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While the terms Substrate and Textile aren’t used very much in ‘day-to-day’ speech, you will probably hear them when you attend trade shows, or other events catering to the garment decoration / sign graphics industry. So what do they mean and how do they differ? What is a ‘Substrate’? Substrate is a term used to […]
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With the approach of the fall season, not only are kids back in school, but fall sports are starting. And that means there is a big demand for: So how can your business meet the demand for custom made jerseys and related clothing this season? More than that, how can you give your customers more unique offerings
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What does Hi-Vis mean? Hi-Vis (or High-Visibility) is a term used for brightly colored garments (t-shirts, vests, jackets, etc..) and can also refer to neon or fluorescent heat transfer vinyls and screen print inks. The pigments or dyes used in these bright colors reflect the light more efficiently than normal dyes. This is especially true
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There seem to be an abundance of heat press options these days. From US made to Chinese brands, clamshell to swing-away, manual to automatic, and everything in between. So how do you choose a heat press that’s right for you? In this article we’ll consider some basic, although important, factors to consider before purchasing a
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What is ‘Tack’? Tack can mean a few different things in the garment decoration business, especially when dealing with heat transfer vinyl. Here are 2 areas this term is used: ‘Tacking’ HTV to the garment When applying vinyl to a garment or fabric, ‘tacking’ it down means to just press it for a very short
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The following article and comments are based on the research and observations made in a paper by “David Maister: The Psychology of Waiting Lines” People hate to wait. In this world of instant gratification, consumers are constantly expecting things to get faster: We can all relate to this. Whether we are waiting for a package, waiting
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What Does Kiss Cut Mean? Kiss Cut refers to a cutting technique where multiple layers are stacked together then cut, with each layer’s cut path inset from the layer below it. This technique is commonly used in two different fields: Tackle Twill for apparel, and Stickers. What Are The Benefits Of Kiss Cut? Benefits of
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What is Dye Migration? Dye Migration (also sometimes called bleeding) is when the dyes or inks from a fabric (like a t-shirt or jersey) migrate or move from the fabric into something else, like heat transfers or screenprint inks. Why Does Dye Migration Happen? Dye migration is usually caused by exposure to heat. When decorating
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Whether you’re: deciding how much work to take on can be difficult. If you don’t have a lot of cash to spend on new equipment or time to learn all the steps of the decoration process, there is another option. Outsourcing the work. Now, many people may shy away from this choice, thinking that they
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What is Denier? Simply put, denier is a unit of measurement for fiber thickness and weight. A single denier unit is based on a 9000 meter strand of silk, which weighs about 1 gram. So as an example, if a 9000 meter strand of polyester weighs 80 grams, the fabric made with that polyester would
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What is Kerning? ‘Kerning’ is the process of increasing or decreasing the space between two letters/characters within a font so that they are visually pleasing. This is usually needed for letter combinations that are wide on one end, narrow on the other, e.g. A, V, W, T, etc… When these letters are put together, whether
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Wide Format Printers. These machines are capable of producing beautifully printed graphics on all sorts of material – and in a very short time. So you might be thinking, ‘This would be a valuable addition to my business and would make me a lot of money.’ And you would be right! Wide format printers can open
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