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, …
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There are multiple options available for printing graphics on garments, but there is one that should be considered above all the other embellishment methods. Screen Printed or Digitally Printed heat transfers offer the ability to print multiple colors cleanly on a transfer sheet, aka carrier sheet, for a quick and easy application to a garment …
Heat Press machines are the modern, no fuss way of printing art work on to fabrics, shoes, aluminum and many other substrates. Of course, when it comes to assuring the highest quality and longevity from your press, it is necessary to periodically do some preventive maintenance. Here are some quick and easy steps to take …
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Manual heat presses are great for someone just starting out in the industry. You have to learn to apply the right amount of pressure, time, and temperature for different types of substrates and transfer materials you are using. Here are some tips to help you use your manual heat press successfully. Apply consistent pressure Accurate …
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If you are considering starting a business to create your own custom printed apparel there are a number of basic steps that you will need to take to produce the best results. With Insta Graphic Systems, you could be selling custom printed apparel in no time. Here are the steps you need to start creating …
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