Heat-Press

Heat Applied Graphics (Heat Transfers)

The process is a film material that is heated and adhered to the apparel item.

There are many different types of materials used in this process.

• Silk Screen
• Rhinestones
• Glitter

Benefits of using Heat Applied Graphics versus traditional screenprinting.

• Effective and expedited way to print images onto apparel for short runs, specialized decorating techniques and personalization or customization of apparel such as names and numbering.
• Eliminates screen charges or set up costs associated with traditional screen printing.
• Easy to print hard to print items like shoes, towels and bags.
• Depending on the artwork, transfers can be 1 color to four color.
• The print can have different effect added to the piece to make your item stand out in the crowd.
• Whether it is a name, or special imprint such as rhinestone, Personalization and customization can be achieved with a Heat Applied Graphic.

Screen-Print

Screen Printing

Screen printing and silk screening are different names for the same process. It is a method for putting painted designs on fabric and other surfaces. The image is imposed on a screen and blank areas are coated with an impermeable substance. Inks are forced through the mesh onto the fabric. Each color is on a separate screen and is printed onto the surface one at a time to make up the complete design.

Benefits of Screen-printing:

Cost Effective

Screen printing is cost effective for printed shirt order or fulfillment programs that have a consistent look and quantities over 12 pieces.

Colors

Every color of your design has a specific screen made and is printed in a separate production pass. The colors are registered together to make the image consistent.

Embroidery

Contract Embroidery

Embroidery is a process of stitching a design into an item. Embroidering a garment requires that the artwork be “digitized” to translate it for the embroidery machine, the digitizing is a one-time fee depending on the image size.

Benefits of Embroidery:

• A more formal and finished look
• Popular on hats, polos, fleece and bags
• Extreme durability