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template. Allow it to cool before continuing. The first side
of the sock is complete. Now, prepare to decorate the other
side. The key is to ensure there is not a white line between
the transfers so the allover application looks truly seamless.

Step 3:
Place the sock over the image. Full-bleed images always should
be larger than the sock to assist with placing the latter on the
transfer paper. Use heat tape to secure.

Step 7:
Carefully stretch the sock's printed edge down around the
edge of template. If done properly it will align with the edge of
the transfer that will be applied to the second side of the sock.
Use your fingers to gently roll/push the sock into place.

Step 4:
Place the sock face up on the heat press platen and cover
it with a suitable blowout sheet. Newsprint (shown above) is a
good choice.

Step 5:
Set the heat press as follows: temperature: 370˚F; time: 30 seconds; pressure: heavy. Close the press and start the heating process.

Step 8:
Now, repeat the previous steps to sublimate the second side
of the sock.When you are done, it should have a custom, allover
look to it.
If you are not doing allover sublimation, but simply adding
a single image or multiple images onto specific areas of a sock,
the steps are the same except for stretching the edges.
Sock sublimation is easy to master and offers excellent sales
opportunities for a decorated-apparel shop. Always focus on
the graphics, as perception determines value, which is what
controls your margins.An exciting product is no more expensive to produce than a boring one, but will always command a
higher price point. 
Award-winning author and international speaker Jimmy Lamb has

Step 6:
Remove the sock from the heat press and quickly remove
the tape and paper. This is a hot-peel process so it needs to
be done immediately. Do not remove the sock from the

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more than 20 years of apparel decoration experience. He currently is
manager of communications for Sawgrass Technologies, Charleston,
S.C. For more information or to comment on this article, email Jimmy
at jlamb@sawgrassink.com.

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Impresssions - March 2017
Contents
First Impressions
From the Show Director
Overheard
First Look
Scene at ISS
On Design
Shapeshifters
A Discharge Printing Primer
Understanding Emulsion
Shop Talk
Embroidery Design & Digitizing
Sublimation
Direct-To-Garment
Heat Printing
Ad Index/Online Directory
Classifieds
Impresssions - March 2017 - CT1
Impresssions - March 2017 - CT2
Impresssions - March 2017 - Impresssions - March 2017
Impresssions - March 2017 - Cover2
Impresssions - March 2017 - 1
Impresssions - March 2017 - Contents
Impresssions - March 2017 - 3
Impresssions - March 2017 - 4
Impresssions - March 2017 - 5
Impresssions - March 2017 - First Impressions
Impresssions - March 2017 - 7
Impresssions - March 2017 - From the Show Director
Impresssions - March 2017 - 9
Impresssions - March 2017 - Overheard
Impresssions - March 2017 - 11
Impresssions - March 2017 - 12
Impresssions - March 2017 - 13
Impresssions - March 2017 - 14
Impresssions - March 2017 - 15
Impresssions - March 2017 - First Look
Impresssions - March 2017 - 17
Impresssions - March 2017 - 18
Impresssions - March 2017 - 19
Impresssions - March 2017 - 19A
Impresssions - March 2017 - 19B
Impresssions - March 2017 - Scene at ISS
Impresssions - March 2017 - 21
Impresssions - March 2017 - On Design
Impresssions - March 2017 - 23
Impresssions - March 2017 - Shapeshifters
Impresssions - March 2017 - 25
Impresssions - March 2017 - 26
Impresssions - March 2017 - 27
Impresssions - March 2017 - 28
Impresssions - March 2017 - 29
Impresssions - March 2017 - A Discharge Printing Primer
Impresssions - March 2017 - 31
Impresssions - March 2017 - 32
Impresssions - March 2017 - 33
Impresssions - March 2017 - Understanding Emulsion
Impresssions - March 2017 - 35
Impresssions - March 2017 - 36
Impresssions - March 2017 - 37
Impresssions - March 2017 - 38
Impresssions - March 2017 - 39
Impresssions - March 2017 - Shop Talk
Impresssions - March 2017 - 41
Impresssions - March 2017 - Embroidery Design & Digitizing
Impresssions - March 2017 - 43
Impresssions - March 2017 - 44
Impresssions - March 2017 - 45
Impresssions - March 2017 - Sublimation
Impresssions - March 2017 - 47
Impresssions - March 2017 - 48
Impresssions - March 2017 - 49
Impresssions - March 2017 - Direct-To-Garment
Impresssions - March 2017 - 51
Impresssions - March 2017 - 52
Impresssions - March 2017 - 53
Impresssions - March 2017 - Heat Printing
Impresssions - March 2017 - 55
Impresssions - March 2017 - 56
Impresssions - March 2017 - 57
Impresssions - March 2017 - Ad Index/Online Directory
Impresssions - March 2017 - Classifieds
Impresssions - March 2017 - 60
Impresssions - March 2017 - Cover3
Impresssions - March 2017 - Cover4
Impresssions - March 2017 - I1
Impresssions - March 2017 - I2
Impresssions - March 2017 - I3
Impresssions - March 2017 - I4
Impresssions - March 2017 - I5
Impresssions - March 2017 - I6
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https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/201902
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/201901
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https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/201809
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/teamspirit_2018fall
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/201808
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/201806
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/201805
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/201804
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/201803
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/teamspirit_2018spring
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/201802
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/201801
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/201712
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/201710
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/201709
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/201708
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/teamspirit_2017fall
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/20170607
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/201705
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/201704
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/201703
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/teamspirit_2017spring
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/201702
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/201701
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/sportsfanretailer
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/201612
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/201610
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/201609
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/201608
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/teamspirit_2016fall
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/20160607
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/201605
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/201604
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/201603
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/teamspirit_2016spring
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/201602
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/201601
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/sportsfanretailer_201512
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/201512
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/digitaldecorator_2015fall
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/201510
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/201509
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/201508
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/teamspirit_2015fall
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/20150607
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/digitaldecorator_2015summer
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/sportsfanretailer_201506
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https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/201503
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https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/201501
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/sportsfanretailer_201412
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/201412
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/201410
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/sportsfanretailer_2014fall
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/impressions/201409
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