The 2026 sublimation lookbook
The demand for personalized products isn’t going anywhere, but sublimation customers are…
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Apparel Decoration
Everything for shops that decorate garments and soft goods: screen printing, embroidery, heat transfer, sublimation, DTF and DTG. Find techniques, equipment, production tips and the business advice that keeps a decorated apparel shop profitable.
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Think Ink: UV-Cure Inks – The Good the Bad and the Ugly
Where UV-curable inkjet inks have excelled and where they have fallen shortRead More →: Think Ink: UV-Cure Inks – The Good the Bad and the Ugly -
Familiarize Yourself with the Software Before Your New Laser Arrives
The more efficient you are with your software, the more efficient and profitable you will be with your laser.Read More →: Familiarize Yourself with the Software Before Your New Laser Arrives -
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Try This: Sublimate Signage and Outdoor Artwork
Don't get hung up on outdoor installations.Read More →: Try This: Sublimate Signage and Outdoor Artwork -
Dealing with Moisture During Sublimation of Hard Substrates
Moisture and sublimation don't go hand-in-hand. Here's how to minimize the chances of its introduction into the process.Read More →: Dealing with Moisture During Sublimation of Hard Substrates -
Move Past the Gray Area of White Underbase Printing
Tackle white-on-black screen printing with this list of do's and don'ts.Read More →: Move Past the Gray Area of White Underbase Printing -
Develop Alliances with Other Local Businesses with Different Custom Services
As the saying goes: "You scratch my back, I'll scratch yours."Read More →: Develop Alliances with Other Local Businesses with Different Custom Services -
Sublimation Tip: Anchor the transfer
Find out how to master this essential step in the sublimation process.Read More →: Sublimation Tip: Anchor the transfer -
Word to the Wise: Adding Value through Novelty and Purpose
Add value to your work with these qualitiesRead More →: Word to the Wise: Adding Value through Novelty and Purpose -
What You Need to Achieve Photo-Realistic Screen Prints
Here are some of the simple but necessary things to check off your listRead More →: What You Need to Achieve Photo-Realistic Screen Prints -
Create a Bokeh Light Effect
You've got the magic tools to create these stylized portrait effects at your fingertips in Adobe PhotoshopRead More →: Create a Bokeh Light Effect -
The Danger of Relying Solely on Color Profiles
Have you ever asked yourself, 'Why are my reds not red?'Read More →: The Danger of Relying Solely on Color Profiles -
Knitwear Meets Embroidery: The Challenges
Embroidering knitwear presents some challenges. Overcome them with these tips.Read More →: Knitwear Meets Embroidery: The Challenges
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