The diversity, versatility and market appeal of heat transfers and their application to multiple fabric and apparel types is an important reason why many customers are using heat transfers for their imaging of apparel business.
With heat transfers and most other apparel print application methods, it is important to take time to understand how the printed transfer graphic will combine with your garment fabric to become an exciting saleable item.
Taking time to view the apparel fabric in advance of applying the heat transfer to the garment makes a lot of sense when you consider the many values of the garment structure and the nuances of the transfer print such as color content, dye migration, abrasion resistance, texture, stretch, wash and wear durability. Be sure to do your homework to match the right transfer to characteristics of the garment it is to be transferred on.
Knowing your garment and your heat transfer type and finish, where both are aligned to collaborate in harmony is the principle reason of why your garment and its printed transfer embellishment stands out from your competitor.
In Parts 1 and 2 of this three-part series, we talked about how the three main variables in heat pressing are temperature, time and pressure. We then went on to look at what to look for in a heat press to ensure you meet these conditions consistently.
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In Part 1 of our three-part series on heat presses, we looked at the basic design types and features apparel decorators want to keep in mind when considering a new system. In Part 2 we look at speciality presses for decorating caps and applying shirt labels, and also multi-function presses
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As people across the globe continue to work from home, their wardrobe staples have transitioned from dress pants and blazers to athleisure — think matching sweat suits, leggings and other lightweight apparel.
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