets. SUPER easy to use. Only recommendation is wait for the paper to cool before trying to peel it. I learned that lesson quickly!