Plotter Cutting Heat Transfer Films

If you are a sign maker and have a plotter or printer, garment decorating with heat transfer films is one of those prize opportunities that requires a very short learning curve and an investment in a heat press. The cost for a good clamshell press runs about $1000 to $1200, but you can buy one...

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Is Your Business Flex-ible?

If you haven’t explored flexible face signage, then you could be missing out on yet another way to build your business. Flexible-face is not exactly the new kid in town. Sign makers have been using flexible-faces for everything from banners to billboards for the past three decades. Flexible-face, or flexible plastic in layman’s terms, was...

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Evaluating Heat Transfer Films

How do you determine if one brand of heat transfer film is better than another? Today, most flex films are polyurethane. But not all polyurethane films are the same. In fact, the difference from one brand to another is staggering. Here’s what to look for in comparative shopping: FLEXIBILITY. All polyurethane stretches more than vinyl. This...

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Wrapping a Mini Car is No Mini Job

Wrapping a miniature car may not be as hard a wrapping a semi, but it has its own unique challenges. Find out how SkinzWraps approaches Mini Coopers. SkinzWraps electrifies vehicle wrapping industry with Mini Cooper job. Mini Coopers already demand attention on a roadway dominated by SUVs. But when you wrap one of these miniature...

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The Trouble with Shrinking Shirts

Tips for Working with Heat Transfer Films Should it be a surprise that cotton tee-shirts shrink?  Even us guys know that! Cotton garments shrink. 100% cotton can shrink as much as 10% to 12%. Especially if you simmer the clothes in hot water in your washer, and then bake it on high in the dryer until...

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See Supply55 Products at SGIA Orlando October 23rd, 24th and 25th, 2013

See Supply55 Products at SGIA Orlando October 23rd, 24th and 25th, 2013 - BannerPRO - ReelPRO - Guardian Laminators - Guardian Dye Sublimation Calenders - Direct-To-Fabric Printers and more . . . Get a Free Expo Pass to the 2013 SGIA Expo Orlando, October 23-25, 2013 from Supply55 Use Code: 109963E Orange County Convention Center, South...

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Applying Floor Graphics: Beyond Pick ‘Em and Stick ‘Em

Different types of floors often demand different approaches to applying the floor graphic ­ if you want it to stick. Get the inside scoop. Applying floor graphics can be easy ­ but it can also give you a headache. Get some tips that will help you avoid the Tylenol bottle. Applying floor graphics may seem...

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Boat Wrapping Secrets You Need to Know

In case you haven t noticed, boats are curvier than most cars. That can spell trouble if you don t approach a boat wrap the right way. Discover the boat wrapping secrets you need to know. Ready for some step-by-step instructions on how to wrap a boat? Get the insider s techniques that will help you find success...

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Caring for Garments with Heat Transfers

I am frequently asked how many times you can wash a garment with a  heat transfer applique before it deteriorates.  Durability of this material all depends on the type of material that you are using and  garment care.  If you wash and dry the garment properly, a high quality polyurethane applique should last just as long as the garment itself. Nothing shortens the...

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Cutting and Weeding Tips for Heat Transfer Films

Not all  polyurethane heat transfer films are the same. That s because many of these films aren t 100% polyurethane. Instead, the polyurethane based films are blends of polyurethane and vinyl. These blends are stiffer. 100% polyurethane heat transfer films, on the other hand,  are more stretchy than others. That’s a big advantage after the graphic is applied to...

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Applying Heat Transfer Films for Garment Decoration

Successful application of heat transfer materials depends on three primary variables: time, temperature and pressure. Not all heat transfers heat press at the same setting. Hotter is not always better. In fact, higher temperatures can make matters worse. Before heat pressing, refer to the manufacturer’s literature for the recommended time and temperature settings.  Pressure is...

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Designing Vehicle Graphics

Many of the basic rules for designing outdoor advertising and transit advertising are also relevant when you design vehicle graphics. The cardinal design rule is: Keep It Simple. Customers understandably want to get their money’s worth. So they tend to want to cover every inch of the vehicle with numerous different advertising messages. The result...

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