Heat Transfer/Sublimation
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Education
Sublimation vs. Heat Transfer: What’s the Difference?
When it comes to heat printing and sublimation printing applications, the overall two-step process is essentially the same in both…
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What advancements in sublimatable substrates have been made in the last five years?
The domestic and international markets for sublimation have grown exceptionally. The positive qualities and benefits of substrates have also increased…
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Education
Pantone Like a Pro
Corporate America almost always uses Pantone spot colors to identify the colors used in logos and other printed items. Being…
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Reduce Waste in the Sublimation Process
There are a few simple things you can do that will help reduce waste in the sublimation process… Don’t stack…
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Education
Exploring Large-Format Apparel Sublimation
When entering the realm of large-format sublimation printing, you first want to consider the largest item or product that you…
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What is the difference between Reveal S and direct-to-garment printing?
With DTG printers, the shirt must be aligned on the DTG’s platen to be printed. Once printed, the shirt must…
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Sublimation Tip: Never sacrifice quality
Sublimation is a business where “you get what you pay for.” In trying to cut ink costs, you run the…
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Why should I add sublimation to my business?
Sublimation is incredibly versatile, economical, and can be applied to such a wide variety of products. It is an easy…
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Is an inkjet or a laser printer better for printing heat transfers?
To provide the full-color benefits of heat transfers on garments, you’ll first want to consider the type of business and…
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Where’s the best place to install my new heat press?
Location, location, location… That’s typically something you hear when you’re thinking about moving, right? Well, it’s not just a phrase…
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Education
Installing Your First Automatic Press
You have put a lot of thought and money into buying your first automatic press, but purchasing is just the…
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What is the proper way to cool a sublimated mug?
Allowing a mug to cool slowly can result in a degraded image due to outgassing – the evaporation of ink…
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What’s a rotary drum heat press?
A rotary heat press, also known as a calendar transfer machine, is used to continuingly transfer dye-sublimation prints onto a…
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What innovations in sublimation technology have emerged over the years?
The two innovations that stand out for me are increases in gamut and definition. Today, you can create sublimated images…