Preventive maintenance suggestions to give your heat press a long, trouble-free life. Did you know you can prolong the life of your Insta heat press machine by following these simple maintenance tips? Always keep your machine in a safe/clean environment. Do not increase the pressure above the recommended manufacturer settings. Remember, thicker substrates mean the …
Why you should switch and markets for eco-friendly transfers In today’s ever-changing world, many manufacturers in the imaging textile industry are working toward going green or, as green as possible with their production practices. Eco-friendly screen printed and vinyl transfers are available if you need to implement them with certain customers that require specific guidelines …
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When you’re running a production operation, you can’t risk equipment failure. You need the highest-quality, most reliable heat press machinery to maximize your profit and streamline operational efficiency. Check out these five tips for evaluating the quality of industrial heat presses and find the right fit for your business needs. How Does An Industrial Heat …
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Cash in on ‘the most wonderful time of the year’ by taking advantage of the customization options a heat press can provide. Heat transfers have become an increasingly effective and affordable means of apparel decoration and custom brand identification. Opportunities to use transfers are expanding daily, as are opportunities for using a heat press as …
The branding of industrial workwear apparel with heat transfers can involve an unexpected learning curve. When you compare fusing heat transfers on your average cotton, polyester, or blended garments, there are many more things to keep in mind when applying heat transfers to work garments. Industrial workwear garments tend to be of thicker material and …
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With a quality heat press, transfers can easily be applied to the garments in seconds The athletic sport, team, and uniform markets have rapidly grown, and more apparel decorators are entering the fray. Soccer, basketball, football, and baseball are leading the charge at all levels, from organized sports groups to college/university teams and professional leagues. …
Digitally printed transfers increase the efficiencies of the heat transfer method Digitally printed heat transfers for apparel have seen unprecedented advances and popularity during recent years. With their extensive capabilities to produce fast-tracked, customized embellishments, high productivity, and relatively low cost, the digital heat transfer can offer the garment decorator an advantage. For example, transfers …
The majority of reusable/washable face masks in the market during this pandemic are cotton, polyester, or cotton/polyester blends. When you are dealing with polyester or poly blends, consider the possibility of dye migration occurring. If you are not familiar with this subject, dye migration occurs when the dye from the substrate you apply the transfer …
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So you’ve got yourself a heat press, and you’ve figured out how much business you can generate by using transfers to decorate t-shirts. That’s fantastic! And some of you are happy to continue running your custom t-shirt business and generating income that way. Others might say, “Okay what’s next?” Here is the good news… You …
Over the last decade, heat transfers have become an increasingly effective and affordable means of decorative printing and custom brand identification. Opportunities to use transfers are expanding daily, and with it, opportunities for using your heat press as a tool to greater customization and profit-making. Advancements in inks, papers and heat press equipment have expanded …
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