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the business has grown, we've seen continual
investment into development where fi nishes
are getting more pliable and print quality [is
getting] better. Th ere are a lot of technical differences
that an experienced user would notice,
not the least of which is the availability
of these transfers in water-based versions. Th is
advancement really pushes the quality to another
level and brings with it advancements in
adhesives that allow a decorator to [heat-apply
transfers on] stretch fabrics, nylon, etc., and
grow their sales opportunities. "
Heat Printing's Future: Digital printing
innovations defi nitely are here to stay, with
more innovations on the way - including
DTF, which enables DTG printing on fi lm
and heat-application onto a garment.
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Sublimation
Sublimation printing is a process that enables
transferring designs onto a variety of materials,
including T-shirts, ceramic mugs, coasters,
mouse pads, signage - anything with a polymer
coating. For this process, special sublimation
printers and inks are required.
Many decorators fi nd sublimation to be a
quicker process compared to screen printing
or embroidery. " Th is is a major advantage over
traditional screen printing, as you won't have
to go through extra steps of preparing a new
screen for each color in your design, " says Stacy
Benning, sublimation specialist, JDS Industries.
In a time defi ned by an increased entrepreneurial
spirit, motivated decorators are
fi nding their fi ll via sublimation. " Th ousands
of individuals and small companies are making
money with sublimation to create personalized
items, " Benning says. " With sublimation
design, it's easy to change names
or wording to make [a product] personal
for each client. "
During the COVID-19 pandemic's initial
phase, several items leapt to the forefront of
consumer demand, including face masks and
Polar Camel double-wall vacuum-insulated
drinkware. Face masks, in particular, were a new
entry into the sublimation-friendly product mix
and continues to generate demand and sales.
" With the many diff erent opportunities
that face masks continue to off er, they will
remain a popular value item [moving forward], "
Benning says. " Th ey will still serve
a purpose like any type of apparel. And the
drinkware, which has become available in
several sizes, is popular because it is great
for many diff erent occasions. "
Sublimation's Future: Sublimation-friendly
substrates, which now include cotton alongside
polyester, continue to be a boon for decorators
thanks to innovations like Sub TAG technology.
Th e production-friendly sublimation solution
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New Products: Digital
7. Brother DTG InsightLab
Printer-Management Software
Compatible with GTX and GTXpro digital DTG
printers  Shows printer status and ink levels
 When ink reaches predefined level in pouches,
the software sends an email showing which pouch
is low  Also sends a link for reordering ink
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8. Stahls' Hotronix 360 IQ Hat Heat Press
Solves the problem of creases when heat printing
on caps  Allows for a 360-degree print area
without removing a cap from the press  Dual
Silicone heated lower platen resists creasing and
scorching  Cloud-based Hotronix IQ technology
tracks productivity, enables programming and
more
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9. Roland DG 64-Inch GR2-640 LargeFormat
Vinyl Cutter
New addition to the DG-CAMM-1 series  Ideal
for signs, decals, window film, vehicle wraps,
sports apparel and more, according to the
company  Top cutting speed of 60.1 inches per
second  Pairs with the company's large-format
inkjet printers using VersaWorks 6 RIP software
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10. Epson SureColor F2100 DTG Printer
From ColDesi  Ideal for startups and busy,
established shops, according to the company
 Five-color ink technology (CMYK plus white)
 Newly developed print modes and built-in,
self-cleaning system  Prints on garments ranging
from 100% cotton to 100% polyester
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11. Independent Trading Co. Lightweight
Windbreaker Anorak Pullover
Style EXP54LWP  Ideal for dye sublimation,
according to the company  Water resistant and
packable, with a 100% polyester body fabric
 Fine, mesh-lined, three-panel hood; scuba neck
with self-neck tape; welt pockets; and elastic cuffs
 Six colors are available in sizes XS-3XL
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12. Epson SureColor F570 Desktop
Dye-Sub Printer
Ideal for promotional products and apparel
decorations, according to the company
 Engineered to deliver reliable dye-sublimation
printing out of the box  Includes Epson Edge
Print Pro software and PrecisionCore printhead
technology
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