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3. Having the right contacts could
enable you to make a name for
yourself in this niche. The ability to
sublimate tech products, such as computer-mouse cases, or gaming systems and
controllers, creates many opportunities.
Anything that is injection-molded has the
potential to be customized.Think about
the things you use daily or are passionate about to get your ideas flowing for
3-D sublimation. Personalized alloversublimated poker chips, anyone?
On the Horizon
The first hurdle to overcome with this
type of sublimation will be the transfer
media.The plastic or polyester-based inkjet
film will improve, become more widely
available and become color profiled for
more printers.
European manufacturers currently are
releasing new products and sublimation-ink
suppliers are forging partnerships with film
providers. More demand will result in a
reduced cost per sheet.
United States-based heat-press manufacturers also should increase their
commitment to innovation by developing vacuum presses. Some domestic
A sublimation "puck" limits
decorators to sublimating the
center of a plate.A vacuum
press, however, enables
sublimation on a plate's
entire face and back.
distributors are getting involved with new
equipment manufactured in Europe. From
what I have seen, consistency issues are
being addressed. These machines have
removable jigs and specifically are made
to use polyester film.
Also, the presses manufactured in Asia
are getting better each year, so look out for
new, more production-friendly equipment.
When the floodgates open and products
that can be decorated with this process
are revealed, align yourself with a good
injection molder and you'll be amazed
at the results you can achieve with 3-D
sublimation.
Aaron Montgomery has been involved with garment decorating and personalization since 2000
and digital printing since 1997. He co-hosts the 2
Regular Guys industry podcast at 2regularguys.com,
and you can find blogs about a wide range of topics
at aaronmontgomery.info.
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Contents
First Impressions
From the Show Director
Overheard
First Look
Scene at ISS
On Design
The Innovators
Headlining Headwear
The Personal Approach
Spotlight on Innovation Q&A
Shop Talk
Screen Printing Graphics & Design
Sublimation
Ad Index/Online Directory
Classifieds
Impressions - May 2017 - CT1
Impressions - May 2017 - CT2
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Impressions - May 2017 - Cover2
Impressions - May 2017 - 1
Impressions - May 2017 - Contents
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Impressions - May 2017 - 4
Impressions - May 2017 - 5
Impressions - May 2017 - First Impressions
Impressions - May 2017 - 7
Impressions - May 2017 - From the Show Director
Impressions - May 2017 - 9
Impressions - May 2017 - Overheard
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Impressions - May 2017 - 12
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Impressions - May 2017 - 13a
Impressions - May 2017 - 13b
Impressions - May 2017 - First Look
Impressions - May 2017 - Scene at ISS
Impressions - May 2017 - On Design
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Impressions - May 2017 - The Innovators
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Impressions - May 2017 - Headlining Headwear
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Impressions - May 2017 - The Personal Approach
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Impressions - May 2017 - Spotlight on Innovation Q&A
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Impressions - May 2017 - Shop Talk
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Impressions - May 2017 - Screen Printing Graphics & Design
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Impressions - May 2017 - Ad Index/Online Directory
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