Direct to garment printing has come a long way since it first hit our industry as a decorating method that is here to stay back in 2004. There have been many highs and lows and today you have a wide range of choices all of which fit certain business models. The down side is the relatively high investment cost of the equipment at first which means you must have a market in place to quick realize any return on investment. So how do you get into that market and not run your self out of business first? Heat Transfers is the answer! Continue reading “Why Heat Transfer Print and Cut is the Perfect Gateway to Direct to Garment”
Category: Heat Transfer Paper
This category is for the discussion of all the different types and brands of heat transfer paper. We will talk about inkjet and laser transfer and brands like Neenah, Digi-Trans and even our own Coastal Brand of papers.
My new favorite product: Digi-Trans No Weed Laser Transfer Paper
Don’t let the newness of Digi-Trans No Weed Laser Transfer Paper fool you. This paper truly stands up to its expectations.
Most heat transfer papers on the market have that dreaded polymer background that forces you to trim your image. So, you can either trim it by hand or use a vinyl-cutting machine. Using scissors isn’t bad, unless you have a very intricate design that isn’t just four cuts to a square. And vinyl cutting machines can range from a few hundred to a few thousand dollars, making it quite a costly investment. Continue reading “My new favorite product: Digi-Trans No Weed Laser Transfer Paper”
How to choose the best transfer papers…along with some tips and tricks
When choosing the best transfer paper, there is rarely one paper that will work well with everything. The type of transfer paper you should be using depends on the substrate you will be transferring to.
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My personal, all-around favorite paper that we carry (though it may not receive a lot of recognition) is Red Grid Inkjet Heat Transfer Paper. It may not be getting as much hype because “soft hand” transfers are all the craze lately. But, what a lot of people may not know, is that most hot peel papers can achieve a softer feel with a few small tips. Continue reading “How to choose the best transfer papers…along with some tips and tricks”