How to Make HotFoil T-shirt Transfers with a laser printer
The GO UNO LED laser printer has lots of profitable possibilities. It can make soft foil garments with intricate patterns. These foil T-shirt transfers ‘wowed’ the crowds at a recent...
Whether you're looking for recommendations, how-to guides, or ways to improve your printing experience, we’ve got you covered with expert insights and practical solutions.
The GO UNO LED laser printer has lots of profitable possibilities. It can make soft foil garments with intricate patterns. These foil T-shirt transfers ‘wowed’ the crowds at a recent...
Demand for rhinestone decorated garments is still growing. Creating a rhinestone garment involves several steps and can be time consuming, especially if you’re creating island fills for large textual graphics....
If you're one of the entrepreneurs considering a garment decoration startup. you may be overwhelmed with the different methods the market has to offer. We're here to help you cut...
Some of the most frequently asked questions from OKI white toner printer users are about the design process. Designing transfers for OKI WT printers requires applying white toner only under...
But occasionally, that very softness can turn against you and make your normally vivid transfers look pale and lifeless. When this happens, you can check all the boxes--certify the correct...
Whether your interest is strictly in the production of custom apparel or in dye sublimation as well, this webinar presents excellent insights for both aspiring and experienced digital decorators. Here’s...
We have recently expanded our t-shirt printing product line with the addition of RICOH ChromaBlast R and SubliJET R systems from Sawgrass. While these provide wonderfully soft and durable color...
Pressure is as important as heat! As you probably know, garment decoration represents a growing and profitable business opportunity for anyone with a Vinyl Cutter and Sign Software. Many of...
One of the most popular trends in the custom apparel world is sublimated socks. It started with the Nike Elite, a line of colorful socks marketed toward athletes with expensive...
Whether you’re working with HTV, laser transfers, sublimation, or Direct-To-Film (DTF), the SilverBolt 1620 CSM heat press delivers consistent, professional-grade results with every use. Take your hobby or business to...
The GO UNO LED laser printer has lots of profitable possibilities. It can make soft foil garments with intricate patterns. These foil T-shirt transfers ‘wowed’ the crowds at a recent...
Demand for rhinestone decorated garments is still growing. Creating a rhinestone garment involves several steps and can be time consuming, especially if you’re creating island fills for large textual graphics....
If you're one of the entrepreneurs considering a garment decoration startup. you may be overwhelmed with the different methods the market has to offer. We're here to help you cut...
Some of the most frequently asked questions from OKI white toner printer users are about the design process. Designing transfers for OKI WT printers requires applying white toner only under...
But occasionally, that very softness can turn against you and make your normally vivid transfers look pale and lifeless. When this happens, you can check all the boxes--certify the correct...
Whether your interest is strictly in the production of custom apparel or in dye sublimation as well, this webinar presents excellent insights for both aspiring and experienced digital decorators. Here’s...
We have recently expanded our t-shirt printing product line with the addition of RICOH ChromaBlast R and SubliJET R systems from Sawgrass. While these provide wonderfully soft and durable color...
Pressure is as important as heat! As you probably know, garment decoration represents a growing and profitable business opportunity for anyone with a Vinyl Cutter and Sign Software. Many of...
One of the most popular trends in the custom apparel world is sublimated socks. It started with the Nike Elite, a line of colorful socks marketed toward athletes with expensive...
Whether you’re working with HTV, laser transfers, sublimation, or Direct-To-Film (DTF), the SilverBolt 1620 CSM heat press delivers consistent, professional-grade results with every use. Take your hobby or business to...
Easy®️Puff from Siser (also referred to as Siser EasyPuff or Siser Easy Puff) comes in a variety of colors and when applied, makes unique textures, giving you plenty of options to customize your...
At SignWarehouse we always strive to bring you the most up to date information about exciting new products. While we no longer carry the iColor 500 printer, we invite you...
At SignWarehouse we always strive to bring you the most up to date information about exciting new products. While we no longer carry the iColor 600 printer, we invite you...
There's dye sublimation, laser transfer, print and cut appliqués made with a digital printer and vinyl cutter, direct-to-garment printing, and good old fashioned screen printing. These methods all use heat to cure...
