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Hot-Split Plastisol: Developed in
the 1980s, these transfers revitalized the
heat-transfer market by providing a softhand print with a matte finish.They look
and feel like direct screen printing and are
popular among retailers due to the print's
soft feel. Hot-spilt transfers are ideal for
burnout materials, tri-blends and womenswear that require a softer feel. General
application guidelines call for 365˚F with
firm pressure for eight to 10 seconds before
peeling hot.After heat pressing and peeling,
some of the ink remains on the paper, but
the majority is transferred to the garment.
HeatTransfers for Performancewear:
These transfers are fairly new to our market,
so consult your manufacturer regarding
the type of fabric you're decorating. Not
all manufacturers have a transfer suitable
for polyester fabrics, so do your homework and select a company with a proven
product. Special additives are mixed in
with the transfer ink for decorating performancewear to allow for better stretch
and to promote adherence to these fabrics.
Some transfers can be applied at lower
temperatures to reduce the likelihood of
dye migration.
CAD-CUT Heat Transfers: A game
changer for some garment decorators,
these transfers provide a wide variety of
heat-printing options, including vinyl,
flock, glitter and more. CAD materials
are designed and cut on a digital CAD
cutter and heat-applied directly to team
uniforms, hoodies and tees as an in-house
decorating service.Advancements in CAD
materials have made it possible for decorators to design and apply custom graphics to
a variety of polyester materials, including
some compression garments. Consult your
CAD film supplier regarding the types of
fabrics that you will be decorating.
Sublimation Transfers: These transfers
are made to be heat-applied to 100% polyester fabrics.They are popular because they
also can be made in house with an inkjet
printer and special sublimation paper, with
the graphic designed in the RGB color
space. General application guidelines call
for 390˚F-400˚F using medium pressure
for 30-40 seconds. Remove the paper
quickly to avoid "ghosting" around the
image. It also is important to remember

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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Impressions - October 2017

Impressions - October 2017
Contents
First Impressions
From the Show Director
Overheard
First Look
Scene at ISS
On Design
Pumping Up Performancewear Profits
The Wide World of Sublimation
Considering Contract Printing?
Shop Talk
Screen Printing Graphics & Design
Direct-To-Garment
Heat Printing
Ad Index/Online Directory
Classifieds
Impressions - October 2017 - CT1
Impressions - October 2017 - CT2
Impressions - October 2017 - Impressions - October 2017
Impressions - October 2017 - Cover2
Impressions - October 2017 - 1
Impressions - October 2017 - Contents
Impressions - October 2017 - 3
Impressions - October 2017 - 4
Impressions - October 2017 - 5
Impressions - October 2017 - First Impressions
Impressions - October 2017 - 7
Impressions - October 2017 - From the Show Director
Impressions - October 2017 - 9
Impressions - October 2017 - 10
Impressions - October 2017 - Overheard
Impressions - October 2017 - 12
Impressions - October 2017 - 13
Impressions - October 2017 - 14
Impressions - October 2017 - 15
Impressions - October 2017 - First Look
Impressions - October 2017 - 17
Impressions - October 2017 - 17a
Impressions - October 2017 - 17b
Impressions - October 2017 - Scene at ISS
Impressions - October 2017 - 19
Impressions - October 2017 - On Design
Impressions - October 2017 - 21
Impressions - October 2017 - Pumping Up Performancewear Profits
Impressions - October 2017 - 23
Impressions - October 2017 - 24
Impressions - October 2017 - 25
Impressions - October 2017 - 26
Impressions - October 2017 - 27
Impressions - October 2017 - 28
Impressions - October 2017 - 29
Impressions - October 2017 - The Wide World of Sublimation
Impressions - October 2017 - 31
Impressions - October 2017 - 32
Impressions - October 2017 - Considering Contract Printing?
Impressions - October 2017 - 34
Impressions - October 2017 - 35
Impressions - October 2017 - Shop Talk
Impressions - October 2017 - 37
Impressions - October 2017 - Screen Printing Graphics & Design
Impressions - October 2017 - 39
Impressions - October 2017 - 40
Impressions - October 2017 - 41
Impressions - October 2017 - Direct-To-Garment
Impressions - October 2017 - 43
Impressions - October 2017 - 44
Impressions - October 2017 - 45
Impressions - October 2017 - 46
Impressions - October 2017 - Heat Printing
Impressions - October 2017 - 48
Impressions - October 2017 - 49
Impressions - October 2017 - 50
Impressions - October 2017 - 51
Impressions - October 2017 - Ad Index/Online Directory
Impressions - October 2017 - Classifieds
Impressions - October 2017 - 54
Impressions - October 2017 - Cover3
Impressions - October 2017 - Cover4
Impressions - October 2017 - IL1
Impressions - October 2017 - IL2
Impressions - October 2017 - IL3
Impressions - October 2017 - IL4
Impressions - October 2017 - IL5
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