Heat transfers are printed on specially prepared transfer substrate paper and films. Find out more from this article by Chris Pluck, recently published in Printwear: There are three standard types of transfer substrate paper and/or polyester transparent films that are used with inks to create transfers. Depending on the type of paper/film used, the transfer created …
Here’s a new article by Chris Pluck, recently published in the May 2016 edition of Impressions Magazine, on how today’s heat transfers add value for apparel decorators: It only takes one visit to a retail clothing store to see the numerous varied clothing items available for purchase that have a printed image located somewhere on each …
This tip was recently re-featured in Printwear: There are several steps decorators can take to make sure facilities are running as efficiently as possible. First, I recommend working with a heat transfer that has a short dwell time (preferably under four seconds) and is a hot peel. Transfers that follow such application guidelines tend to be …
Printing News.com recently featured Insta in their Wide Format & Signage segment. As part of their “Fabric Printing Expert” series, they published an article covering sublimation heat printing and features interviews of Cris Saunders of Insta and Tim Check of Epson: As our “Fabric Printing Expert” series draws to a close, we look at the last steps in …
“Thank You” to everyone who came by at the recent ISA Expo in Orlando. Together with Epson, we had a lot of interest at the show and were able to demo sublimation transfers on garments as well as on metal and neoprene coasters. Our new heat press, Model 1020 performed like a champ! Epson tested out various …
Ever wonder if the moisture content in apparel reduces the ability for ink to adhere to the garment during the pressing process? Readers from Printwear were wondering the same thing, so here is Chris Pluck’s published response: Yes, the garment’s moisture makes a difference. When applying heat transfers with a heat press, the garment’s moisture can impede …
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Come by Epson’s booth (#2557) at the ISA Sign Expo in Orlando, Florida. We are showcasing several of our new models at the booth, including our new Model 256 and our oversize Model 1020! Cris Saunders is at the show, so be sure to drop by and check in with her. The show ends April 23rd.
Come by Epson’s booth (#2557) at the ISA Sign Expo in Orlando, Florida. We are showcasing several of our new models at the booth, including our new Model 256 and our oversize Model 1020! Cris Saunders is at the show, so be sure to drop by and check in with her. The show ends April 23rd.
How can I make my favorite garments decorated with transfers look new again after years of washing? Here’s a simple tip from Chris Pluck which was recently published in Printwear: You can do this by heat pressing a sheet of Teflon, gloss surface paper, or metal cooking foil over the entire transfer image. After cold-peel removing …
Sublimation has been around for a long time, yet many are unclear what exactly it is and how sublimation is achieved. In this brief article recently published in Printwear, Chris Pluck takes us through the basics: Sublimation is the transition of a substance from a solid, directly to a gaseous form without going through a liquid …