Heat Transfer & Sublimation Article Archive
From team and athletic apparel to short runs, numerous profitable markets exist for CAD-cut, dye-sub and heat transfer technologies.
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2012-03-01
Decorating athletic team uniforms is a staple of any sporting goods shop, and many...
Decorating athletic team uniforms is a staple of any sporting goods shop, and many screen printers, embroiderers and even sign makers take on the challenge as well. However lucrative the...
2012-04-18
I was enchanted by the Cheerios box that came out this past holiday season. Still the basic sunny yellow offering, it came with instructions to take something away in order to create something more. The company added a dotted line around the letters CHEER, leaving a...
2012-04-01
When breaking down these five methods, we see some resemblances and some very unique
In last month's column, we explored several key considerations when decorating jerseys for the team apparel market. Considerations included how a decorating technique adheres to the...
What being CPSIA compliant means and where to begin the process.
As the designated point person at the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) dealing with inquiries from small business, you might guess that I receive many telephone calls and emails seeking answers to...
2012-04-01
There is a solution to CPSIA compliance in D2 printing.
Growing up, I was like a lot of children who would typically go to their fathers for help when I thought I was in over my head. One of the best principles he taught me was “you have a choice...
2012-02-01
Taking your Graphics to the Next Level.
In recent years, there has been a tendency for apparel decorators to fall prey to the concept of “price is everything” when, in reality, the focus should be “perception is everything.” The amount of money that...
2012-02-01
An Inside Look at Licensing
When on the search for an untapped market, gilded with the promise of increased profits and limitless consumer potential, licensing always seems to make its way into conversation. While it has mass-market appeal, a certain amount of status, and the...
Find out how Heat Transfers can be the Solution.
But I’m a screen printer… embroiderer… digital direct printing business, why would I use heat transfers? First, you’re not a screen printer, or an embroiderer or a direct-to-substrate printing...
2012-02-01
Are you able to match PMS colors for a business request?
Are you able to match PMS colors for a business request? Does achieving a rich, deep shade of black seem like a never-ending battle with your printer? Here are three different approaches to consider for keeping...
2012-02-01
Avoid getting a headache by understanding the principles of Cap design.
Caps serve the purpose of keeping heat from escaping from our heads, the sun out of our eyes and a bad hair day under wraps, all while delivering a personalized statement of loyalty, interests and...