SGIA is in full swing on the first day, and already the show has been a huge success for Insta. The day started off with the announcement, that we won the GOLD and SILVER ribbons for SGIA’s Golden Image Awards. (Category 15: Heat Transfers (Textile) Subroup A: True Process Color Entries – Gold for “Full Metal Wolf;” and Category 15: …
Viva Las Vegas! Come and visit the upcoming 2016 SGIA Expo (Las Vegas Sep 14-16) as our guest with this FREE Expo Pass. Then be sure to hurry over to our booth, #2996 for exciting product news. What’s new? Dimensional prints are gaining momentum, and Insta’s entry into this year’s SGIA’s Golden Image award features Insta’s unique High Density transfer. Add interest to …
What are some ways I can seal a heat transfer after it has been printed to keep it from peeling after the first wash? This question was posed to us recently by a customer on Printwear. Here is Sean’s response: The first thing to do is follow the manufacturer’s application recommendations. They are responsible for establishing …
Check out this tip by Chris Pluck that was published in Printwear regarding the improvement of print results (when printing transfers) by adjusting platens: When printing any ink type through any mesh, keeping the print platen flat and level is of the utmost importance. Doing so will produce an even-level ink deposit over the entire printed image. …
“Absolutely, that is one of the advantages of printing transfers,” says Sean Savitch as recently quoted in Printwear. Multiple graphics can be arranged on one sheet and printed at the same time, provided that the same colors are used throughout the sheet layout. This is referred to as “ganging.” For example, athletic or team numbers can …
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Congratulations to David Camou of Soccer Warehouse for winning the third place prize in our Vintage Heat Press Contest! We absolutely loved the story behind your Vintage Heat Press. As the third place prize winner, David has won either an $250 credit towards an accessory or $500 towards a new machine. Here is David’s winning …
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We had a busy first day at MAGIC in Vegas yesterday. If you are attending MAGIC or are in the area, be sure to drop in and say “hi.” We’ll be at Booth 66010 from now until August 17th. We’d love to see you!
Insta Graphic Systems is excited to debut its New Insta 288 Manual Swing-Away heat press with an oversized platen. The new Insta 288 Manual Swing Away heat press machine is, with its 20” x 25” platens, our largest manual machine. Insta 288 can be used in the sublimation market because of its oversized platens and its ability to generate even temperature & …
Next week Insta will be at the Magic Show at the Las Vegas Convention Center August 14 – 17, 2016 to showcase some of our Insta products. Please come by our Booth 66010 to see the latest Heat Presses and Transfers. We’ve got some exciting stuff to show you! We will be showcasing our Model 256 heat press / 418 Cap Press, High …
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Congratulations to Kim Karsh for winning the second prize in our Vintage Heat Press Contest! We absolutely loved the story behind your Vintage Heat Press. As the second place prize winner, Kim has won either an Insta 204 Heat Press Machine or $750 towards a new machine. Here is Kim’s winning entry: “Hi, I’ve been in business …
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