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Softer and more stretchable
vinyl materials available
today enable customers
to have their children's
names or funny sayings
embellished on baby
products - personalization
for which they will gladly
pay. Photo courtesy of
Siser NA.

research and development into this technology. The laser-transfer
process also allows more depth in designs with the addition of papers with hot stamping foil, resulting in a bling or distressed effect
that will "wow" customers.

The CAD-cut vinyl market is growing fast and furiously due to
crafters and hobbyists discovering what they can do with a sheet of
vinyl and a Cricut or Cameo cutting plotter. Many of this segment's
manufacturers and distributors are recognizing this trend, offering
vinyl in sheets to accommodate decorators' needs.
This creates awareness of the look and feel of vinyl on a garment
- whether it's a baby onesie or another wearable item - that a decorator would not have thought to embellish before. Softer and more
stretchable vinyl materials available today enable customers to have
their children's names or funny sayings placed on baby products -
personalization for which they will gladly pay.

Sublimation Offers Versatility
From hard-surface items and fashion apparel, to performancewear
and promotional items, sublimation is extremely versatile and requires
little to no setup. This makes this discipline ideal for the quickly
changing trends in apparel decoration.
According to Christopher Bernat, chief revenue officer, Vapor
Apparel, there has been a continued growth in sublimated performance apparel, with UPF sun-protection, antimicrobial, and
wicking/moisture-management properties being the key drivers
for the consumer.
"The business trend within this consumer trend is that more

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1. Anatol Two-Station Automatic Heat Transfer Press
Pneumatically driven and fully automated  Transfers full-color images to a
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2. Epson T3270 Inkjet Printer
Offered by Ryonet  Can create 40 16" x 20" film positives per hour  Includes
Epson PrecisionCore TFP and Realoid image-processing hardware  Modular
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3. Dalco Athletic Dal-Glitter Cutter Film
Made of multicolor holographic particles  Can be used with any vinyl cutter
to create logos, lettering and numbers  Adheres to cotton, polyester, cotton/
poly blends and acrylic  Available in six colors in two 20-inch roll sizes: 5
yards and 25 yards
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4. Insta 158 Heat Press
From Insta Graphic Systems  Auto-open function with the lightweight,
ergonomic design of a manual clam shell heat press  Can be used as a preand post-curing agent the digital direct-to-garment prints
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5. International Coatings Quick Trans 500
Plastisol-based additive for plastisol-based inks  Converts them into hot-peel
or hot-split transfer inks  Produces soft, wash-durable heat transfers with
shelf stability, according to the company
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6. Imprintables Warehouse SPECTRA Perform Sub-Block
Ideal for printing full-color logos on athletic and performancewear, according
to the company  Applies without apparel dyes migrating into designs
 Comes in rolls of 20 inches wide in lengths of 1, 5, 10 and 25 yards
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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Impressions - October 2016

Impressions - October 2016
Contents
First Impressions
From the Show Director
Overheard
First Look
Scene at ISS
On Design
Still Running Strong
The Growing Demand for Digital
On Tap for 2017
Shop Talk
Embroidery Design & Digitizing
Screen Printing Production
Sublimation
Direct-To-Garment
Heat Printing
Ad Index/Online Directory
Classifieds
Impressions - October 2016 - CT1
Impressions - October 2016 - CT2
Impressions - October 2016 - Impressions - October 2016
Impressions - October 2016 - Cover2
Impressions - October 2016 - 1
Impressions - October 2016 - Contents
Impressions - October 2016 - 3
Impressions - October 2016 - 4
Impressions - October 2016 - 5
Impressions - October 2016 - First Impressions
Impressions - October 2016 - 7
Impressions - October 2016 - From the Show Director
Impressions - October 2016 - 9
Impressions - October 2016 - Overheard
Impressions - October 2016 - 11
Impressions - October 2016 - 12
Impressions - October 2016 - 13
Impressions - October 2016 - 14
Impressions - October 2016 - 15
Impressions - October 2016 - First Look
Impressions - October 2016 - 17
Impressions - October 2016 - 18
Impressions - October 2016 - 19
Impressions - October 2016 - 19a
Impressions - October 2016 - 19b
Impressions - October 2016 - Scene at ISS
Impressions - October 2016 - 21
Impressions - October 2016 - On Design
Impressions - October 2016 - 23
Impressions - October 2016 - Still Running Strong
Impressions - October 2016 - 25
Impressions - October 2016 - 26
Impressions - October 2016 - 27
Impressions - October 2016 - The Growing Demand for Digital
Impressions - October 2016 - 29
Impressions - October 2016 - 30
Impressions - October 2016 - 31
Impressions - October 2016 - On Tap for 2017
Impressions - October 2016 - 33
Impressions - October 2016 - 34
Impressions - October 2016 - 35
Impressions - October 2016 - Shop Talk
Impressions - October 2016 - 37
Impressions - October 2016 - Embroidery Design & Digitizing
Impressions - October 2016 - 39
Impressions - October 2016 - 40
Impressions - October 2016 - 41
Impressions - October 2016 - Screen Printing Production
Impressions - October 2016 - 43
Impressions - October 2016 - 44
Impressions - October 2016 - 45
Impressions - October 2016 - Sublimation
Impressions - October 2016 - 47
Impressions - October 2016 - 48
Impressions - October 2016 - 49
Impressions - October 2016 - Direct-To-Garment
Impressions - October 2016 - Heat Printing
Impressions - October 2016 - 52
Impressions - October 2016 - 53
Impressions - October 2016 - 54
Impressions - October 2016 - 55
Impressions - October 2016 - Ad Index/Online Directory
Impressions - October 2016 - Classifieds
Impressions - October 2016 - 58
Impressions - October 2016 - Cover3
Impressions - October 2016 - Cover4
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