You’ve probably heard that the dominant buzzword in the apparel industry is DTF. You may have even tried a direct to film printer and found some teething issues like clogged nozzles...
There's a challenging problem cropping up for garment decorators -- failed applications on league jerseys. Research and consultation with our heat transfer film manufacturers has lead to a better understanding...
We are surrounded by decorated wearables. Go to any mall or anywhere else you're in a crowd and notice all the business advertising, social slang, tour t-shirts, and other "merch"...
There are seasonal requests for customized products, and autumn soon will bring new opportunities for specially-designed items. Back-to-school clothes shopping is near, and retail stores are gearing up. It is...
Heat transfer vinyl and dye sublimation are both great applications for making personalized business and personal apparel, drinkables, jewelry, signs, backpacks, and more. Exploring the differences and benefits helps you...
Making your first foray into a new market can be challenging. It’s easy to make mistakes and some of those can be costly. If you’re a sign business considering expanding...
Everyone has a bad day now and then, but normally they don't have a lasting impact on us. But when your bad day negatively impacts your income or your reputation,...
Love Your Mug Shot! What do your "Greatest Dad Ever," souvenir shops, mall kiosks, airport stores, businesses offices, and caffeine dealers have in common? Unique, personalized coffee mugs. You find...
Creating garment graphics from heat applied thermal film, aka “T-Shirt vinyl*”, is a pretty simple process, but it also has its quirks. Making the transition from cutting standard vinyl graphics...
SignWarehouse has produced a three-page, free, downloadable guide to help you find appropriate vinyl colors in indoor, outdoor, and heat transfer vinyl for collegiate and professional football teams.
If you’re a regular here, you already know that we’ve expanded our line of Logical Color heat transfer films with several printable T-shirt vinyls. We’ve recently written about Logical Color...
Find the best choice of heat press for your projects! Choices are a part of life. Some personal choices are easy: our favorite food at our favorite restaurant and who...
But for digitally printed apparel graphics, transfer tape can be a lifesaver. This is especially true of thinner solvent printable media like EnduraTex DarkJET solvent, EasyPrint, and Siser ColorPrint Evolution....
Here we present our first topical index; the complete guide to Garment Decoration Content. Browse the list to find and archive the information you need most on garment imprinting.
You do not often see many people wearing plain white t-shirts anymore. Fashion brands, logos, family reunion information, sports teams, concerts, music groups, movie quotes, political and social statements -...
With all the different types of laser transfer papers on the market, it can be a little confusing for someone who is new to the segment and just getting started...
As with any digital transfer process, there are a few tips and tricks for the GO UNO that can make the difference between a long learning curve and a quick...
In these days of aging baby boomers and web savvy Gen-Xers, customization is king. People want what they wear and use to say something about them. So we are awash...
IColor transfer printers have the unique advantage of CMYK or CMYW toner sets. The CMYW toner set enables single-pass white toner printing and the CMYK set produces a full range...
If you have a growing garment decoration business, you may have experienced the physical toll of running your heat press all day. Pull it closed, pull it open, repeat, repeat,...
We have exciting news for garment decoration pros. We’ve added a new line of heat presses designed to boost your productivity without breaking the bank. The new models all carry...
If you’re looking for a versatile digital transfer solution, we have exciting news. The IColor 600 series is back and better than ever. UniNet’s IColor laser transfer printers have set...
One of Shakespeare’s most famous verses is from Romeo and Juliet. “That which we call a rose, by any other name would smell as sweet”. EnduraTex heat transfer film...
Not everyone who wants to start printing and selling T-shirts needs to cover dark garments. Sometimes you just want to put a nice color graphic on a cotton tee....
Here are a few different choices of masks and how to customize it. If in 2019, you had said that face masks were going to be a fashion statement in...
There are several different types of application tapes. Sign makers use paper and clear application tapes. Crafters prefer transfer tape on a release liner or with a printed grid. In...
Heat Transfer Vinyl (HTV) is the simplest way to use a vinyl cutter for garment decoration. Just as sign vinyl is cut with vector graphics to create solid-color decals on...
