Leveraging Heat Applied Graphics in Your Custom Merch Business
Whether you're a small business owner, a creative entrepreneur, or a passionate hobbyist, offering unique and personalized apparel can set you apart from the competition. Let's explore how leveraging heat transfers can take your custom apparel business to the next level.
Mastering Heat Transfer Application: 8 Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Whether you're a seasoned decorator or just starting out, mastering the art of heat transfer application requires attention to detail, precision, and a keen understanding of best practices. Here are some of the top mistakes to avoid when applying custom heat transfers.
Mixing It Up: Unique Transfer Combinations in Single-Step and Two-Step Applications
When we talk about utilizing custom heat transfers in the decorated apparel segment, we often focus on ease and efficiency. While these are top reasons to incorporate heat transfers into your business model, there’s another added benefit not often discussed: unique customizations.
Unlocking the Power of Transfers: When and Why to Choose Them
The choice between custom heat transfers and direct screen printing can be a pivotal one. Let's delve into the key considerations for choosing custom heat transfers over direct screen printing and why timing plays a crucial role in this decision-making process.
The Value of Quality: Why Cutting Costs Isn't Always the Best Strategy
While the temptation to prioritize cost savings when choosing suppliers is understandable, it's crucial to recognize the long-term implications of this approach. Let's delve into why the "get what you pay for" mentality holds true in the world of custom transfers and why the race to the bottom can prove detrimental in the B2B market.
Recap of Impressions Expo Long Beach 2024: Highlights and Insights
As one of the premier trade shows dedicated to the industry, Impressions Expo Long Beach kicks off each year by bringing together manufacturers, suppliers, decorators, and professionals from various related sectors, creating a dynamic environment for networking and collaboration.
Decoding 2024: What's In and What's Out
Let's explore the latest trends that are shaping the industry. From innovative techniques to shifts in design philosophy, here's what's in and what's out for apparel decorators in 2024.
The Future of Apparel Decoration: 4 Trends Reshaping the Industry in 2024
Dive into the dynamic landscape of the custom apparel industry to uncover the transformative trends that are set to redefine the way we personalize garments in 2024.
Creating the Perfect Promo Box with Transfers
Whether it's for the press, influencers, event guests, new employees, or marketing your own business, promo boxes can be a great way to leave a lasting impression.
The History of Heat Printing
Heat transfers have a relatively modern history compared to other printing methods like screen printing or letterpress, but did you know that the first adoption of heat printing dates all the way back to the late 18th century?