Heat Transfer/Sublimation
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What are some trending sublimation design aesthetics?
Here are four sublimation trends to consider: Black text on white/natural substrates is popular for mugs, tote bags, and T-shirts…
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How do you brand products if you cannot sublimate directly on them?
Stickers, such as Sublidecal, work great for branding when you cannot sublimate directly onto the product. You can purchase sticker…
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Education
Printer Protection: Check the humidity level
Humidity can cause a lot of issues in your sublimation printing. It can affect both printer and paper. If it’s…
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How can I reduce the labor cost of sublimation jobs?
Regardless of whether you are using a wide-format or small-format printer for sublimation, the production times are going to be…
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Use Product Templates for Sublimation Designs
A good design should always begin with an accurate software template. Use templates (offered by your printer manufacturer) to accurately…
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What is single-step self-weeding?
Single-step self-weeding involves a single-sheet self-weeding transfer paper, which is designed to release its polymer emulsion coating where ink or…
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What are some unique sublimatable items currently on the market?
Slate is a popular sublimatable item right now. Used more often by photographers, slate actually makes a unique plaque or…
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How can I ensure that my mug press is producing accurate and consistent images?
The key to getting accurate and consistent images and colors with your mug press is to ensure that it is…
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What is the difference between using new sublimation ink cartridges versus refillable ones?
Desktop-format printing systems come with sealed cartridges, and the end user may decide to put a bulk ink system or…
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What makes a great spirit wear decoration?
No matter what is on trend with fashion this season, one thing you should always remember when heat printing spirit…
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Tips
5 Reasons to Jump into Sublimation
So you’re considering jumping into dye-sublimation. What a wonderful decision! There’s a number of practical reasons why you should proceed…
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How can I incorporate heat transfers into my embroidery business?
If you run an embroidery shop, you probably have some heat transfer equipment too. Having a range of equipment allows…
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Education
4 Ways to Avoid Scorch Marks
Like most processes and prevention tactics in the personalization industry, everyone is going to have a different opinion regarding tips…
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How has the sublimation ink market changed in the recent years?
The past few years have really been exciting for the sublimation industry. Technology has advanced to focus on the needs…
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Education
Sublimation and the Baby Market, a Match Made in Heaven
Sublimation lends itself to all kinds of products that are in high demand for the baby market, including mugs, bodysuits,…
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What are some unique sublimatable products?
The sublimation industry is a swift and ever-evolving one. Technology. Substrates. Design tactics. New methods, products, and equipment pop up…
