In the heat printing world, there are many accessories to help create a durable decorative imprint on apparel. There are two accessories that every heat printing decorator should know and know the differences between them. They are the Teflon pillow and Print Perfect Pad. These heat printing accessories basically provide the printer with one solution, to help create the most even surface for equal temperature and pressure throughout the heat transfer. This is incredibly important when applying all transfers. Both [...]
Archive for April, 2011
Spring is in the air and it’s time to get back into the early morning exercise routine. Be safe and be seen on those early morning jogs with new Reflective Safety Designs featuring 3M™ Scotchlite 5807 heat transfer material. Reflective Safety Designs are available in more than 20 designs/patterns and can be applied down the legs and arms or across the back of running, swimming, or cycling apparel to draw attention to a person’s movements as they run or bike. [...]
What is Reflective Heat Transfer Material? These materials are specifically designed to be applied to apparel with a heat press. Reflective material is often seen on apparel for construction workers, police, utility, emergency medical teams, firefighters, airport ramp workers and crossing guards where roadside visibility day or night is extremely important. Now, this same material is becoming increasingly popular for application to backpacks, active wear, dog leashes and collars keeping people and pets alike more visible during outdoor activities at [...]
Decorators all over the country receive a call from their local school asking for custom t shirts for their Elementary School Annual Field Day event. Field Day is a day of sporting events set up for school children from kindergarten to fifth grade to celebrate physical activities. For decorators, these events mean a several hundred count order of printed t shirts and the ability to gain a good rapport with the school which can lead to other jobs. Field Day [...]





