Every week we hear horror stories from companies who purchased a low-cost (i.e. cheap) heat press machine from an on-line retailer or marketplace. Within a few days or weeks of setting up their new, “out of the box” heat press machine, it is not usable. Either the electronics stop functioning OR there is wide temperature/pressure …
The apparel market is packed with a diverse range of products for fashion, sports, and leisurewear activity. Because of the vast array of garments and apparel fabrics available, it can be a challenge adding an embellishment that adheres properly to the fabric and brings added value to the garment. The combination of the garment function, …
Not all heat transfers are the same. Before investing in the equipment and labor required to apply heat transfers, it is best to know the differences between the two methods. Custom Heat Transfer Method Using this method, the Custom Heat Transfer manufacturer prints your artwork on a ready-to-apply substrate for application to a garment or …
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When choosing heat transfers for embellishment of apparel, the first question often asked by customers is how quickly can heat transfers be applied? This question is not easy to answer when you consider the array of different printing products and application methods available. By utilizing heat transfers as a means to create the most effective …
Today’s high tech world has enabled just about everybody to start a business, podcast or post on social media to share their products or opinions with the world. These types of outlets rarely exist without some kind of branding and logo. People want to share their brand on shirts, uniforms, gloves, socks and everything in …
Summer is winding down and with the change of seasons comes all new trends for fashion. Maybe this is why the U.S. apparel market is expected to grow to an estimated value of $385 billion by 2025. Demand is particularly high for performance wear and sportswear, where consumers are looking to keep up with all …
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The apparel industry is massive, with the global clothing and textile industry currently worth an estimated $2.560 trillion. It’s not hard to see why – people will always need clothing, and many businesses can take advantage of this to improve their marketing. Sublimation presses and heat transfer technology make customizing clothing easier than ever, allowing you to …
Rise above the ordinary with the addition of special effect finishes that can provide the heat transfer with an entirely new lease on life. Producing an embossed effect on a flat printed transfer can immediately provide an exciting new addition of shape and dimension to the transfer graphic image, creating multiple 3D effects. Embossed, raised …
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For businesses that have invested in a professional-grade heat press machine, there’s the option of purchasing accessories to improve the machine’s performance and expand its utility. To maximize the ROI on your machine investment, consider buying the following parts and accessories Teflon covers: These cover the silicone pad on the lower platen and help extend its …
Recently we’ve been contacted by multiple customers who said they were having issues with the application of their custom heat transfers. Either the transfers were not fully bonded to the garment when the carrier was removed, or the transfer survived only a few wash cycles once applied to the garment. Once contacted by the customers, …
Do you have a problem with your transfers? It could be caused by your heat press. Read More »