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# What's the Difference Between the Varsity and Vintage Formulas?

Both are screen print formulas. Both apply with a heat press. The difference is in the hand feel, the look, and what fabric they're built for.

### Varsity

- Standard plastisol-based screen print formula
- Crisp, opaque, full-coverage print
- Press at 300-325° for 7 seconds, peel hot
- Best for cotton, polyester, and blends
- Most versatile choice — what most decorators reach for first

### Vintage

- Soft-feel formula designed for a worn-in, retail look
- Lower opacity by design — print integrates with the fabric texture
- Press at 375° for 7 seconds, peel hot
- Best for 100% cotton - fabrics that handle the high-heat without scorching
- The choice for retail apparel, festival merch, and "already lived in" aesthetic

### Which one should you pick?

If the customer wants a bold, opaque print on a uniform, jersey, or promo tee — Varsity. If they want a soft-hand, fashion-forward, retail-feeling print — Vintage.

Both are available in 1 Color, 2 Color, and 3 Color configurations. 

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