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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.