Heat Transfer/Sublimation
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Education
Eliminate Creases on Soft Substrates
When pressing shirts, it is easy to leave unsightly transfer creases and marks that will not come out. To prevent…
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Why should I join an online sublimation forum?
It’s good to have peers to rely on when you get stuck or can’t remember how to do something. Consider…
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Why aren’t my colors transferring correctly when heat printing?
If your colors are not transferring correctly, there are a few things you need to check. Check your heat press…
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Education
Shine On: Making Money with Glitter Heat Transfer Vinyl
Selling more apparel often means helping your customers stand out. A well-executed design, with an on-trend finish, results in more…
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Education
Habits for Heat Press Health
Take care of your heat press. Calibrate the temperature of your heat press at install time and every six months…
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Why should a shop consider adding sublimation to its offerings?
People who are not currently sublimating often ask why they need to add it to their decoration processes. No one…
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Education
Guidelines for Purchasing Sublimation Equipment
Two of your sublimation business’s biggest purchases are a heat press and printer. That’s why purchasing the right equipment upfront…
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What does ink quality have to do with printer protection?
Sublimation inks must be manufactured with a given printer in mind. Not every inkjet printer can process sublimation ink. For…
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What are the most common sublimation printer and paper sizes?
Below is a list of the common printer and paper sizes. When choosing a printer and paper, you’ll need to…
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What are sublimated patches ideal for?
Sublimated patches are a great accent for almost any item. They’re a great option for hats, backpacks, and jackets, and…
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What are some unconventional ways to market sublimation services?
Online marketing and advertising are certainly tried-and-true methods to get your name out there, but if you’re still looking for new ways to…
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How much top-line revenue can be put through one heat press?
The answer is dependent on a number of factors. First, what types of garments are you selling to go with…
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Can you sublimate 50/50 polyester/cotton shirts?
Yes, you can sublimate 50 percent polyester/50 percent cotton fabric. Keep in mind, however, that only 50 percent of the…
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Education
Try This: Sublimated Natural Wood Picture Frames
Natural wood picture frames are not only great sellers and easy to sublimate, they are a great opportunity to experiment…
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Beware of Hidden Moisture in Your Sublimation Printer
Sublimation paper and substrates usually have some amount of moisture hiding in them, which doesn’t come out until the heat…