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Education
Screen Stretching: One & Two-Part Frame Adhesives
The past 20 months have handed our industry a pronounced change in the way we work. Consider the number of…
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What are some ways to bring heat-transfer applications to the next level?
There are several ways to boost the value of decorated garments, caps, and bags. Adding rhinestones and metallic foil (that…
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What’s the secret to a good bond between an aluminum frame and mesh?
Aluminum screen frames are not porous, and you want to ensure a complete mesh-to-frame bond. To do this, the frame…
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What do you recommend doing to avoid or solve problems with heat transfer?
Most often, problems result from operator error. Next are heat press and/or printer errors. These can be easily remedied by:…
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What are the most common problems people run into with heat transfer?
Temperature gauges, at times, can be the culprit for less-than-perfect transfer results. This gauge should be checked for accuracy and…
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Why should an awards retailer add heat-transfer services to its arsenal?
High competition and customer demands are just two reasons why it’s a great idea for an awards retailer to add…
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How important is the heat press quality for heat printing?
In general, problems are limited but common issues do exist. For example, the heat press is a pivotal piece of…
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What is the difference between heat-transfer paper and sublimation paper?
Sublimation paper can only be used with substrates that are primarily white, or light in color, that are 100% polyester.…
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What equipment and supplies are needed for heat-applied decorating?
Tools of the trade include: A high-quality heat press; either a swing-away or clamshell with digital time, temperature, and pressure…
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Features
Soft Substrates for Heat Transfer
Ideally, fabrics that are 100% cotton, 100% polyester, and 50/50 blends are the perfect canvas when using the proper heat…
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Which hard substrates are ideal for heat transfers?
With the latest generation of laser, inkjet, and sublimation/ink printing systems, the ability to print on a variety of hard…
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