Dye sublimation is a tried and true garment decoration method. But like most technologies, it has its limitations. Dye sublimation produces decorated garments with an exceptionally soft hand and...
Your guide to getting started: Equipment, fabrics, tapes, design creation with software, image transfers and much more Newcomers to the t-shirt printing business will want to know some of the...
EasyWeed Stretch is a great solution for decorating athleisure and performance apparel. Change can be scary, confusing, or disruptive. But, as manufacturers improve processes, they often find new ways to...
The enduraPRESS SD20 is a garment decoration workhorse. Our popular 16 by 20-inch swing away is the pinnacle of the enduraPRESS product line. It can handle jobs from full-size HTV...
The UniNet iColor 560 desktop laser transfer printer is a great value for garment decorators. It comes with iColor ProRIP software at no extra charge. The bundled software includes intelligent...
The heat transfer films we sell for garment decoration are commonly referred to as HTV or “T-Shirt Vinyl”. That term is misleading for two reasons. First, most of it isn’t...
In the world of vinyl graphics, vinyl and tape go together like peanut butter and jelly. Application tape (or Transfer Tape) is essential for transferring cut vinyl to substrates. In...
If you’re in the business of customizing apparel with HTV or heat transfer film, you’ve probably realized that your productivity depends a lot on your choice of vinyl. Some films...
Laser transfer is a very appealing method of garment decoration. It offers a great range of features for decorators who want to provide their customers with high quality printed transfers...
Experienced garment decorators know that heat transfer film can be applied in layers just like vinyl. One of the most common questions we get is about layering different products. Can...
The TransferRIP screening options are powerful tools that can enhance the look and feel of your transfers, and reduce your printing costs.
How to use WarmPEEL Universal If you’re in a real hurry and don’t have 3 minutes to watch the video, here’s the short, simple version. Cut in reverse with 45°...
Sometimes great new product ideas catch on and change the world. Products like the iMac, Ford Mustang, or facebook come along and reframe everything. And then there...
If you and your customers love the look of Siser Glitter, but aren’t crazy about the feel, you'll be happy to hear that there’s a softer way to...
The EnduraPRESS line of heat presses has won many happy customers since we introduced it four years ago. EnduraPRESS products offer superior performance, advanced digital LCD control panels, and...
The UniNet iColor 500 laser printer is a versatile print platform for heat transfer and small signage applications. It can be used to produce top quality decorated apparel with opaque...
Here are the how-to videos for all of our current Logical Color solvent printable heat transfer films. These short, informative Logical Color how-to videos will show you everything you need...
You may have seen or heard that our Logical Color line of heat transfer films has expanded. A lot of our customers loved the GlitterSOFT and WarmPEEL Universal, but...
In our Introduction to Logical Color WarmPeel Universal heat transfer film, we also mentioned Logical color GlitterSOFT. You may have wondered what GlitterSOFT is. Part of the logical aspect of...
The topic for today is the new Logical Color WarmPEEL CP. The CP stands for Cotton and Polyester. Like most heat transfer vinyls, WarmPeel CP works on 100% cotton, 100%...
How to use WarmPEEL CP Stretch If you're in a real hurry and don't have 3 minutes to watch the video, here's the short, simple version. Cut in reverse with...
How to use GlitterSOFT If you're in a real hurry and don't have 3 minutes to watch the video, here's the short, simple version. Cut in reverse with 45° blade....
How to use WarmPEEL CP If you're in a real hurry and don't have 3 minutes to watch the video, here's the short, simple version. Cut in reverse with 45°...
The OKI PRO 8432WT and 711WT laser toner printers produce soft, vivid full-color T-shirt transfers on light, dark, and colored garments. The white toner in the printers acts as...
Sublimation is a versatile and appealing garment decoration method. It’s also a great way to decorate hard surface items ranging from cell phone covers to ceramic tiles, mugs and...
What's in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet." You may remember this famous line from Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet. Shakespeare...
The launch of our Logical Color Heat Transfer film has been a resounding success. Logical Color WarmPeel Universal is a huge hit with those who want a do-it-all film that...
You’ve probably wondered how the imprinting process works and what you need to get started doing imprintables. Wonder no longer. We’re here to give you the scoop on heat press...
