Breaking Down Industry Terminology

While on the phone with customers often they will ask me the meaning of a word I have chosen to describe a product or a property of the product. So I forwarded this idea onto my manager and, in turn, he asked everyone here at Coastal to think of words that are often used in conversations that might be unknown to the customer. And this is what everyone came up with!  I hope that this helps in breaking down some of the words used when talking about a product or process.

  • Auto Pop Up: This is a feature on a heat press that allows it to automatically open once the timer is done. When the timer goes off the heat press “pops” open allowing access to the item being pressed.
  • Bleed: Extending a printed image beyond the size of the intended product to ensure of the product will be completely covered by the transfer. Continue reading “Breaking Down Industry Terminology”

Sublimation Explanation

First off, what really is sublimation? Sublimation means that a solid is changed into a gas while skipping the liquid phase. Dye sublimation is the process in which heat is used to transfer ink to an item by way of a special ink and paper. Through this process the ink on the paper becomes a gas and then a permanent part of the substrate or fabric instead of being printed on top of the surface. Because of this process the image will not crack, fade, chip, peel, etc.

First off, what really is sublimation?
Sublimation means that a solid is changed into a gas while skipping the liquid phase. Dye sublimation is the process in which heat is used to transfer ink to an item by way of a special ink and paper.  Through this process the ink on the paper becomes a gas and then a permanent part of the substrate or fabric instead of being printed on top of the surface. Because of this process the image will not crack, fade, chip, peel, etc. Continue reading “Sublimation Explanation”

Introducing Our New Customizable iPhone cases and iPad Covers

iPad covers are great for gifts or personal use!

In today’s technological age, the design of your iPhone or iPad case is almost as important as the actual device. Now you can be tech-savvy AND fashionable with our new iPad and iPhone covers!  These sublimatable cases allow you to personalize your devices with your business logo, family photos or more, making them perfect for gifts or personal use!

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