A standard Heat Press or Cap press is a perfect solution for decorating basic items like shirts, caps, and mouse pads. The heat press sandwiches the item between the...
There are two basic ways to make more money in business: sell more of your wares to existing customers, or sell your existing wares to new customers. If you...
If you're using an iColor 500 or 600 and would like an even bigger envelope of applications, we have good news for you. I know it sounds crazy because...
The pre- treatment coating on certain fabrics can cause problems when you try to heat press. Sometimes, even when you followed all the instructions, heat transfer vinyl can fall off...
Wouldn't it be cool if you could use the same heat transfer vinyl for all your textiles? Wouldn't it be crazy if you didn't have to stock one vinyl for...
Our EnduraPRESS heat press webinar is now archived on SignWarehouse TV. We officially introduced our hot-selling EnduraPRESS product line and covered a wide range of topics relating to heat press...
In an effort to bring you the most up to date information on their extensive line of cuttable and printable heat transfer films, SISER NA has created the Siser...
Let us show you the newest EnduraPRESS models, plus professional insights on getting the most out of your press. And then you will learn how to choose the right heat...
One of the most frequently asked questions we get from people considering a Laser Transfer Printer for garment decoration is about how long the transfers will last. The answer?...
We’ve added two new products for garment decoration. These are EnduraTex DarkJET and DarkJET Solvent. These are made for the application of inkjet printed, heat press applied custom graphics to...
Want to create your own T-Shirt transfers? Learn how with the revolutionary iColor® 500/600 Apparel Plus Printer! This innovative printer features full color, white and fluorescent toners combined with TRUE...
Last week, we talked about the features and advantages of UniNet Premium Laser Transfer Paper, which is the preferred companion product to the iColor 500 laser transfer printer. Using...
People love all things 'bling' and the demand for rhinestone-decorated apparel shows no signs of fading. But rhinestones come with challenges. Cutting and weeding thick stencil material, stocking various...
We have good news for garment decorators using laser transfer printers. Some GO UNO and OKI 711WT and 920WT owners have been asking for an easier-to-use transfer paper for...
Selling custom decorated performance apparel will naturally command a higher price and insulate you from competition from other decorators --and department stores-- selling cotton T-shirts. Adding performance apparel to your...
Your Cricut, Craft ROBO, or Cameo can be used for more than cutting paper for scrapbooking. There’s a whole world of adhesive backed materials you can use to create wall...
New year's resolutions are supposed to bring greater happiness, or put an end to bad habits. We have a suggestion for you. Instead of resolving to lose ten pounds or...
A much thinner film that looks great on the garment is EnduraTEX FLEX and EnduraTEX Print. This film is so thin that it doesn't need any adhesive to hold the...
Recently, an experienced sign maker who had upgraded their software was distressed when they saw that doing so had altered the fonts in their existing designs. However, they were relieved...
With this infrared contact thermometer you can calibrate your heat press. Your heat press digital temperature read out may not be accurate. The readout may not match the actual temperature...
HotMark PRINT is the newest addition to our extensive line of EnduraTex solvent printable heat transfer films. And while it’s not quite a digital flower, it’s the softest EnduraTex heat...
There’s a new, high tech method for garment decoration, wowing crowds at trade shows with its speed, quality, and versatility. It might be just what you need to take your...
Our most recent Beginners Guide covered the basics of CAD digital garment decoration, otherwise known as T-shirt vinyl. If you’ve looked into this field of opportunity, you’ve no doubt noticed...
In settings on your heat press, small details can make a big difference. For instance, the recommended application temperature for applying HotMark thermal transfer film is 320 – 340 degrees....
A few weeks ago, a customer called with an unusual problem. He was decorating a cotton shirt with a multi-colored graphic and having trouble aligning the layers. It appeared that...
Generally we recommend the use of Teflon sheets for heat transfer applications. The Teflon provides protection from direct contact with a press’ heating element and produces even heat distribution over...
There are two basic ways to make more money in business: Sell more of your wares to existing customers, or sell your existing wares to new customers. If you are...
At times, ambitious sign makers want to purchase a ValueJet printer and run it from the back of a bread truck as a mobile print shop. This is not a...